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FLEET OF TELLO EDUCATION DRONES -

FLEET OF TELLO EDUCATION DRONES -

FLEET OF TELLO EDUCATION DRONES

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2026
Levelland Middle School GEAR and Robotics teacher Reba Griggs has been awarded $5,000 to update the extra-curricular technology program to replace an aging, non-functional fleet of Tello Education drones.
COMMUNITY MEMBERS SPEAK - About 70 community members attended the city council meeting this past Monday to voice their concerns about the upcoming drag show to be held at the city park. (Staff photo)

COMMUNITY MEMBERS SPEAK - About 70 community members attended the city council meeting this past Monday to voice their concerns about the upcoming drag show to be held at the city park. (Staff photo)

City council hears concerns over drag show

C.r. Calhoun News-press Intern
Friday, June 19, 2026
During the Levelland City Council meeting held on June 15, the council heard citizens' opinions on the upcoming drag show event to be held in Levelland.

City council considers ordinances

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2026
The Levelland city council met this past Monday to address ordinances, public facilities reservations and audit services.A special meeting was held prior to the regular meeting for an executive session.

Oil glut imminent as U.S., Iran make deal

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2026
A massive global oil glut is imminent and projected to hit the market as major energy agencies forecast a looming supply surplus that could exceed 4 million barrels per day by 2027.After a naval blockade agreement and peace deal were reached, crude prices quickly retreated.
- Saturday's farmers market at 211 Austin Street saw Levelland residents shop for homemade goods and crafts from a variety of vendors. (Staff photo)

- Saturday's farmers market at 211 Austin Street saw Levelland residents shop for homemade goods and crafts from a variety of vendors. (Staff photo)

LEVELLAND FARMERS MARKET

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
PAINTING TABLES - Sundown XC coaches Dakotah Watson and April Berry and team members joined in to paint city picnic tables as a community project. (Sundown ISD photo)

PAINTING TABLES - Sundown XC coaches Dakotah Watson and April Berry and team members joined in to paint city picnic tables as a community project. (Sundown ISD photo)

Big 12 files lawsuit against TTU

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A lawsuit has been filed against Texas Tech University and Attorney General Ken Paxton connected to the school’s plan to play quarterback Brendon Sorsby.
COMMUNITY PROJECT - Sundown XC runners took the morning off from workouts for a community project to repaint the hand railings and parking stops at City Hall as well as the water refill station. (Sundown ISD photo)

COMMUNITY PROJECT - Sundown XC runners took the morning off from workouts for a community project to repaint the hand railings and parking stops at City Hall as well as the water refill station. (Sundown ISD photo)

LISD to hold regular school board meeting June 18

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Levelland school board will be holding its regular meeting on June 18 at 6 p.m.Board members are expected to hold a closed session at the beginning of the meeting regarding a parent/ complainant grievance appeal notice, followed by an open session on the issue.
TEXAS 4-H ROUNDUP COMPETITORS - Pictured are Hockley County 4-H members Tucker, Stracener, Sherrill, Gray, and Gregory at the 2026 Texas 4-H Roundup. (AgriLife Extension Office photo)

TEXAS 4-H ROUNDUP COMPETITORS - Pictured are Hockley County 4-H members Tucker, Stracener, Sherrill, Gray, and Gregory at the 2026 Texas 4-H Roundup. (AgriLife Extension Office photo)

2026 Texas 4-H Roundup

C.r. Calhoun News-press
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Last week, more than 4,250 youth, volunteers and parents gathered at Texas A&M University for the 2026 Texas 4-H Roundup.
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