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Golden Spread Classic kicks off June 26

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Golden Spread Classic Steer & Heifer Show will be held on June 26-27 at the Mallet Event Center and Arena.The Golden Spread Classic began in 1985 and has been proudly hosted at the Mallet Event Center and Arena in Levelland since 2012.
CHECKING THE MEAT – Willie Jones is pictured grilling meat for the annual Juneteenth celebration. The meal is provided by donations from community members and businesses. (Staff photo)

CHECKING THE MEAT – Willie Jones is pictured grilling meat for the annual Juneteenth celebration. The meal is provided by donations from community members and businesses. (Staff photo)

Supplementary crop suggestions during drought

C.r. Calhoun News-press Intern
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Farmers in the South Plains are using alternative and nontraditional crops to a significant degree, as they offer crop diversification and additional opportunity for late-season planting after failed crops.According to Calvin Trostle, Ph.D.

Nominations open for FSA county committees

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees.These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally.
GETTING READY TO EAT – Levelland Juneteenth community members are shown preparing to serve food to residents at the annual Juneteenth celebration this past Saturday. (Staff photo)

GETTING READY TO EAT – Levelland Juneteenth community members are shown preparing to serve food to residents at the annual Juneteenth celebration this past Saturday. (Staff photo)

Legislation filed to open court records to journalists

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The National Newspaper Association (NNA) has joined a campaign by journalism and good government organizations to require federal courts to end the sale of public documents through the courts’ PACER system. NNA joins others in promoting free access to these records.Sens.

Congress works on revisions to housing act

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The U.S. Congress is currently working on revisions to H.R. 6644 or the “Housing for the 21st Century Act.” This bill revises federal housing programs, including expanding available financing for affordable housing and providing grants for planning and community development activities.
HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED – Veterans were honored this past Saturday at the annual Juneteenth celebration held at L.G. Griffin Park. Pictured are Endurance Childers, Joyce Howard, William Dailey, Bill Powell and Donald Williams. (Staff photo)

HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED – Veterans were honored this past Saturday at the annual Juneteenth celebration held at L.G. Griffin Park. Pictured are Endurance Childers, Joyce Howard, William Dailey, Bill Powell and Donald Williams. (Staff photo)

LISD holds school board meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Levelland ISD board held its regular board meeting on June 17 to hear reports on safety, the survey, financial reports and an academic report.The meeting began by going into an executive closed session.
NEW ELECTIONS OFFICE - The Hockley County Elections office held its grand opening on Monday. The new office is located at 710 Ave. H across the street from the office and offers many more voting booths, storage and space for upcoming elections. Elections administrator Jody Rose offered tours of the new office. Hockley County commissioners and County Judge Sharla Baldridge attended the opening, along with Rose and the elections staff. (staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

NEW ELECTIONS OFFICE - The Hockley County Elections office held its grand opening on Monday. The new office is located at 710 Ave. H across the street from the office and offers many more voting booths, storage and space for upcoming elections. Elections administrator Jody Rose offered tours of the new office. Hockley County commissioners and County Judge Sharla Baldridge attended the opening, along with Rose and the elections staff. (staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

NEW ELECTIONS OFFICE

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
THANK YOU MR. EVANS

THANK YOU MR. EVANS

THANK YOU MR. EVANS

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2026
Sundown ISD presented a plaque to express its gratitude and appreciation to retiring superintendent Brent Evans for his dedicated service to the school during his tenure at Sundown ISD he also served as high school principal.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE WELCOMES COURT BALIFF

SHERIFF'S OFFICE WELCOMES COURT BALIFF

SHERIFF'S OFFICE WELCOMES COURT BALIFF

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2026
The Hockley County Sheriff's Office welcomed its newest court bailiff, Deputy Garrett, who recently graduated from the South Plains College Police Academy.
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