Amarillo policeman wounded in traffic stop

An Amarillo motorcycle officer was shot following a struggle with a man during a traffic stop. Last Friday morning, the office stopped a man in pickup truck for a traffic violation. Upon running the driver’s information, the man was found to have a warrant.

Together, we will get through this

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Stephen remembered how he had witnessed some of the great miracles that Jesus had performed. He was still young, but he had a passion to share the gospel that Jesus had commissioned his disciples to share.

Restaurants being sued for false advertising

While it seems to be standard practice for restaurants to tempt customers to buy their food with enticing photos, and then serve up the item that looks nothing like what was expected, a man in New York has had enough.

Tractor Parade entry deadline Aug. 17

It’s time to hitch up and get rolling toward participation in the Deaf Smith County Historical Society’s third annual Tractor Parade and Jubilee August 19 in Dameron Park in downtown Hereford. The deadline for a new feature of the event, naming of a local Farmer of the Year, is coming up on Aug.

Anton man arrested for animal cruelty

An Anton man on Sunday was charged with two counts of animal cruelty after witnesses filed complaints that he was seen driving with two dogs tethered to the back of his vehicle. The Hockley Sheriff’s Office was notified of a potential animal cruelty case in the 400 block of East Ellwood in Anton.

Dimmitt MAYB at Nationals

The Dimmitt 4th grade basketball team competed against the best in the nation at the Boys MAYB (Mid America Youth Basketball) National Championships in Wichita, Kansas on Aug. 3-6. After winning a qualifying tournament in Lubbock, the team was invited to play at this event.

Ballot order drawn for proposed amendments

Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that voters will consider in the next statewide election on Nov. 7. Proposition 1 – HJR 126.

Brownfield police officer indicted

A Brownfield Police Department officer has been indicted and placed on administrative leave.

Xcel offers summer payment options

Following an extended streak of record-setting temperaturesinXcelEnergy’s Texas-New Mexico service area driving up electricity usage and billing costs, Xcel is urging customers who may have difficulties paying bills to contact customer agents for options in making payments.