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U.S. Congress’ 2025 year-end summary

U.S. Congress’ 2025 year-end summary

U.S. Congress’ 2025 year-end summary

News Staff
Friday, January 2, 2026
In 2025, The United States Congress passed1,976 pages of new law, increased the national debt by $4 trillion, as well facing the loss of Congressional members.

Texas leads the way in oil production

News Staff
Friday, January 2, 2026
Texas oil production in 2025 showed robust activity characterized by high volumes of Texas oil but with underlying signs of maturing shale plays, suggesting a shift towards optimizing existing resources and managing slower productivity gains.

SPC to hold guitar workshop

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
South Plains College’s Creative Arts Department announced it will be holding a Guitar Workshop on Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon.The workshop will be held in the Creative Arts building on the Levelland SPC campus.

Farmers faced with challenges in 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Texas farmers and producers in 2025 experienced mixed results with some areas stronger and others showing a loss in major commodities due to lower prices, high input cost and increasing farm debt, only slightly relieved by some federal aid programs at the end of the year.

Texas campaign polls show close races

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
With just 70 days out from the March 3 primaries in Texas, the latest polls show single- digit gaps between candidates in both parties.The Texas Congressional Senate race is heating up for a battle. Republican incumbent Sen.

Lubbock 2025 business closures

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Lubbock has long been the “to go” place for many Hockley County shoppers who head to the Hub City for restaurants, entertainment and other mainstays and businesses.In 2025, Lubbock saw more than businesses and restaurants closing or leaving town, but just as many openings.
SpaceX pushing to acquire land in wildlife refuge

SpaceX pushing to acquire land in wildlife refuge

SpaceX pushing to acquire land in wildlife refuge

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The Trump administration is considering a deal with SpaceX that would give the aerospace company 775 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, according to reports.
DRUG ACTIVITY - The Levelland Police Department, through close collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety, conducted a recent narcotics investigation resulting in three arrests and the seizure of more than 4 ounces of methamphetamine. The operation highlighted the importance of strong interagency partnerships and proactive enforcement efforts aimed at disrupting the distribution of dangerous narcotics and illegal drug activity. (LPD photo)

DRUG ACTIVITY - The Levelland Police Department, through close collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety, conducted a recent narcotics investigation resulting in three arrests and the seizure of more than 4 ounces of methamphetamine. The operation highlighted the importance of strong interagency partnerships and proactive enforcement efforts aimed at disrupting the distribution of dangerous narcotics and illegal drug activity. (LPD photo)

DRUG ACTIVITY

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Easy New Years Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Easy New Years Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Easy New Years Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Ingredients25 chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos 5 tbsp salted butter, melted For the filling 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened 11/4 cups powdered sugar 8 oz. whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, thawedDirectionsFor the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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