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Police Beat May 14, 2026

Arrests 05/09/26 at 7:15 p.m. Reyes, Synthia M., 43 years of age, of Kermit, TX. Aggravated...

Lady Panthers Take Third Place in State Tournament

Lady Panthers Take Third Place in State Tournament By John Earp The Lady Panthers Softball Team...

Council Accepts City Clerk’s Resignation

Council Accepts City Clerk’s Resignation By John Earp During a specially called meeting of the Jal...

All Systems Go for Jal High School’s Rocketry Program

All Systems Go for Jal High School’s Rocketry Program Press Release 05/05/26 Devon employees...

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Senior Spotlight 2026

Nayeli Rivera

Nayeli Rivera Sports/Activities: Volleyball, cheer Favorite part of high school: My favorite part of high school was learning from my past and seeing how my future is being shaped by my just showing up and doing what I have to do. Biggest positive influences: My...

Edwin Munoz

Edwin Munoz Favorite part of high school: Weights class Biggest positive influence: My dad, because he makes see that in life nothing is free and easy, and I have to work for it. Plans after high school: Work in the oilfield. Parents: Maria Gonzalez and Hector...

Daniel Ornelas

Daniel Ornelas Sports/Activities: Football, basketball, and track Favorite part of high school: Sports Biggest positive influences: Coaches, they have always pushed me even when I thought I couldn’t do it anymore. Favorite Teacher: Coach Linman Plans after high...

Jessica Rodriguez

Jessica Rodriguez Sports/Activities: National Honor Society, Veterans Day Ceremony, Softball, and Academic Team. Favorite part of high school: My favorite experience was meeting new people, I wasn't very social before beginning high school and high school taught me...

Ebany Aguilar

Ebany Aguilar Sports/Activities: My freshman year I did track, basketball, and powerlifting. I've done powerlifting since my 8th grade year. I joined cheer my senior year. My sophomore year I joined student council and I've been president for the last two years. I...

Jenicka Amaro

Jenicka Amaro Favorite part of high school: My favorite part of my high school experience has been my senior year. Biggest positive influences: The most positive influences in my life have been my parents and my siblings. Their love, support, and sacrifice have been...

Dilan Loera

Dilan Loera Favorite part of high school: Seeing my friends. Biggest positive influences: The people who have had the biggest impact on my life have been my friends and girlfriend. Favorite Teacher: Mr. Willmon. He made it easier to understand math. Plans after high...

Absan Maldonado

Absan Maldonado Activities/Sports: Rocketry Favorite part of high school: Hanging out with my friends Biggest positive influences: My parents and my coaches Favorite Teacher: Coach Ross Plans after high school: College Parents: Absan Maldonado and Lili Cazarez Advice...

Miranda Olivo

Miranda Olivo Sports/Activities: Track, Cross Country, Basketball, Cheer Favorite part of high school: My favorite part of high school has been the friendships I have, all the hangouts, the laughs in class, and being there for each other. Being involved in track has...

Abraham Vasquez

Abraham Vasquez Sports/Activities: Baseball, football, track, cross country Favorite part of high school: Hanging out with my friends. Biggest positive influences: My parents and my friends. Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Parsons because she’s nice and don’t be getting mad at...

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Police Beat May 14, 2026

Arrests 05/09/26 at 7:15 p.m. Reyes, Synthia M., 43 years of age, of Kermit, TX. Aggravated driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor/drugs, approach of oncoming vehicle, yield right of way. Arrest location: 501 S Third St, Allsup’s south. Arrested by J....

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