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REMINDER: 3 Seminole ISD Campuses to Observe Early Release Wednesday

The F.J. Young, Seminole Primary and Seminole Elementary school campuses will observe an early release schedule this coming Wednesday (Dec. 12), according to a news release issued by Seminole ISD Administration officials.

On Wednesday, students from those campuses will be released at 1 p.m., due to elementary level University Interscholastic League competitions scheduled for that date.

Students at Seminole ISD's junior high, high school and Success Center campuses will maintain their normal schedule on Wednesday, according to school district officials.

SHS Auto Tech, Seminole Optimist Club Work Together to Provide Area Youth With a Bicycle

Members of the Seminole Optimist Club are once again teaming up with the Seminole High School's SkillsUSA Auto Technology class to help at-need Seminole area youth with a bicycle donation project.

The project, which sees used bicycles donated to the SHS program for repairs, and in turn, donated to localneedy children,coincides with the Optimist Club’s annual “Give a Child a Smile” Christmas program.

Appraisal District Board to Meet Tuesday AM

Seven business items await members of the Gaines County Appraisal District's Board of Directors, as they will meet for their quarterly business meeting this Tuesday, Dec. 11.

Per an agenda obtained by the Seminole Sentinel, Tuesday's public meeting is scheduled for an 8:30 a.m. start inside the GCAD Office's Conference Room, located at 302 S.E. Ave. B.

In Tuesday's meeting, GCAD Board Directors will receive and/or consider the following business items:

● delinquent tax report from Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott;

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.” 

Used Bicycles Sought for Local Donation

The Seminole High School Auto Technology group, a Skills USA vocational program, and the Seminole Optimist Club are once again teaming up to help at-need Seminole area youth with a bicycle donation project.

The project, which sees used bicycles donated to the SHS program for repairs, and in turn, donated to local needy children, coincides with the Optimist Club's annual "Give a Child a Smile" Christmas program.

NWS: Gaines Under Winter Weather Advisory

MIDLAND -- Gaines County joined a large swath of other Texas and Oklahoma counties which were issued a Winter Weather Advisory on Thursday, according to the latest forecast models from the National Weather Service.

The advisory was issued Thursday ahead of the arrival of a strong Pacific storm system on Thursday evening, which paired with an incoming cold front, is anticipated to result in a solid chance of a winter-weather mix of precipitation late Thursday evening through portions of the day Saturday, according to the latest forecast models.

Art Highlights GC Museum Open House

While Gaines County's history and its artifacts have remained the primary focus of the annual Christmas Open House at the Gaines County Museum for nearly a decade, the experience is enhanced by food, music, and art, done in a variety of media by the area's most talented artisans. 

While a large number of area residents are expected to attend the annual event on Thursday, December 6th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., new artworks will be featured by an artist from well outside of Gaines County, with the pen and ink sketches of Seattle native, Roslyn Burns. 

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.