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Demonettes sweep Seminole, claim bi-district crown
The Dumas Demonette varsity softball team defeated the Seminole Maidens 2-0 (in a best-of-three series) in the opening round of post-season play to be crowned bi-district champion this past weekend. Dumas outscored the Maidens 37-10 in the series with a total of eight home runs hit. Game One.
US Army hosting wrestling clinic for area high school athletes
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — It’s a wrestling clinic formed from a partnership between the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program and local schools around the High Plains, with a multi-city event upcoming for May 6-8. “We’re going to Palo Duro [High School], and then we’re going up to Dumas,” said Captain Enrique Martinez, a 17-year […]
Volunteer efforts ongoing in communities impacted by Tx Panhandle wildfires
FRITCH, Texas (KFDA) - Almost two months after the devastating Texas Panhandle wildfires, local volunteers still continue to come together to help those impacted. “What the efforts are for the survivors and helping them get back to, I don’t want to say their normal existence, but their new normal, as we try to try them back into their area,” said Executive Pastor Dwight Kirksey, Celebration Family Church.
SBA outreach centers to close May 2 in Texas Panhandle
The deadline is coming up to apply for some of the wildfire recovery aid through the Small Business Adminstration (SBA), as the three outreach centers in Borger, Canadian and Fritch are set to close this week. According to a news release, Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of...
McDonald’s Gives Back Day promotion to benefit 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle
The McDonald's Gives Back Day promotion takes place Tuesday, April 30. McDonald's is teaming up with the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle to give back to area first responders after the devastating High Plains wildfires.
Moore County Clerk Brenda McKanna: ‘No way anyone can tell how you voted.’
Early voting in person for the May 4 election to determine seats on the Dumas City Commission and Dumas Independent School District Board of Trustees began Monday. Moore County Clerk Brenda McKanna, whose staff is conducting the election, said two issues had already arisen on the first day that needed clarification.
Gray to make fourth trip to Austin
The Sunray Bobcats and Lady Cats varsity track teams had 16 kids compete in the regional meet this past weekend. Mia Gray makes her fourth consecutive state appearance as she qualified for shot put and discus. Although all but one competitor’s season ended, Sunray will look back at this season...
Dumas Demonettes crowned district champs, now look to make history
DUMAS, Texas (KFDA) - The regular season for high school softball finished up this past week. Numerous area teams are now looking forward to the playoffs. One of those teams is the District 4-4A champions, the Dumas Demonettes. Dumas defeated Pampa on Friday 5-4 to claim the district title. The...
Sanford-Fritch defeats Quanah behind massive first inning
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Sanford-Fritch Lady Eagles defeated the Quanah Lady Indians by a score of 21-0 in Friday evening’s bi-district softball championship game. The Lady Eagles scored 20 runs in the first inning to lead them to victory. They were led by Hallie White’s four RBIs, two hits and two runs in the game. Eight out of the nine Sanford-Fritch starters recorded an RBI in the game.
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