WTAMU adds new benefit for employees

Dimmit PD backs boys heading to Denver

The Dimmitt Police Department helped with a sendoff for group of young Dimmitt basketball players and their coaches for a trip to Denver, Colorado for a basketball tournament. After the boys played, they had the opportunity sit on the Denver Nuggets’ bench and interact with players as they warmed up for the Nuggets vs Hornets game.
The Dimmitt Police Department helped with a sendoff for group of young Dimmitt basketball players and their coaches for a trip to Denver, Colorado for a basketball tournament. After the boys played, they had the opportunity sit on the Denver Nuggets’ bench and interact with players as they warmed up for the Nuggets vs Hornets game.

A new benefit for West Texas A&M University staff members will offer employees the chance to make an impact on their community.

According to a Jan. 2 memo from WT President Walter V. Wendler, all full-time, non-faculty staff members will be allowed eight hours a year for a service day off.

Staff may volunteer for nonprofit organizations or for community relief efforts in the region. The leave, w…