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Letter to the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Levelland has long taken pride in being a community that values stewardship and responsible management of public resources. Through the partnership between Keep Levelland Beautiful and the City of Levelland, we continue working to ensure our community remains a place we are proud to call home.

CORRECTION:

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
In the article “Commissioners discuss Soto-Chavira trial” on July 22, it was incorrectly stated the commissioner’s court discussed increasing the tax rate by 54 cents. It should have stated “the no-new-revenue rate would possibly be around 54 cents.”

Letter to the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Dear Editor,Just a note to say “whata bunch we have for first responders.” From the Fire Department, EMS, Police and Sheriff’s Department and Highway Patrol.

Plants that accommodate outdoor living spaces

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Plants add aesthetic appeal to any landscape. A pop of plant-produced color here and there can complement any landscape, but homeowners also can use plants to liven up hardscapes as well.Outdoor living spaces are more than just places to relax.

Texas Panhandle shaken by 5.0 earthquake

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
A rare magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattled parts of the Texas Panhandle early last Thursday morning. It’s the strongest quake to hit that region in at least 100 years, according to online data compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

GOP senators stop resolution to end Iran war

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The U.S. House this past Thursday voted 214-208 to approve a non-binding resolution to end the Iran war, directing the Trump administration to remove armed forces from hostilities. Four Republicans, including Reps.
Sundown XC Volunteers - Coaches Dakotah Watson and April Berry took several of the Sundown cross country athletes to volunteer at the South Plains Food Bank. The Food Bank coordinator praised them for how much they were able to accomplish, how attentive they were, and the respect they showed throughout their entire volunteer shift.

Sundown XC Volunteers - Coaches Dakotah Watson and April Berry took several of the Sundown cross country athletes to volunteer at the South Plains Food Bank. The Food Bank coordinator praised them for how much they were able to accomplish, how attentive they were, and the respect they showed throughout their entire volunteer shift.

Midland ISD sues state over “Robin Hood” system

C.r. Calhoun News Press Intern
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Midland ISD plans to sue Texas officials over the state’s Robin Hood system, sparking renewed debate over public school funding.

Ribbon-cutting for new Cochran County food box

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
South Plains Community Action Association (SPCAA) is holding a ribboncutting ceremony on July 31 for the new Cochran County Food Box. The ceremony will start at 11:30 a.m. at the Food Box site on 200 West Taylor Avenue in Morton, Texas.
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