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Extended Fourth of July weekend offers variety of celebrations around the region

Whether you’re traveling or staying close to home as you celebrate Independence Day this year, there’s bound to be an event close to you. The 2023 lineup of parades, contests, kids’ activities, and more starts on Tuesday, July 4—and the food, fun, and fireworks go through Monday, July 4.

Kent commission approves wellness incentive plan for employees

Following approval of minutes for its May 26 special meeting in which it approved extending an employment contract to Maggie McGhee as administrator of the Kent County Nursing Home, commissioners turned their attention to another matter related to community health.

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Abbott issues disaster declaration for Panhandle flooding, including Garza County

Governor Greg Abbott last week issued a disaster declaration for the Texas Panhandle, High Plains, and South Plains regions impacted by severe storms and flooding that began on May 27 and continues to affect homes,businesses,and the agriculture industry throughout the region.

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Magician at Ritz Theater in Snyder June 17 SNYDER—Stage magician Zak Mirz will be appearing at the Ritz Theater in downtown Snyder at 6 p.m. on June 17. Mirz is one of the biggest up-in-comers in the magic industry.

FRIDAY AT WHITE RIVER

FRIDAY AT WHITE RIVER The Good, The Bad and the Ugly will be playing on Friday, June 16 5-9 p.m. at the White River Marina's Friday Night Fish Fry. | COURTESY PHOTO

Texas State Parks host summer fun, 100th anniversary events

STAFF REPORTS AUSTIN — The Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks is in full swing as more Texans head outdoors. To commemorate 100 years, every state park will host at least one special community event during the 2023 Centennial year, along with regular park events all year long.

Patrick says House must return to Austin

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday that absent permission from the Senate, the House cannot adjourn itself permanently for the current special session and called on representatives to return to Austin to continue work on priority bills.

Mosquito-repellent plants for the garden

Rain has finally come to West Texas. And did some areas get the rain! There is a gardening truism—first comes the then, next come the mosquitoes. And do we have them! Mosquitoes are some of the most annoying pests around.