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07/26/2024

It’s always great to see former Demons and Demonettes go on and do great things once they leave the halls of Dumas High School. Along with the likes of Jeff Willis, former Dumas Demon two-sport athlete Alan Trayler is now leading a collegiate baseba…

It’s always great to see former Demons and Demonettes go on and do great things once they leave the halls of Dumas High School. Along with the likes of Jeff

07/26/2024

The 3rd Annual Rick Stone “It’s All for the Girls” Tournament took place this past weekend at the JBS Field of Dreams. The hometown teams represented well over the weekend. Destruction took third in the 10U bracket, Mass Destruction finished second …

The 3rd Annual Rick Stone “It’s All for the Girls” Tournament took place this past weekend at the JBS Field of Dreams. The hometown teams represented well over the weekend.

07/25/2024

With the need for blood to save the lives of trauma victims, surgery patients, women giving birth, cancer and sickle cell patients, and others never ending, the Coffee Memorial Blood Center bloodmobile will be back in Dumas for a community blood dri…

With the need for blood to save the lives of trauma victims, surgery patients, women giving birth, cancer and sickle cell patients, and others never ending, the Coffee Memorial Blood

07/23/2024

“I’m glad the fire departments do this,” said Bobby Broxson last year after attending a memorial service in Sunray Community Hall honoring the 19 firefighters who died in the July 29, 1956 fire and explosion at the Shamrock McKee Refinery near Sunra…

“I’m glad the fire departments do this,” said Bobby Broxson last year after attending a memorial service in Sunray Community Hall honoring the 19 firefighters who died in the July

07/22/2024

The 8U Yellow City Spark softball team is an Amarillo travel coach pitch team made up of girls Dumas, Hereford and Amarillo. They recently won the USSSA Southern National Championship in Dallas with a 7-1 record at the tournament.

The 8U Yellow City Spark softball team is an Amarillo travel coach pitch team made up of girls Dumas, Hereford and Amarillo. They recently won the USSSA Southern National Championship

07/22/2024

Dumas Tennis kicks off the fall season with first official practice of the season.

07/18/2024

Edit: we have a winner! Congratulations to Sabrina Leven!

Hannah Hernandez became the first Demonette pieerlifter ro win a state title earlier this year!

Trivia Time!

Who was the first Demonette powerlifter to win the state title?

First person to answer correctly will receive two free passes to Wonderland Park! Passes must be picked up by 7/25 by 5 pm or they will be forfeited.

07/18/2024

Dumas multi-sport athlete Hannah Hernandez joins us in The Sports Den!

07/18/2024

When we originally published Mr. Thornburg's obituary, services were scheduled for a later date. Those services will take place July 20 at 11 at Calvary's fellowship hall.

Ellis Lee Thornburg, 74, of Dumas, TX went to be with the Lord on June19, 2024 at his home in Dumas. Born June 14, 1950 in Shattuck, OK, Ellis was

07/17/2024

If you missed out on winning our trivia question today. You’ll have another opportunity tomorrow! Thank you all for playing

07/17/2024

Edit: We have a winner! Congratulations to Mikki Wittie!

Pheasant Trails added nine holes in 1993 to make it an 18-hole course. It was reopened on August 7 1993 with a tournament!

Trivia time!!!

What year did Pheasant Trails Golf Course become an 18-hole course?

The first to answer correctly will win two free passes to Wonderland Park! Passes must be picked up by 7/24 by 5 pm or they will be forfeited

07/16/2024

High temperatures, little rain, and increased water consumption have caused the City of Dumas to implement Stage 3 of our Drought Contingency Plan. A little reminder that we automatically go into Stage 1 of the Plan from May 1st to September 30th annually, this is known as our summer conservation period. Unfortunately, this has not been enough to meet the daily demands. The requirements for going into Stage 3 of the Plan are:

-When the city's water demand exceeds 90 percent of the city's water production for (3) consecutive days, or;
-The city's water system falls below 70 percent capacity for more than 6 hours a day for (3) consecutive days.

We have met both of these criteria points. Water is a valuable resource and the city has plans in place to upgrade our water infrastructure, but we need the community's help to mitigate our water shortage. The city is working with our high water consumers to help reduce our daily water demand. Let's all do our part and make sure we protect one of our most valuable resources, water!

The following is a link to our Drought Contingency Plan including Stage 3: Moderate Water Shortage Conditions:

https://ecode360.com/40344598

Stage 3 Main Points:

a.) Goal: Reduce daily water demand by 20%;

b.) ALL REQUIREMENTS OF STAGE 2 SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT DURING STAGE 3 EXCEPT:

1.) Irrigation for landscaped areas shall be limited to:

-Sundays and Thursdays for customers' street addresses ending in even numbers (0,2,4,6,8) and only between the hours of 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

-Saturdays and Wednesdays for customers' street address ending in odd numbers (1,3,5,7,9) and between the hours of 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

-THE USE OF HOSE END SPRINKLERS IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES.

2.) The city shall adhere to water restrictions except parks may be adjusted to accommodate park patrons,

3.) Watering of golf course tees is prohibited unless the golf course utilizes its own water source.

Note: The city's golf course operates on its own water distribution system and is separate from city infrastructure.

4.) The use of water for construction purposes from designated hydrants under special permit is discontinued.

