Michael Wright

Dumas

Editor and Publisher at Moore County News-Press

Articles

Two arrested on drug charges following execution of search warrant

1 week ago | moorenews.com | Michael Wright

Hundreds of grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were seized during a Saturday, May 31 execution of a search warrant in Dumas. According to Dumas Police Department (DPD) Lt. Tommy Gonzales, the warrant was executed in the 800 block of Binkley Street around 7 a.m. Saturday by officers of the DPD along with detectives and members of the Special Response Team. During the search, law enforcement discovered over 360 grams of methamphetamine and various items of drug paraphernalia.
Donald Trump Please Pardon Cain Velasquez

Feb 2, 2025 | change.org | Michael Wright

On February 28, 2022, Velasquez allegedly shot at a man in Santa Clara County, California, and hit an unintended person. The man whom Velasquez allegedly intended to shoot, Harry Goularte Jr., had been arrested prior to the shooting for allegedly committing child sexual abuse on Velasquez's son at a daycare owned by Goularte's family. The man shot was Goularte's step father.
Dumas man dies in Thursday morning accident

Oct 11, 2024 | moorenews.com | Michael Wright

A 31-year-old Dumas man is dead following a traffic accident that took place Thursday morning, Oct. 10 in Hartley County about 11 miles east of Dalhart. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2015 Volvo truck tractor towing a semi-trailer was exiting a private drive and turning right to travel east on FM 281. “In the process of… the turn, the semi-trailer detached from the truck tractor and came to rest in both lanes of travel,” said the DPS.
Dumas man dies in Thursday morning accident

Oct 10, 2024 | starlocalmedia.com | Michael Wright

A 31-year-old Dumas man is dead following a traffic accident that took place Thursday morning, Oct. 10 in Hartley County about 11 miles east of Dalhart. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2015 Volvo truck tractor towing a semi-trailer was exiting a private drive and turning right to travel east on FM 281. “In the process of… the turn, the semi-trailer detached from the truck tractor and came to rest in both lanes of travel,” said the DPS. kAm%92E :D H96?
News-Press family mourns loss of friend, co-worker

Sep 6, 2024 | moorenews.com | Michael Wright

Friday, Aug. 30 is a day we won’t soon forget. Shortly after everyone arrived, we were informed of the passing of our dear friend and longtime co-worker, Jessie Frausto. The News-Press family is deeply saddened by the loss of Jessie. He was a driving force behind our sales department for many years. Though his health had begun to deteriorate over the past couple of years, Jessie continued to give it his all each day working for the newspaper he loved.
News-Press family mourns loss of friend, co-worker

Sep 5, 2024 | starlocalmedia.com | Michael Wright

Friday, Aug. 30 is a day we won’t soon forget. Shortly after everyone arrived, we were informed of the passing of our dear friend and longtime co-worker, Jessie Frausto. The News-Press family is deeply saddened by the loss of Jessie. He was a driving force behind our sales department for many years. Though his health had begun to deteriorate over the past couple of years, Jessie continued to give it his all each day working for the newspaper he loved. kAmy6DD:6 3682?
News-Press to change print publication schedule this week

Sep 1, 2024 | moorenews.com | Michael Wright

Changes are in store for our print edition in the coming weeks, and I wanted to take a few moments to discuss what we are doing and what you, our readers and marketing partners, can expect. First, the publication schedule. Our upcoming Midweek, August 28-29, edition will be the final “midweek” paper published by the News-Press. The following Weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, edition will be the final “weekend” paper we’ll publish.
DJHS choir members compete at UIL Solo/Ensemble contest

Feb 6, 2024 | moorenews.com | Michael Wright

Members of the Dumas Junior High Choir loaded up and headed south on Saturday, Jan. 27 to compete at the University Interscholastic League Solo/Ensemble Contest held at Amarillo Tascosa High School. Dumas students made a strong showing at the contest. According to Ken Shore, DJHS Choir Director, the students performed well. In fact, he said a total of 21 soloists performed during the contest with 19 of them returning home with 1st Division ratings while two others earned a 2nd Division rating.
DJHS choir members compete at UIL Solo/Ensemble contest

Feb 5, 2024 | brenhambanner.com | Michael Wright

Members of the Dumas Junior High Choir loaded up and headed south on Saturday, Jan. 27 to compete at the University Interscholastic League Solo/Ensemble Contest held at Amarillo Tascosa High School. Dumas students made a strong showing at the contest. According to Ken Shore, DJHS Choir Director, the students performed well. In fact, he said a total of 21 soloists performed during the contest with 19 of them returning home with 1st Division ratings while two others earned a 2nd Division rating.
Project Feed the Kids serves over 12,000 meals

Sep 8, 2023 | moorenews.com | Michael Wright

Project Feed the Kids set a new milestone during its 20-day serving period this summer. The non-profit organization surpassed its 2022 distribution of 11,518 lunches by distributing 12,140 meals to children in need this summer. According to the organization’s website, “Not every child has access to lunches when schools are dismissed for the summer. But guess what?