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U.S exports 5.2 bpd of oil amidst strait closure

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threatening global energy supply lines, the overall map has fundamentally changed as the U.S. takes the lead in oil exports.According to the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. crude oil exports have surged to an average of 5.

Run the Mosaics event on June 13

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Birdsong Memorial Mosaic Run honoring Bobby Birdsong will be held on June 13. It includes a 10 K run, 2mile walk/run and kids 1 mile.The run is hosted by West Texas Running Club.The 10K run has a 7:30 a.m. start, with the 2-mile starting at 7:33 a.m., and the kids run at 9 a.m. at 607 Ave. G.

SCOTUS allows abortion pill to be mailed

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Supreme Court stayed a May 1 ruling from the New Orleans-based, U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals which would have banned mifepristone from being mailed.The appeals court ruling would have applied to the entire country, not just states like Louisiana that have abortion bans.
FINAL NOTES OF THE SEASON-- LHS choir students wrapped up an incredible season with a performance at the Wallace Theater. From the first note to the final applause, their hard work, dedication and talent were on full display. Joshual Ballad is the Choir director for the LHS choir and led them to many successes this past school year. (Photo courtesy of Carame Reeves).

FINAL NOTES OF THE SEASON-- LHS choir students wrapped up an incredible season with a performance at the Wallace Theater. From the first note to the final applause, their hard work, dedication and talent were on full display. Joshual Ballad is the Choir director for the LHS choir and led them to many successes this past school year. (Photo courtesy of Carame Reeves).

FINAL NOTES OF THE SEASON

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
LHS choir students wrapped up an incredible season with a performance at the Wallace Theater. From the first note to the final applause, their hard work, dedication and talent were on full display.

THECB Grant targets nursing shortage in Texas

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Sam Houston State University’s School of Nursing School and four Houston- area hospitals have developed and are scaling up a unique and promising teaching model that could help ease the critical nursing shortage facing Texas.

SPC to host arts camp July 6-9

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Kids ages 5 to 17 are invited to participate in South Plains College’s Explore the Arts Camp from July 6–9 on the Levelland campus.Hands-on activities will take place in different parts of the Creative Arts and Fine Arts Buildings.

Hockley Library to host summer reading program

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Hockley County Memorial Library announced this year’s Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story”.The program encourages children and adults alike to avoid summer boredom with a good book.Registration begins Monday June 1 .
THE INSANITY OF MARY GIRARD

THE INSANITY OF MARY GIRARD

THE INSANITY OF MARY GIRARD

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
 LHS Theater students performed “The Insanity of Mary Girard” by Lanie Robertson this past week. Students portray a brilliant young woman with a love for music and poetry, who suddenly became withdrawn, along with ghosts that help reveal secrets.
FILLING WATER JUGS- Community members worked this past Saturday, cleaning up and repotting plants around the Hockley County courthouse lawn. (City of Levelland Main Street photo)

FILLING WATER JUGS- Community members worked this past Saturday, cleaning up and repotting plants around the Hockley County courthouse lawn. (City of Levelland Main Street photo)

Third zoning ordinance meeting held

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The third zoning ordinance public meeting was held on Monday.Zoning regulates land use, promotes orderly community growth, protects public health and safety, and helps to maintain property values. It helps to organize community development, helps to prevent land use conflicts.
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