Preliminary estimates show wildfires that burned across the Panhandle earlier this year resulted in $123 million in agricultural losses, making it the costliest on record. The losses include more than 12,000 cattle deaths, lost grazing values and ranch infrastructure costs, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists who compiled the data.

The Gaines County Junior Livestock Association has announced validation for entries in the 2025 Gaines County Jr. Livestock Show Horse Show which will be held August 17, 2024. 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 2024 to be eligible to compete in the horse show to be held in August 2024. 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) 7584006 or Stoney Turner at (432) 661-6714.

Marriage License Brad Allen Sims, 47 and Shayla Castro, 47. Jesse Lynn Anthony, 26 and Anna Marie Teichroeb, 23.

Seminole Police Department Apr. 29 -- An officer responded to the 700 block of East Avenue A in reference to a disturbance.

Mental Health Month raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities. Mental Health Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans' lives, and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Mental health is essential for a person's overall health. Prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can recover from mental disorders and live full and productive lives.

end this week for Girls’ Athletic Director Tri Danley. Tasked with find - ing a replacement for Bailey Faught after she informed him that she would not be returning for the 2024-25 season, he wanted to fill the vacancy quickly to give the new coach a chance to meet with the players before the end of the school year.

The Seminole Hospital District, Seagraves Independent School District, and the City of Seagraves held elections on May 4, with election day results, as of Tuesday, May 7, now being released. In the Seminole Hospital District election, Angela Carter and incumbents Jay Youngblood, Lance Lovelady, and John Peters competed for At-Large Trustee positions with three-year terms.

At the Gaines County Commissioners Court meeting held on Monday, May 6, County Treasurer Michael Lord Jr. presented his quarterly investment report. He stated that the total funds on hand at the end of the second fiscal quarter amounted to $47,188,007.03.

WARRANTY DEEDS David Bergen, Victorine Maria Bergen, Vickie Bergen, to Peter Hiebert, Lot 18, Sunrise Estates. Marcus Crow, Beverly Crow to Juan Wall, Aganetha Wall, 4.00 AC Tract out of the SW/ Corner of the SE/4 of sec 57, BLK G.

Setting kids up for success. It’s what every parent, guardian, and educator wants for our nation’s schoolchildren. They understand the power that small changes have to make a big difference in the learning environment. That’s why here at USDA, we recently announced a generational investment in our children’s futures through updated school nutrition standards.