Abbott issues disaster declaration due to wildfires

Governor Greg Abbott announced that he has issued a disaster declaration for 191 Texas counties in response to widespread wildfire activity throughout the state. Additional counties may be added as conditions warrant.

DPS urges caution as school year begins

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in-and-around school zones and neighborhoods as the new school year begins. They point to knowing state laws about driving near stopped school buses and not using cell phones when behind the wheel.

FDA states doctors can prescribe ivermectin

After two years of being punished and patients refused treatment, doctors are now free to prescribe ivermectin to treat COVID-19. Ashley Cheung Honold, a Department of Justice lawyer representing the FDA, said during oral arguments on Aug. 8 in the U.S.

State stock shows coming up fast

The beginning of school marks a time when FFA and 4-H ag exhibitors will be facing a marathon of stock show competition that lasts into early spring. Coming up on Sept. 15 through Sept. 23 is the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo in Amarillo.

DISD approves property tax increase

The Dimmitt ISD Board of Trustees met on Aug. 14 and voted to increase the property tax rate following a public hearing. The property tax rate increase of $1.0915 would be comprised of an M&O (Maintenance and Operations) tax rate of $0.7565 and an I&S (Interest and Sinking) tax rate of $0.

U.S. Rep. Jackson, DPS in altercation

U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson of Amarillo allegedly threatened a DPS state trooper and said he would bring down a local sheriff following an altercation at the White Deer Rodeo.

County Fair, Harvest Days set for Aug. 25-26

The Castro County Fair and Harvest Days Celebration is coming up fast and is scheduled for Aug. 25-26. The theme this year is “Paradise on the Plains.” Entries and exhibits should be brought to the Dimmitt City Hall on Friday between noon and 6 p.m.

Texas sues Planned Parenthood

The state of Texas has targeted Planned Parenthood in a lawsuit to return millions of dollars in Medicaid reimbursements — and pay far more in fines. A hearing was set for Tuesday before U.S.

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