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Picking the right plant and preparing soil are important in setting up a garden. (Photo by Texas AgriLife Extension)

Picking the right plant and preparing soil are important in setting up a garden. (Photo by Texas AgriLife Extension)

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Planning for Summer Gardens

Kristie Keys, Castro County Extension
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Temperatures are warming up but that doesn’t mean you should plant your garden just yet!While the weather is a lot nicer in March, it still could get cold enough to hurt small seedlings and even transplanted plants (unless they are cold tolerant).
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
From their adorable snort to bulging eyes and ever endearing waddle, smush-faced dogs are increasing in popularity due to their cuteness and fun-loving personalities.
Displayer for the month of March at Rhoads Memorial Library is Sue Summers, a member of the Ogallala Quilters Society.

Displayer for the month of March at Rhoads Memorial Library is Sue Summers, a member of the Ogallala Quilters Society.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The first reading program for adults here at Rhoads Memorial Library ended last week.

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The Spirit of Skill

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
“and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills,” Exodus 31:3 (NIV) There is a clear distinction between talent and anointing.

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Senate panel considers changes to special ed funding

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
by Richard Lee Under a bill considered by the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday, thestate’s school finance system would base additional funding for special education students on the type and intensity of services provided, rather than where they receive those services.Senator Paul Bettencourt,...

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Get Cracking

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
How do you want your eggs? Many order sunny side up; while others choose from offerings of scrambled, soft boiled, poached, French toast, breakfast quiche, eggs Benedict or hard boiled.
Pablo Perez has been named to the President’s Honor List at Texas Tech University for achieving a 4.0 grade point for the 2024 Fall semester. Perez is a chemistry and math major at TTU and a 2024 graduate of Dimmitt High School. He is the son of Robert Perez and the late Astrid Perez.

Pablo Perez has been named to the President’s Honor List at Texas Tech University for achieving a 4.0 grade point for the 2024 Fall semester. Perez is a chemistry and math major at TTU and a 2024 graduate of Dimmitt High School. He is the son of Robert Perez and the late Astrid Perez.

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Columbia University penalized $400M for antisemitism

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Education (ED), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the immediate cancellation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University due to the...

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Texas high-cost state for business startups

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A new Simplify LCC study has shown that Texas is one of the most expensive to start a business in 2025, analyzing nine business cost-related factors across four main categories in all 50 states and D.C.An unprecedented number of Americans having started their own businesses so far this decade, with...
Ryan Heitschmidt

Ryan Heitschmidt

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Ryan Heitschmidt

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Ryan Heitschmidt, graduate of Nazareth High School and student at WTAMU, has been named the American Meat Science Association(AMSA) 2025-26 student board president. Heitschmidt served as the 2024-25 South Region Director, WTAMU.
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