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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Dumas and surrounding area locals gathered for the 1 and Only Dogie Days parade this morning, hosted by the Dumas Noon Lions Club.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  In true panhandle spirit, thousands of people will gather in Dumas this weekend to help raise thousands of dollars to support local charities by just having fun.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A few students at Dumas Junior High school have made history, becoming the first team to advance to the National Science Bowl.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Dumas Jr. High School student council is setting an example for its student body with the Peers Empowering Peers program.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Dumas Independent School District was hit hard in 2006 when refugees first began arriving in large numbers to work at the Swift Plant in Cactus.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  "Chief Nelson has been a breath of fresh air to the Dumas Police Department and the community." Gayla Cox of the domestic violence shelter in Dumas, Safe Place, is not alone in her assessment of Police Chief Jim Nelson. Nelson replaced Chief Dale Alvan and has worked to improve relations with the community.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  AgriLife Extension of Moore County hosted their first Water Wise Living Conference Monday evening to educate people on how to conserve water.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Snack Pak 4 Kids program continues to grow and expand into the towns of the Panhandle.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The City of Dumas has a number of projects underway in their business park. The land was set aside to help lure businesses interested in the Dumas economic climate.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Three Panhandle communities have been rocked by the tragic crash near the Valero Refinery Sunday afternoon

Monday, March 11, 2013  Three Panhandle communities are mourning the loss of five teenagers killed in a Sunday afternoon crash just Northeast of Dumas.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  School districts are stepping away from the traditional liaison officer, and opting to establish their own police departments, separate from its city.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Dumas Police and Firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of Spruce Street Sunday night.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Dumas Intermediate School may have a case of tuberculosis on their hands.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The Superintendent of Dumas Independent Schools has confirmed that a fourth grader had brought an unloaded gun to school.