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Bayer requests Roundup lawsuits be curtailed

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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

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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

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Mallet Event Center hosts Christmas Cash Classic

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The holiday season meets the spirit of competition at the 12th Annual Christmas Cash Classic Pig Show, taking place Dec. 1921 at the Mallet Event Center.The event kicks off on Dec. 19, with all swine moving in. On Dec. 20, Ring A and showmanship contests will set the stage, with judge Jarrett Davis.

Farmer Bridge Assistance Program announced by USDA

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Trump administration and USDA announce a $12 billion assistance package aimed at helping farmers recover from trade market disruptions and increased production costs which are intended astemporary relief as a long-term policy solution.

Texas bans lab-grown meat

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Texas has banned the sale and production of labgrown meat, making it the fifth state this year and seventh overall to ban lab-grown meat after Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation temporarily prohibiting the sale of cellcultured protein.
LHS students in Merribeth Gregory’s anatomy and physiology classes

LHS students in Merribeth Gregory’s anatomy and physiology classes

LHS students in Merribeth Gregory’s anatomy and physiology classes

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
LHS students in Merribeth Gregory’s anatomy and physiology classes are learning continuous suture and knot and techniques to give them a real glimpse into medical careers and the skills required in professions like surgical technicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and doctors.
Pictured are participants in the Blue Santa event at Walmart on Saturday. The event started at the fire station where children got in police cars to be escorted to Walmart where police department personnel bought Christmas gifts for them. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

Pictured are participants in the Blue Santa event at Walmart on Saturday. The event started at the fire station where children got in police cars to be escorted to Walmart where police department personnel bought Christmas gifts for them. (Staff photo by Ada Niederhauser)

Blue Santa

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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