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Commissioners Court to consider increasing attorney fees

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Local attorney Marlin Carter addressed the Gaines County Commissioners Court on Wednesday, Dec. 22, concerning fees paid to attorneys appointed to represent indigent defendants. In October, the court approved increasing the hourly pay from $80 to $90 with a minimum of three hours. However, Carter asked the court last week to consider upping the amount to a flat fee that would align with that paid to attorneys in surrounding areas.

Public Records

County Court Filings

State of Texas vs. Heinrich Siemens, theft of property.

State of Texas vs. Heinrich W. Blatz, terroristic threat.

State of Texas vs. Martin Delaney Smithson, driving while intoxicated.

State of Texas vs. Jose L. Tovar, criminal trespass.

County Court Dispositions

State of Texas vs. Abraham Hiebert Friesen, driving while intoxicated, dismissed.

State of Texas vs. Anna Froese, driving while intoxicated, dismissed.

State of Texas vs. Russell Jimenez, unlawfully carrying a weapon, dismissed.

Filler Files

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‘Watch-and-Taste’ TV

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Autopsy – Patricia Daniels Cornwell

The Black Phone – Joe Hill

Blackberry Beach – Irene Hannon

The Cottage on Lighthouse Lane – Davis T. Bunn

Curse of Salem – Kay Hooper

The Dark Hours – Michael Connelly

Fear No Evil – James Patterson

Flying Angels – Danielle Steel

Heard It in a Love Song – Tracey Garvis Graves

The Midnight Lock – Jeffery Deaver

Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off – Darci Hannah

My Darling Husband – Kimberly Belle

Postmistress of Paris – Meg Waite Clayton

Seminole EMS - Citizens of the Year

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When the Seminole EMS was named as the Chamber of Commerce Citizens of the Year, it was a complete shock, said director Carly French. Others, however, said they knew something was up. After all, Emergency Management Director Robert Barrett, who was chosen to present the award to the group of first responders, was dressed in a suit.

Two Dead in Monday Morning Accident

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Two local residents died Monday morning, Dec. 27, in a traffic accident at the intersection of County Road 205 and 206, three miles northwest of Seminole. According to Sergeant Steven Blanco with the DPS safety education and media communications in Midland, Jerry Cornett, age 66, of Seminole, and Marcus Hernandez, a 22-year-old male also from Seminole, were pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Calvin Sellers. Omar Ontiveros, age 29, of Denver City, was also involved in the accident but was uninjured.

Seagraves Council approves signature of $1,280,000 USDA loan

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During the Seagraves City Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 13, Mayor Rick Dollahan announced he had met with representatives from USDA concerning the loan resolution for the new Seagraves City Hall and needed permission from the council to sign the document for the 40-year loan. The council unanimously approved the signing of the loan valued at $1,280,000.

Adult Ed registration set

Registration for classes at the Seminole Adult Learning Center will be held on August 10 from 9 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The center is located at 700 SW Ave C in Seminole.

Vaccine Clinics planned for Seminole

This month, the Seminole Branch of the South Plains Public Health Department and the Seminole Hospital District will hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics.

Briefly

The annual Sandyland Agricultural Conference will be held Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Gaines County Civic Building located at 402 N.W. 5th Street. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the program begin