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Column: The impact of a loss

Column: The impact of a loss

Column: The impact of a loss

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Is there a heavier feeling in sports than the stinging pain of a loss? As a former athlete and an avid sports fan, I don’t think so. Losing absolutely stinks.In the classic baseball movie “Moneyball,” Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane says this to his athletes: “I hate losing.

Tips to staying healthy in winter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Winter has arrived and people begin to shift their health focuses on preventing illness such as colds and flu, staying warm and staying active despite the cold weather.
SANTAAND PANCAKES- Santa Claus visited Smith Auto Family this past Wednesday and had stacks of pancakes before heading off to deliver presents around the world. (Smith Auto Family Levelland photo).

SANTAAND PANCAKES- Santa Claus visited Smith Auto Family this past Wednesday and had stacks of pancakes before heading off to deliver presents around the world. (Smith Auto Family Levelland photo).

Law enforcement, ICE mandate set for Jan. 1

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
As of Jan. 1, Senate Bill 8 which was passed during the regular session of the Texas legislature, mandates that counties with jails formally work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). County agencies will perform specific immigration enforcement duties through the 287(g) program.
City offers holiday recycling

City offers holiday recycling

City offers holiday recycling

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The City of Levelland will be offering easy live Christmas tree recycling options at various locations through Jan. 10.No artificial trees will be accepted, and all nails, wire, ornaments, lights and tinsel must be removed prior to drop off.
Pictured are workers with the Street Department hanging Christmas decorations back up that were blown down by wind on College Ave. this past Monday. (Staff photo Karin Riddle)

Pictured are workers with the Street Department hanging Christmas decorations back up that were blown down by wind on College Ave. this past Monday. (Staff photo Karin Riddle)

Paxton files lawsuit against Xcel Energy

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking monetary damages and consumer restitution in a lawsuit against a national utility company, alleging it failed to care for its aging Texas infrastructure that caused the state’s largest wildfire.

ACA tax credits set to expire Dec. 31

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Texas’ House GOP delegation voted this week for a health care package that lets the tax credits lapse but will be forced to vote on a three-year extension in January. While most Republicans in the U.S.

Hancock announces government transparency database

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the launch of the Local Government Bond, Tax, and Project Transparency Database, an online tool that provides the public with transparent access to current and historical information on local government bonds, voter-approved tax rate elections and...
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