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Hockley County women take reins of leadership

Hannah Woodrum
Monday, December 22, 2025
Women have historically been outsiders in politics, legally barred from voting until the 20th century and subsequently handicapped in running for office by lack of campaign funds and exclusion from the inner sancta of political parties.
The Levelland Fire Department sold Breast Cancer Awareness shirts in October and asked Mayor Breann Buxkemper to choose an organization for that money to benefit. Buxkemper chose the Inside Out Foundation which equips those in need with aesthetic products and emotional healing services designed to restore their character, and all at no cost to clients. A check was presented to the organization at the city council meeting on Monday.

The Levelland Fire Department sold Breast Cancer Awareness shirts in October and asked Mayor Breann Buxkemper to choose an organization for that money to benefit. Buxkemper chose the Inside Out Foundation which equips those in need with aesthetic products and emotional healing services designed to restore their character, and all at no cost to clients. A check was presented to the organization at the city council meeting on Monday.

City of Levelland receives $500K block grant

News Staff
Monday, December 22, 2025
City manager James Fisher presented information to the city council on Monday concerning the grant award for $500,000 for an improvement project for pedestrian and street improvements in the Levelland downtown district.

City council amends code ordinances

News Staff
Monday, December 22, 2025
The Levelland city council met on Monday to hear presentations and approve a payment request from MH Civil Constructors, Inc, board appointments and ordinances.
The LISD maintenance and grounds

The LISD maintenance and grounds

The LISD maintenance and grounds

News Staff
Monday, December 22, 2025
The LISD maintenance and grounds crew loaded and delivered Bill’s BackPacks food boxes directly to the homes of LISD students who could not get them picked up.
NATHAN ELLIS

NATHAN ELLIS

LHS seniors graduate from SPC

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Two Levelland High School seniors graduated from both South Plains College and LHS this past week.Nathan Ellis and Hailyn Grant are both earning their SPC diplomas today while continuing at LHS to complete their high school degrees as well.

Bayer requests Roundup lawsuits be curtailed

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Trump administration has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to address Bayer's bid to curtail thousands of lawsuits claiming Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.In a brief filed at the court, U.S. Solicitor General D.

Christmas travel to set record high

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
About 122.4 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day period beginning Dec. 20 to Jan. 1.This year's forecast is a 2.2% increase over 2024, surpassing last year's record of 119.7 million travelers, according to AAA.The worse days for travel are Dec.
The Levelland High School choir performed with the South Plains College Choir for an audience at the Winter Concert. Performer Santiago Vidales said it was an amazing experience and once-in-a-lifetime experience as well as fun. (Levelland ISD photo)

The Levelland High School choir performed with the South Plains College Choir for an audience at the Winter Concert. Performer Santiago Vidales said it was an amazing experience and once-in-a-lifetime experience as well as fun. (Levelland ISD photo)

The Levelland High School choir

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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