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Abbott launches most wanted criminal illegal immigrants list

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott launched Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List last Tuesday, created in partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).The list is a new initiative to locate and arrest repeat offenders who have entered the country illegally and are wanted for...

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TPWD Lubbock office suffers fire

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
After the fire alarm system was triggered, Lubbock Fire Rescue (LFR) responded to find the building’s sprinkler system engaged. Between LFR and the sprinkler system, the fire was extinguished and LFR cleared the scene.
DISD Retiring Teachers (left to right) - Lisa Gunstream, Rebecca Rodriguez, Jeanie Birkenfeld, Larry Leivas and Darla Fisher. Not pictured, Chole Ortiz and Anita Velasquez.

DISD Retiring Teachers (left to right) - Lisa Gunstream, Rebecca Rodriguez, Jeanie Birkenfeld, Larry Leivas and Darla Fisher. Not pictured, Chole Ortiz and Anita Velasquez.

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DISD honors staff, board members

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
DISD held its Employee Awards Luncheon on May 24 and presented awards to staff and school board members. See more photos on back page.DISD Outgoing School Board members – Chevo Lumbrera (Place 3) who has served for 28 years; and Richard Martinez (Place 1) with 17 years of service.

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Nelson urges ballot privacy procedures

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Secretary of State Jane Nelson today issued an advisory on the urgent need to protect the privacy of Texas voters.The advisory comes at a time when there are claims of publicly disclosing ballots for political purposes.“Every Texan has the right to a secret ballot, and that right must remain sacred.
This past Thursday, Nazareth graduate and FFA chapter memberChloe Birkenfeld won the $20,000 Texas FFA scholarship sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. There were 150 finalists competing for scholarships.

This past Thursday, Nazareth graduate and FFA chapter memberChloe Birkenfeld won the $20,000 Texas FFA scholarship sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. There were 150 finalists competing for scholarships.

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This past Thursday, Nazareth graduate and FFA

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

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DFPS paints Cadillac Ranch purple to raise awareness

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)raised awareness for Elder Abuse Prevention Month in June by painting Cadillac Ranch purple this past Friday.According to the DFPS, the “Paint Cadillac Ranch Purple” event took aim at reminding community members about the importance of...
Governor Gregg Abbott took time out from his busy schedule to attend the first ever T20 World Cup held in Dallas and meet the Cricket USA team and coaches. Dallas was selected to co-host the big event, the first in the United States. (photo courtesy of Governor’s Office)

Governor Gregg Abbott took time out from his busy schedule to attend the first ever T20 World Cup held in Dallas and meet the Cricket USA team and coaches. Dallas was selected to co-host the big event, the first in the United States. (photo courtesy of Governor’s Office)

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T20 World Cup debut held in Dallas

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott celebrated making a bit of Texas history when the first ever T20 Cricket World Cup was played in the United States.“We hosted the FIRST EVER T20 Cricket World Cup in the United States— right at Grand Prairie Stadium,” said Abbott.
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