June 2022

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State Capitol Highlights

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
State Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week released his agency’s plan to support the expansion of broadband internet access to areas with limited or no access. Hegar and his agency’s Broadband Development Office received feedback through a series of town halls, virtual discussions and more than 16,000 responses to a survey.
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2021-22 Fall Sports Year in Review

Matt Price
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Part One There is only one scenario where a sports team walks away from their last game, tournament or event with a victory. State championships, whether as a team or as an individual are extremely rare and so, then are the celebrations that follow such accomplishments.
Five planets are lining up and will be visible from Earth for the first time since December 2004 on June 24. According to CBS News and Sky & Telescope Magazine, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will appear in their natural order from the Sun, which is a tremendous and rare alignment.

Early risers in for a treat on June 24

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Sky & Telescope, the science magazine published by the American Astronomical Society, states that it is not uncommon to see three planets close together; five lined up in order, however, is a rarity. All five planets were spotted on June 3 and 4 but could only be seen with binoculars for half an hour. On Friday, June 24, they will be easier to view. The magazine says the best time to see the lineup on June 24 is 45 minutes before sunrise on the eastern horizon.
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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Local second through sixth graders practiced and honed their football skills at the SISD clinic held June 20-23 at WigWam Stadium. The Seminole High School coaching staff led the students, both boys and girls, in drills and exercises designed to prepare them and help them improve their game. (Sentinel photos)
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From the Archives

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
If you know anyone in the picture or just have a comment feel free to let us know. We hope you enjoy our look back at Seminole's history..
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Gaines County Unemployment Shows Slight Increase

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Texas Labor Market & Career Information Data for May was released on June 17. According to the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) Report, the unadjusted unemployment rate for Texas for May was 3.8 percent. Gaines County’s unemployment rate for May was 2.9 percent, up slightly from 2.7 in April.
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SUMMER

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Seminole residents take to the splash pad to cool off from the sweltering heat of West Texas. On the first day of the pad's opening this summer, over 300 children flocked to the facility at city park.

Blanco

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Funeral services for Rebecca Blanco, age 59 of Lubbock, Texas will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Seminole, Texas at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Ramirez officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.