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Paxton halts selloff of border wall material

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Monday, December 30, 2024

After filing a lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has effectively blocked the Biden administration from getting rid of any border wall materials over the next 30 days.“We have successfully blocked the Biden Administration from disposing of any further border wall materials before President...

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Arrington introduces ELITE Bill

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Monday, December 30, 2024

While the 89th Legislature regular session is set to run in 2025 from Jan. 14 through June 2, with hundreds of pieces of legislation already filed, Texans will see several go into effect in 2025 which were implemented in the 88th Texas Legislature.New laws will range from changes in vehicle...

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Xcel ready to meet winter power needs

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Monday, December 30, 2024

Xcel Energy is set to supply more than enough electricity to meet peak demand this winter in the Texas and New Mexico communities it serves and is encouraging customers to use tools and information to lower winter power bills while staying comfortable through the coldest months.“We are...

North Gin, Mortensen Wind Energy, and Invenergy/ Bethel Wind Farm made generous donations to the annual Sheriff’s Toy Drive, along with others who donated money and toys for children in the county. Sheriff Sal Rivera and deputies delivered the toys to families who signed up on Dec. 23-24. Sheriff Sal Rivera thanked all those who participated to bring joy to many children in the county. North Gin also made donations to Child Protective Services.

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Holiday Donations

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Monday, December 30, 2024

DHS Freshman Bobcats Basketball

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Dimmit High School Basketball

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Monday, December 23, 2024

The Dimmitt Bobcats defeated the Springlake Wolverines in an overtime game, 56-52.The Bobcats hit 14 of 35 2-point shots, five of 24 3-pointers,13 of 27 free throws, collected 13 offensive rebounds, 30 defensive rebounds, six assists, eight deflection, 17 steals and had 22 turnovers and 30...

2024-25 Nazareth Swiftettes Basketball - (front, left to right) Jolee Pigg, Addie Schulte, Madison Brockman, Kelsie Gunter, (center row) Kambri Cleavinger and Taylor Wethington(back row) Coach Nathan Branum, Coach Eric Schilling, Lexi Ramaekers, Emerson Moore, Brooklyn Birkenfeld, Coach Whitney Bryan

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Nazareth High School Basketball

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Monday, December 23, 2024

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Quinn Minute - A Long Healthy Life

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Quinn Minute - A Long Healthy Life

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Monday, December 23, 2024

Is there any proven way to improve life expectancy?Personally, I’d like to make it to 100. Each year I try to eliminate one bad habit, and now I have none. That’s depressing.The average life expectancy in the U.S. today is 77.2 years.

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Choose Farmers Over Politics

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Monday, December 23, 2024

By Russell Boening, President, Texas Farm Bureau As a farmer and rancher, I’ve learned to count on the seasons. They don’t wait.

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Social Security Matters

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Monday, December 23, 2024

by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, Dear Rusty: I had to start collecting Social Security at 62, and I am 75 now.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Monday, December 23, 2024

Vacations often promise relaxation, but before reaching a state of tranquility is the chaos of traveling, especially during the holidays.

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