(Please see the City Ordinance and Water Conservation & Drought Contingency Plan for more details. - Article 13.07)

Citizens who do not comply with Stage 3 of the Plan lined out above will be contacted by City Staff.

07/12/2024

Playing collegiate sports is something many high school athletes dream about, but few get to do. On July 10, Sunray Bobcat Parker Johnson verbally committed to continue his baseball career and education at Amarillo College.

Playing collegiate sports is something many high school athletes dream about, but few get to do. On July 10, Sunray Bobcat Parker Johnson verbally committed to continue his baseball career

07/12/2024

The school year is quickly approaching and as the final round of youth camps are slated for the last half of the month, kids are gearing up for the school year soon, including the Dumas Junior High cheerleading team.

The school year is quickly approaching and as the final round of youth camps are slated for the last half of the month, kids are gearing up for the school

07/11/2024

The Texas Primetime 8u travel baseball team went 4-0 at the Diamond Wars Tournament in Guymon this past weekend. The boys scored a team high 62 runs at the tournament.

The Texas Primetime 8U travel baseball team went 4-0 at the Diamond Wars Tournament in Guymon this past weekend. The boys scored a team high 62 runs at the tournament.

07/10/2024

Congratulations to Demonette softball players, Vida Fierro for being named to the TSWA/Blue Bell First Team all star team for 4-4A and to Star Cortes, Aaliyah Chairez and Yaritza Vargas for being Honorable Mentions!

07/10/2024

Dumas little league softball all star teams state send off!

07/09/2024

Edit: We have a winner! Congratulations to Caitlinn Tobias.

Mia Gray earned Sunday’s first ever state championship for powerlifting this past season!

Trivia Time!

Who won Sunray’s first ever powerlifting state championship?

First person to answer correctly will win two free passes to Wonderland! Passes must be picked up by July 16 by 5 p.m. or they will be forfeited.

07/08/2024

Let’s pack out the parking lot!

07/05/2024

Youth Softball and baseball is in full swing this summer. As Dumas hosts multiple softball tournaments this summer, Dumas Little League softball all-star teams are continuing to make history as the 11&12 and 9&10 year olds both won the Secti…

Youth Softball and baseball is in full swing this summer. As Dumas hosts multiple softball tournaments this summer, Dumas Little League softball all-star teams are continuing to make history as

07/04/2024

Project Feed The Kids returns Monday, July 8 and runs through Aug. 8 (M-TH, 11:30-1). New route this year: Please use Cedar Street (rather than Elm) and follow signs.

07/03/2024

A record 97 people turned out Friday evening to enjoy some beautiful landscaping, sample good food and beverages, socialize, compete in drawings, and raise money to help local students at Amarillo College (AC) at the Dumas/Moore County Chamber of Co…

A record 97 people turned out Friday evening to enjoy some beautiful landscaping, sample good food and beverages, socialize, compete in drawings, and raise money to help local students at

07/01/2024

The Sunray Bobcats will be entering the 2024 season ranked 10th in Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason poll for Class 2-A Division One. It is one of many accolade the Bobcats have earned this offseason.

The Sunray Bobcats will be entering the 2024 season ranked 10th in Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preseason poll for Class 2-A Division One. It is one of many accolade the

06/27/2024

A Dumas based travel team, The Savages 16U, competed in The Goliath Tournament in Lubbock this past weekend where they finished second. Jazlynn Quigley, Yaritza Vargas, and Madi Zubia were all named MVP for three different games.

A Dumas based travel team, The Savages 16U, competed in The Goliath Tournament in Lubbock this past weekend where they finished second. Jazlynn Quigley, Yaritza Vargas, and Madi Zubia were

06/25/2024

Bobcats coming at 10!

06/25/2024

Edit: We have a winner! Demon Stadium hosted its first official game in 1966! Thank you for participating!

Trivia time!

What year did Demon Stadium officially open?

First person to answer correctly will receive two free wristbands for Wonderland! Wristbands must be picked up by July 2 by 5 pm at The Moore County News Press office, or they will be forfeited.

06/25/2024

The Dumas Little League season has come to an end but a few lucky players were been chosen to represent Dumas as all-stars and kept playing. In fact, three Dumas all-star teams were crowned tournament champions earlier this week.

The Dumas Little League season has come to an end but a few lucky players were been chosen to represent Dumas as all-stars and kept playing. In fact, three Dumas

06/21/2024

Looks like fun!

Does your company want some great advertisement? Join us in supporting Moore County though our Comedy Night!!!! We are currently looking for company sponsors for tables, silent auction items, and food sponsors.

Packages include

Bar Sponsors- We will proudly hang a banner on the bar for your company.

Dinner Sponsors- If your company would like to help sponsor the dinner, we are making a sponsor board and recognized them during the dinner.

Silent Auction Sponsors- If your company would like to sponsor a silent auction item, we will proudly put your logo with the auction.

Event Tables- If your company sponsors two or more tables you will be placed on the sponsor board and recognized.

Our main goals this year is to fund project Christmas. Last year with donations from our local community we were able to feed fifty families Christmas dinner. This year we want to do more. Our goal is to feed all three hundred families that receive assistance from our local food pantry Christmas dinner. We also are going to be working with local organizations to give gifts to local children.


All donations are tax deductible and we will gladly provide receipts

06/21/2024

The Moore County Marlins finished third out of 11 Saturday, June 15 at Garden City. This marks another top five finish for the Marlins this season.