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CLOVIS — Transitioning to a new school can bring anxiety. So Clovis Municipal Schools is looking to combat those fears with today's transition camp for sixth-grade students preparing to enter middle school for the first time. "We know that a student transitioning from one school to another is kind of a big deal, especially when we look at an elementary child moving to a middle school," Marshall Middle School Principal Todd Morris said. "It can be a little bit scary, be a l...
CLOVIS — Nothing like a night out to bring people together and occasion some reflection. That was the experience for some during Clovis' annual iteration of National Night Out, held Tuesday evening at Greene Acres Park. The event centered around law enforcement and first responders; Clovis police set up their armored SWAT vehicle for tours inside, while state police and game officials chatted with locals and a Clovis fire engine ladder hoisted the banner high over 21st s...
TWU named top LSC athletic staff RICHARDSON, Texas — Texas Woman’s University’s athletic training staff was recognized Wednesday as the best in the Lone Star Conference for the 2017-18 academic year, according to a release from the conference. The annual award helps raise awareness of the athletic training profession. The voting panel is comprised of the 11 head athletic trainers at LSC schools, and nobody can vote for their own institution. This is the second such award for TWU. The staff includes Kris Ring, Assistant Athle...
CLOVIS — Scott Fly stood and shook slightly while addressing Judge Drew Tatum on Tuesday afternoon. His attorney Dan Lindsey put his arm around him and stilled his trembling shoulder. His statement to the judge was brief: “I’m sorry, your honor. That’s all I’ve got to say.” Fly pleaded no contest to criminal sexual communication with a child, a fourth-degree felony. By terms of the plea agreement finalized that afternoon, he received a deferred sentence of 18 months probation, along with the requirement to register as... Full story
Curry County Fair Schedule of events Monday-Aug. 18 (Subject to change without notice) Monday-Entry Day • 6 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Junior Livestock entries accepted • 6 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Weigh and classify all Market Swine • 8 a.m.-6 p.m. — Home Arts Entries accepted, Home Arts Building • 8 a.m.-6 p.m. — Flower Show entries accepted, Home Arts Building • 8 a.m.-6 p.m. — Agriculture exhibits accepted, Agriculture Building • 8 a.m.-6 p.m. — 4-H, FFA Poultry & Rabbit entries accepted, Poultry & Rabbit Barn • 11:30 a.m. — Weigh an... Full story
On this date ... 1958: A 12-year-old boy was not seriously injured, but his mother's 1957 station wagon sustained "considerable damage" when he rolled it in a ditch on North Thomas Street. Eddie Myers, who lived at 217 Redwood, lost control of the vehicle while traveling south on a dirt road, officials said. Young Eddie was cited for speeding and driving without a license. Pages Past is compiled by David Stevens. Contact him at: [email protected]...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Tuesday: Clovis • Deann Ritch, 44, probation violation • Toniann Sandoval, 34, probation violation • Lonnie Clark, 29, parole violation • Eloy Carabajal, 38, tampering with evidence • David Gibson, 39, trafficking controlled substances (possession with intent), possession of explosive or incendiary device, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance • Stephen Savage, 25, probation violation • Lonnie Lucero, 25, failure to appear • Patricia Lindse...
Tuesday • Water Policy Advisory Board — 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Public meeting — 3 p.m. in Ingram Room at Clovis-Carver Public Library with city of Clovis officials to discuss the Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan. Information: 75-769-7828 Wednesday • Clovis Chamber Board — 11:30 a.m. at the chamber. Information: 575-769-7828 Aug. 16 • ENM Water Utility Authority — 1 p.m. at Sitterly Professional Center, 801 Pile St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-4262 • Clovis City Commission ...
Today • Parkview Elementary ribbon cutting — 9 a.m. at 2501 E. 14th St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7300 • Preschool story-time — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 Friday • Child Find screening — 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dora schools. Bring infants, toddlers for early intervention pre-screening. Information: 575-477-2211 • Sign unveiling — 3:30 p.m. Stand-In Photo sign at Curry County Fairgrounds. Information: 575-763-6016 • Old Timer’s brisket meal fundraiser — 6 p.m. at the P.E. Complex in Melro...