Texas constitutional carry in effect Sept. 1

As of Sept. 1, a new state law will soon let most Texans carry handguns in public without going through training or having to get permits. Gov. Greg Abbott lauded the so-called “constitutional carry” legislation and other firearms bills when he signed them into law.

Checking the Levels

Crews were out this past week checking groundwater levels in the numerous monitor wells located in the Dimmitt area, including several on East and West Bedford. With water conservation important to the West Texas regions, a close eye is kept on the drop/usage of groundwater.

State lawmakers file bill to ban radioactive waste storage

Texas lawmakers are again trying to ban the most dangerous type of radioactive waste from entering the Lone Star State — at the same time as a nuclear waste disposal company in West Texas pursues a federal application to store the highly radioactive materials.

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DHS Volleyball

Varsity Ariathna Lopez. Sr., Macías, Sr., Haylee Melendez, Sr., Marium Montreal, Sr., Michelle Ontiveros, Sr., Jazlyn Rodriguez, Sr., Alondra Velo, Sr., Mariah Marmolejo, Jr., Makayla Delgado, So., K’Mree Nino, So., Na’khiyah Porras, So.

Texas hunting, fishing licenses on sale

With current year licenses expiring on Aug. 31, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have advised that hunting and fishing licenses are now available for purchase for the 2021-22 hunting season. The exception is the Year-from-Purchase-All-Water-Fishing Package.

Sod Poodles lose Thomas, Frias

The Amarillo Sod Poodles will be losing two fan favorites on the roster. Outfielder Alek Thomas and RHP Luis Frias were promoted to the Diamondbacks Triple-A Reno Aces this past Monday. Thomas, 21, finished his season in Amarillo hitting a .288 batting average with 41 RBI and 10 home runs.

Naz FFA Agronomy Team

The Nazareth FFA Agronomy Team traveled to Dumas to practice for the Nationals with the help of Remmington Seed and Gavilon. The state champion team will compete in Indianapolis in October.