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Arbor Day Foundation Offering Free Trees for Joining

Joining the Arbor Day Foundation is an ideal way to get in the mood for spring planting. Anyone who joins the Foundation in February 2019 will receive 10 free Colorado

USDA to Reopen FSA Offices for Limited Services During Government Shutdown

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday that many Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will reopen temporarily in the coming days to perform certain limited services for farmers and ranchers. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recalled about 2,500 FSA employees to open offices on Thursday, January 17 and Friday, January 18, in addition to Tuesday, January 22, during normal business hours. 

2019 Ripken League Registration Continues

Registration forms are currently available for the Seminole Cal Ripken youth baseball league, according to local league organizers.

Forms may be obtained at Brown's Ace Hardware, 119 E. Ave. A in Seminole, or at any Seminole ISD campus office.

Application deadline is 12-noon on Friday, Feb. 15, and there is a fee of $65 per child ($35 for siblings after the first child registered). There will be a fee assessed for late registration, according to league officials.

Adult Winter Reading Program Underway at Gaines Library System

The Gaines County Library system had launched their annual Winter Adult Reading Program, which will run through Feb. 28.

The winning prize in the contest is a $200 gift card. The Adult Reading Program is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Gaines County Library System.

Readers from Gaines County can participate at either the Seminole branch, located at 704 Hobbs Hwy., or the Seagraves branch, located at 311 Hill St.

Reading goals and rewards for this year's program are as follows:

● 1st 650 pages: a lanyard and a guess for the guess jar;

Xcel Energy Plans for Winter Storm, Urges Customers to be Prepared

AMARILLO -- In an effort to speed response time in the event of weather-related power outages, Xcel Energy is moving supplies and personnel into areas likely to experience the strongest effects of a winter storm that is expected to move across the area tomorrow.

DPS Reminds Texans to Prepare for Winter Weather

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages Texans in all regions of the state to make preparations for staying safe as we approach the official start of winter. 

“As we know all too well, Texas weather can change in an instant,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Every year, Texas faces serious dangers brought on by winter weather conditions, including freezing temperatures, ice, sleet and even snow. Taking extra safety precautions now could make all the difference during these potentially severe weather events this winter.” 

Xcel Energy Warns of Additional Disconnect Scams

AMARILLO -- Xcel Energy officials stated earlier this week that the company has received calls from customers reporting a recent rash of attempted collection scams in the Amarillo area.