News Briefs

Council hears planning and zoning appeals, one denied, one tabled

Monday evening's meeting on Jan. 10 was a busy one for the Seminole City Council. In addition to hearing appeals of Planning and Zoning recommendations from residents Troy Elias and Rick Spruill, City Manager Tommy Phillips reported on the street rebuild project and the council approved a request from the Seminole Mennonite Church to tie into the city sewer system.

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LEUWCD Sponsoring Essay Contest

The Llano Estacado Underground Water Conservation District is sponsoring the annual essay contest for senior students at Loop, Seagraves, and Seminole high schools. All senior students are eligible to enter the essay contest.

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Monday afternoon accident

A field off of CR 115 was the site of an accident Monday afternoon when a driver ran into a row of hay bales. The cause of the one-vehicle wreck is unknown but the driver was treated by Seminole EMS on the scene. Also responding was DPS and the Gaines County Sheriff's Office. (Sentinel photo)

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Jan. 10 (tonight) meeting set for SISD Board of Trustees

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Seminole Independent School District will be held tonight, Jan. 10, beginning at 7 pm in the administration building located at 207 S.W. 6th Street.

The subjects to be discussed or considered on any formal action is listed below.

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Seagraves City Council to meeting this evening

The regular session of the Seagraves City Council will be held tonight, January 10, at the Seagraves Community Building beginning at 6:30 p.m. The community building is located at 514 14th Street in Seagraves.

Following the call to order, pledge, innovation, and roll call, the council will approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Davis-Ray and Co. will give an audit report, and the board will hold a second public comment hearing for the proposed economic development grants. An update on the city hall project will follow.

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Preparations underway for Gaines County Stock Show

A year of hard work and perseverance will be evident this coming week, Jan. 10-15, with the return of the Gaines County Junior Livestock Show. Officials announced that this year's show will be "back to normal," with 135 exhibitors and 428 animals competing in the annual event.

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Dollahan says 2022 looks bright for the city of Seagraves

In mid-2021, former Gaines County auditor Rick Dollahan found himself coming out of retirement and taking on the role of mayor of Seagraves. Looking back on his first six months in office, Dollahan is pleased with the progress of the small, north Gaines County town.