Dumas PD investigates stabbing A Dumas man is in satisfactory condition following a stabbing incident that took place early Sunday morning. Read more about the incident on the front page of the Feb. 2 print edition. BREAKING NEWS: Grand jury returns first degree murder indictment A Moore County grand jury has returned an indictment for first degree murder in the shooting death of Amie Kuykendall. According to the indictment, "Alan Ray Kuykendall, on or about the 14th day of January A.D. 2012, and before the presentment of this indictment, in the County and State foresaid, did then and there intentionally or knowingly cause the death of an individual, namely, Amie Kuykendall, by shooting the said Amie Kuykendall with a firearm." State of the Union address U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued this statement following the President’s State of the Union Address: “Tonight’s speech highlighted the massive disconnect between the President’s priorities and the nation’s most pressing challenges. Rather than seriously address those challenges, the President went through a familiar wish list that both Congress and the American people have already rejected. Americans must decide whether we want to return to our roots as a beacon of entrepreneurial energy, or continue down a path towards a European-style social democracy. I’m confident that Texans will choose the first option, and that’s what I will continue to fight for here in Washington.”
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Baby of the Year is back! Did your family have a new addition in 2011? Local residents are encouraged to enter the Baby of the Year contest. An entry form and more information may be found in the print edition. And, watch for the section coming in February! Autopsy: Three fatal gunshot wounds in Kuykendall shooting
According to Moore County Sheriff's Department, preliminary autopsy results found three fatal gunshot wounds in the Moore County murder investigation. Alan Kuykendall, 47, remains in Moore County Jail with bond set at $1 million. He is accused of shooting his wife, 32-year-old Amie Kuykendall, Saturday night in their home just outside the Dumas city limits. The case is expected to be presented to 69th District Attorney David Green later this week. The News-Press has learned that Amie Kuykendall's funeral will take place Friday at 11 a.m. in Borger at Bible Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Minton-Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Dumas man arrested after fatal shooting Dumas resident Alan Kuykendall, 47, is currently in Moore County Jail following an incident Saturday night involving a fatal shooting that claimed the life of his wife, Amie Kuykendall, 32, at the couple's Dumas home. Kuykendall has been arrested for allegedly shooting her. The News-Press is awaiting additional information from the Moore County Sheriff's Department. The Moore County Sheriff's Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating the incident. Kuykendall remains in Moore County Jail on $1 million bond and has been charged with first degree murder. Students show thanks to school board
Several principals, assisstant principals and students were present at Monday night’s school board meeting to show their appreciation for school board appreciation month. All Dumas Independent School District (DISD) campuses were represented at the meeting. Repeal of landscaping ordinance approved The second and final reading to repeal the city’s landscape Ordinance No. 1089, Chapter 98, Article VI, Division 4 was voted on during Tuesday night’s city commissioner’s meeting that took place in the municipal courtroom. City Commissioner David Bonner initiated the repeal during the Dec. 19 regular meeting.
