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Beating the heat and humdrum

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Summer fun has begun with the opening of the Seminole Splash Pad. Public admission to the Splash Pad, located adjacent to the city park, is $1 for children ages eight and under. Those from the age of nine to adult are charged a $2 fee. Special hours have been set aside for preschool-age children only on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. until noon. On those days, the Seminole Splash Pad opens to everyone from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. Closing time on Sundays is at 6 p.m. and the facility is closed completely on Mondays.

SISD Assistant Athletic Trainer Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship With a Student

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Seminole Police Chief Bernie Kraft announced in a press release Friday, that earlier in the week, the local police department received information from authorities with the Seminole ISD about a possible inappropriate relationship between an educator and a student.

Class of 2020 pulls off a first for SHS

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The COVID-19 Pandemic was responsible for creating what could possibly be a new tradition for the graduating classes at Seminole High School. The class of 2020 participated in the city’s first graduation parade Friday evening prior to commencement ceremonies. Students decorated their vehicles and treated viewers to a glimpse of this year’s graduates en route to Wigwam Stadium.

Lower fuel costs offset electric service increases, overall bills to remain under 2017 levels with Xcel Energy Texas base rate increase

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AMARILLO -– An Xcel Energy electricity bill in Texas is lower now than it was in 2017, and that trend is expected to continue even with a base rate increase to recover investments in the grid powering the region’s economy, a change that has gained approval from key customer groups.

SVFD answers call to vehicle fire

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The Seminole Volunteer Fire Department and local police responded to a vehicle on fire in the 500 block of NE 2nd Street Monday evening. No one was injured in the fire and Seminole Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. (Photo by Marilou D. Horton)

Seminole High Athletes Honored

May 2020 brought more changes than countable to the end of school around the country. It was no different in Seminole. Instead of having athletes and scholars meet in an auditorium to receive their end of the year honors and awards, most were notified via a video or slideshow on social media. Among those hailed in the Seminole High School Athletic Awards presentations were Maiden of the Year Kassey Gallardo and Indian of the Year Jarrett Bagwell.

Horse validation only allowed through May

The Gaines County Junior Livestock Association has announced validation for entries in the 2021 Gaines County Jr. Livestock Show Horse Show which will be held in August 2020. In order to participate in this event, 4-H and FFA members must have their horse project(s) validated. Due to state regulation, current Coggins papers must be presented at the time of validation (bring copy to leave with Horse Superintendent) and again at the Horse Show. Validation must occur during the month of May 2020 to be eligible to compete in the horse show to be held in August 2020. All persons interested in participating in the show should contact Stoney Turner, Horse Superintendent, to set up an appointment. For further information, please contact the Gaines County Extension Office at (432) 758-4006 or Stoney Turner at (432) 661-6714.

Politics and Barbecue: Gaines GOP Platform Leans Libertarian

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A small grassroots effort to give Gaines County a footprint in state Republican Party politics took shape at Dickey’s Barbecue on Sunday for what was billed on social media as the Gaines County Convention. Organized under Robert’s Rules for public meetings, the event saw local party officers seated and a set of resolutions for ultimate consideration by the state of Texas.

State Capitol Highlights

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AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on May 18 allowed restaurants to increase occupancy to 50% and relaxed his earlier executive orders that limited certain other public activities over the last two months to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Governor Abbott, DPS announce limited reopening of driver license offices

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AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will begin a phased opening of driver license offices starting May 26th with limited service offerings. As part of this opening plan, DPS will launch a statewide driver license (DL) appointment system that allows customers to book appointments up to six months in advance. The limited services being offered will be by appointment only.