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Feeding America study says ‘food budget shortfall’ at highest level in 20 years
According to an annual Feeding America food insecurity study, the extra amount of money people facing hunger need to feed themselves and their families reached its highest point in the last 20 years, while regions including the High Plains have continued to see a climbing number of people in need.
South Plains College offers drone certification classes as part of their IMET course
LUBBOCK, Texas—We see them flying around, but ever wanna learn how to fly them? a drones that is. South Plains College offers drone certification classes as part of their Industrial Manufacturing course. You can earn a license to fly drones commercially and also learn the skills to build and repair drones. Find out more at southplainscollege.edu.
WATCH: 98 Wayland graduates participate in May commencement ceremony
PLAINVIEW, TX (NEWS RELEASE) - Graduates participated Saturday, May 18, in commencement ceremonies held at Wayland Baptist University’s main campus in Plainview, Texas. Ninety-eight Wayland graduates received diplomas during the ceremony held at 2 p.m., in Hutcherson Center. Dr. Cindy McClenagan, Vice president for Academic Affairs, presented the candidates for degrees to Dr. Bobby Hall, President, who conferred degrees. He was assisted by Mark Jones, chair of Wayland’s Board of Trustees.
Retired firefighter enjoys ride along, shares words of encouragement and support for department
PLAINVIEW, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Lieutenant Bryan Merrick and Equipment Operator Carlos Martinez arrived at Lieutenant Phillip Borron’s home on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, for a ride along. Dressed in his Class A uniform (blue ceremonial uniform), the 30-year retired firefighter was ready to report for his ride along with the department.
Clarendon City Council rejects ordinance banning travel to access abortion outside of Texas
Northbound motorists drive on I-27 south of Plainview, a route traveled by many that seek abortion healthcare while headed out of Texas. (Mark Rogers for The Texas Tribune) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.
Plainview man killed in Monday morning crash in Martin Co.
MARTIN COUNTY, Texas — A man from Plainview lost his life following a crash in Martin County early Monday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. According to DPS, 41-year-old Roberto Rubio of Plainview was driving his 2018 GMC Sierra southbound on FM 829 when he collided with a semi-truck driven by 26-year-old Devontrell Rimmer traveling eastbound on CR 3400.
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