Following 20 years of protecting the northern borderlands of Mexico, the Black Seminole scouts chose to return to the United States hoping to reclaim their land rights set out in original treaties. However, the treaties only named the Seminole tribe, not the Black Seminole, and this omission led to years of protracted legal challenges for both tribes. The Black Seminole were hired by the U. S. Army and became known as the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts (not to be confused with the better known Buffalo Soldiers). The scouts were assigned to Fort Duncan (Eagle Pass, TX) and Fort Clark (Brackettville, TX) where they resided outside the forts with their families. Lt. John L. Bullis led them on more than two dozen campaigns without any loss of life or serious injury, and four of the scouts were awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions. Some of these campaigns brought the Black Seminole scouts to West Texas and Gaines County. One foray into Gaines County led to a draw located approximately 2 miles south of present day Seminole where the Bullis expedition also discovered over 50 shallow water wells. Early Gaines County settlers knew this area as Hackberry Grove due to the abundance of hackberry trees. The military was also charged with recording natural resources and topographical details of any area travelled, thus the draw became known on maps as Seminole Draw. Tune in next week to learn the process for naming a town…not as simple as you might believe.

The Seminole High School warmly invites the community to an enchanting evening of fine arts on May 6, commencing at 5 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center (PAC).

During a recent Seminole Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) meeting, board member Dustin Wright presented the SEDC Bylaws. He highlighted essential housekeeping matters that needed attention, including updating the organiza- tion's address and stat -ing Mary Furlow as City Administrator.

On Tuesday evening, April 30, Seminole resident David Rosalez lost his life at the age of 19. According to a preliminary report from the Department of Public Safety (DPS), Rosalez was traveling eastbound on US Highway 62 in a 2023 Kia Forte when the vehicle veered ou the roadway to the south.

In response to the deadliest school shooting in Texas, lawmakers have upped legislation concerning gun and school safety. House Bill 3 passed late last year, which created the requirement for an armed security guard to be present on all campuses and also ramped up mental health resources for students.

Tommy Williams began his career with the City of Seminole in 1992 when he was 30 years old. Williams worked his way up from the “crew” in the Water Department, he then spent five years as a Service Tech (reading meters), then 15 years as a heavy equipment operator running a backhoe.

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High-end electrical users could strain grid The growth of industrial- scale users of power could strain the Texas power grid, ERCOT’s chief announced last week. The Dallas Morning News reported Pablo Vegas, the agency’s CEO, said bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence data centers going in across the state, as well as industrial growth in the Permian Basin, could create the need for a massive buildup of power transmission lines in the future.

Staying healthy includes exercising, eating nutritious food, getting enough sleep, and caring for your overall well-being. Understanding these terms can help you make the most of your exercise routine and eat a healthy and balanced diet. Always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

The link between diabetes and heart disease Heart and vascular disease often go handin- hand with diabetes. People with diabetes are at a much greater risk for heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. Other vascular problems due to diabetes include poor circulation to the legs and feet. Unfortunately, many cardiovascular problems can go undetected and start early in life.