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The United Family will break ground June 16 on a new United Supermarkets location in Seminole. Company leaders will be joined by city officials and community partners for a ceremony marking the start of construction.
Hale County commissioners voted against restricting aerial fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. Officials cited recent rainfall and improved conditions, allowing holiday firework sales and use to proceed without additional county restrictions.
The Levelland City Council met June 1 to swear in new District B member Tushar Bhakta, review proposed zoning ordinance changes, and discuss mobile food vendor regulations. Several items were tabled for further review, and staff provided updates before the council entered executive session.
The Texas Department of Public Safety identified 54-year-old Clodoaldo Salas as the driver killed in a June 6 semi-truck crash on U.S. Highway 84. Investigators said the truck crossed multiple lanes before overturning and coming to rest on its side.
The West Texas State Veterans Cemetery will officially join the National Purple Heart Trail this week. A special ceremony will honor combat-wounded veterans and recognize those who were injured or killed in military service.
Lubbock-Cooper ISD is considering unified attendance zones that would keep middle school classmates together through high school beginning in 2027. While district leaders cite stability and growth planning, some parents have raised concerns about transportation, communication, and the proposal's impact.
The Wolfforth library has been named a Family Place Library, recognizing its commitment to supporting young children and families. The designation highlights efforts in early literacy, parent education, family engagement, and programs designed to promote childhood development and school readiness.
New Home captured its first baseball state championship with a 7-2 victory over Iola at Dell Diamond. The Leopards erupted for five first-inning runs and finished a historic season with a 30-8 record and four all-tournament selections.
Friona EMS has named Dr. Chase Griffin as its new medical director. Griffin, a Texas Tech Health Sciences Center graduate and board-certified physician, currently practices at Griffin Family Medicine and plans to pursue additional aviation medicine training.
Scurry County authorities are investigating after a body was discovered along the shoreline of Lake J.B. Thomas. Officials believe the death may be connected to a previously reported missing person case and have ordered an autopsy.
The city of Snyder received the 2026 Texas Environmental Excellence Award for its Keep Snyder Beautiful initiative. Officials say cleanup efforts and community partnerships have helped transform neighborhoods and promote long-term environmental improvement across the city.
Two Odessa residents were killed and two others suffered serious injuries in a late-night Yoakum County crash. DPS investigators say the collision happened at the intersection of State Highway 214 and FM 213.
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