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Gaines County Public Records -- May 17, 2013
Published May 17, 2013 9:33am

The following are public records as obtained by the Seminole Sentinel through requests to the Gaines County Clerk's and 106th District Clerk's offices.

Matters of Record -- May 17, 2013
Published May 17, 2013 8:10am

The following are police incident reports, as released by Gaines County's law enforcement agencies.

GC Library Gears Up for Annual Summer Reading Program
Published May 16, 2013 10:24am

It’s time for Gaines County Library System’s Annual Summer Reading Program.

Seminole HS' OAP to Participate in State Performance Monday
Published May 16, 2013 9:26am

For the fourth straight year, and 13th time in program history, the Seminole High School's Theatre Dept. will be searching for the school's first ever State One-Act Play title on Monday.

Brace Yourselves, Hotter Weather is Coming into West Texas Region
Published May 15, 2013 8:36am

Temperatures will be much warmer today (Wednesday), as an upper level ridging begins to build into the West Texas region, according forecast models from the National Weather Service.

Seminole ISD Trustees Approve Modular Press Box Purchase Monday
Published May 14, 2013 8:15am

A new visitor's press box facility should be in place by the time of the 2013 Seminole Indian varsity footall ball team's home opener in mid-September, as Seminole ISD Trustees unanimously approved of a bid for a 500 sq ft stand alone modular structure

Seminole Council Approves Demolition Requests on Monday Evening
Published May 14, 2013 7:21am

Members of the Seminole City Council approved of the demolition of two structures in their regular semi-monthly meeting held Monday evening, which included a dilapidated home at 504 S.W. Ave. E and a fire-gutted downtown business located at 110 S. Main St

West Texas Alcohol Sales Movement Active Around Gaines County Area
Published May 13, 2013 4:55pm

According to a December 2012 tabulation by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, there were 19 "completely dry" counties in the State of Texas, where the sale of alcoholic beverages was prohibited.

Gaines to Remain Without Outdoor Burn Ban
Published May 13, 2013 2:00pm

For the present time, Gaines County residents will not be placed under an outdoor burning ban, despite the ever evolving dry conditions being seen in the West Texas region.

14.2 Pct. Voter Turnout Seen in Saturday's Election
Published May 13, 2013 8:49am

Saturday's Seminole Hospital District/Seminole Independent School District municipal elections process drew a 14.2-percent voter turnout, according to information provided by local elections officials.