U.S. House passes KIDS Online Safety Act

The U.S. House passed H.R. 7757 – KIDS Online Safety Act (KOSA), marking the first time a version made it out of the lower chamber.

NEW OFFICER INSTILATION

Levelland Lions Club new officers were installed by LPD Chief Erica O’Bryon at the recent banquet.

Texas Energy Fund grants to benefit Hockley, Lamb County

Governor Gregg Abbott has announced $8.8 million in Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grants is to be distributed for the purpose of strengthening electric reliability in the South Plains region.

LEVELLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS

Hockley County Credit Union (front, left to right) Angie Covarrubias, Chris Rangel, Samantha Davila, Karissa Rodriguez, Jessica Nevarez, and Angie Vest, (back) Donna Wheeler, Mary Siders, Lorri May, Brandy Montgomery, Marla Blocker, Anita Elliott, Kylie Boggs, Breann Buxkemper and Russell Vest

JUNETEENTH PROCLAMATION

City of Levelland Mayor Breann Buxkemper signed a proclamation in recognition of the African American in 1865.

Mosaic Run successful

Last Saturday, the fourth annual Bobby Birdsong Memorial Mosaic Run was held in Levelland, with runners making their way around the city square and other scenic parts of town, and, of course, past numerous mosaics.

LTB honors Levelland as Gold Star Affiliate

Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide nonprofit that inspires and empowers Texans to improve their communities, has recognized Levelland as a Gold Star Affiliate—its highest honor for local partners.

Wallace Theater to Host CMA of Texas Young Artist Showcase

The Wallace Theater will host an afternoon of live music and emerging talent featuring eight rising singersongwriters when the CMA of Texas Young Artist Showcase comes to Levelland on June 28.

KLB photo contest underway

Keep Levelland Beautiful (KLB) is still taking submissions for the Spring and Summer Photo Contest. Community members are invited to showcase their photography skills to show what makes Levelland so special.

City-Wide Garage Sale set for Aug. 1

Keep Levelland Beautiful has scheduled its annual City-Wide Garage Sale for Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event is to encourage residents of Levelland to declutter, recycle, and come together for a community connection and reuse.