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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.

Stay safe and informed during spring storm season Xcel Energy offers multiple options for reporting and tracking outages

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AMARILLO – Spring has made a comeback on the plains of Texas and New Mexico, bringing with it severe weather than can threaten our safety and the flow of electricity.

Cal Ripken Board reaches a tough decision

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Due to ongoing concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seminole Cal Ripken League’s Board of Directors has decided to cancel the 2020 baseball and softball season, said Seminole Cal Ripken League Board President Wes Hice.

Sixth case of Covid-19 confirmed

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The South Plains Public Health District has confirmed the sixth case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Gaines County. This newest case, reported on May 18, came from a female between the ages of 50-59. At this time, the source of exposure is unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.In Gaines County, the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed on March 27, a woman between the ages of 30-39. The second case was on April 1 and was a male between 50 and 59 years old. A May 4 case (identified as case #3) was a female between the age of 90-99. On May 7, another female, confirmed case number four, was under the age of 20. Case number five was a male between the ages of 30-39. All investigations, except for case number six, are complete.

SHD Adds Mammograms and CT Scans to Available Services; New Officers, Committee Chairs Named

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At its first meeting of May on Monday evening, the board of directors of the Seminole Memorial Hospital District announced two valuable new services to the hospital's arsenal. New CT Scans and mammography machines are now being pressed into service at the facility.

Graduation 2020 -- One for the books

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It has taken an entire village and permission from the governor to make it happen. As a result, the 2020 graduating class of Seminole High will receive their diplomas in Wigwam Stadium Friday, May 22, at 8 p.m.

Mirror Ministries

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“God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?” (Numbers 23:19).

Nolen named Mesa District FFA president

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Seminole High School sophomore Zoee Nolen, graduating class of 2022, is the new Mesa District president of FFA. The Mesa District consists of Brownfield, Dawson, Denver City, Klondike, Lamesa, Loop, Meadow, New Home, O’Donnell, Plains, Post, Seagraves, Seminole, Southland, Tahoka, Wellman-Union, and Wilson.

Commissioners Court Relaxes COVID-19 Action Plan

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While agreeing to comply with every aspect of Governor Greg Abbott’s most recent revisions to his statewide Disaster Declaration in response to the coronavirus, the Gaines County Commissioners Court did make some slight modifications to its local action plan as it met in a scheduled session on Wednesday.

Fitness Center now open with conditions

The Fitness Center will be open, normal hours, on Monday, May 18. There are some conditions that will be enforced during this time, so keep an open mind.