BATTING CAGES- A young camper takes a swing in the batting cages as a Ropes high school player offers instruction during the camp. (Staff photo by Trinity Boudreaux)
PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE - Covenant Health in Levelland recently celebrated earning the American Nurses Credentialing Pathway to Excellence designation. Shown are Becky Currington, board member, Newman Wheeler, CAO, Kim Henry, RN, Erica Hernandez, Brooke Barrett, RN, Leslie Hackett, RN, CNO, Autumn Horne, RN, Amanda Tienda, RN, Jenny Ramos, RN and Norma Rubalcava.
STORM DAMAGE - The Tuesday thunderstorm caused significant property damage near FM 303 between Sundown and Levelland. (photo courtesy of Muriah Baty)
STORM SKYLIGHT REPAIR - Following the severe thunderstorm on Tuesday evening, there were numerous reports of skylights being knocked out by large hail. (staff photo by Lynda Work)
Friday, June 26, 2026
A severe thunderstorm tore through the Hockley County area on Tuesday evening bringing with it a dust storm followed by large hail and heavy rain, causing damage to many homes and other properties.NWS Lubbock issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southern Hockley County at about 5:34 p.m.
FIELDING GROUND BALL
LEARNING NEW SKILLS
SNAG A FLY BALL
JUNETEENTH PROCLAMATION
Kyle Frank Poage
In loving memory of Joseph Ellis