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The Grand Champion at the 15th annual Naz Lamb Jackpot and Clinic was Braileigh Goe from Springlake FFA. There were 72 entries at the jackpot. The Reserve Champion at the 15th annual Naz Lamb Jackpot and Clinic was

The Grand Champion at the 15th annual Naz Lamb Jackpot and Clinic was Braileigh Goe from Springlake FFA. There were 72 entries at the jackpot. The Reserve Champion at the 15th annual Naz Lamb Jackpot and Clinic was

5th Circuit Court removes federal judge from Texas foster care lawsuit

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
by Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune A federal appeals court late Friday ordered a judge who found the state of Texas repeatedly in contempt for its failed foster care fixes be removed from the case, signaling a possible end to the 13year legal battle.The 3-0 decision from the 5th U.S.

Editor’s Message

Lynda Work
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
I have worked at multiple newspapers in the past and have had the opportunity to interact with numerous law enforcement agencies with a lot of success including sheriff’s offices, police departments, and DPS.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
“Diablo, the Fighting Rooster” is a book that has been added to our youngsters’ easy reading section here at Rhoads Memorial Library, courtesy of C. DeLayne Duffy. The children’s book is the latest release by Duffy, an author from Bovina, Texas, where she also teaches special education.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
In the Texas Panhandle and South Plains, winter can be a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. It is important to make sure your fourfooted family members stay safe and warm, it is also Texas law that animals be taken care of properly.Keep your pets inside with you and your family.

From Despair to Cheer

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17 When I sat down to have my morning devotions yesterday, I was feeling not a little despondent.

Abbott issues disaster declaration with growing wildfire threat

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Governor GregAbbott issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties in response to increasing wildfire danger and ongoing wildfire activity throughout the state, with more counties added as conditions warrant The governor also directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate...
Nazareth FFA members attended the Plainview District meeting along with more than 130 other district members. They had the opportunity to attend leadership workshops, FFA knowledge and teamwork. The evening rounded off with burgers and a short dance.

Nazareth FFA members attended the Plainview District meeting along with more than 130 other district members. They had the opportunity to attend leadership workshops, FFA knowledge and teamwork. The evening rounded off with burgers and a short dance.

Direct Admission tool aids in college acceptance

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Texas high school students will now be able to see which of the state’s public universities would accept them based on their credentials before they fill out a college application, according to an announcement by state leaders.
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Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax revenue

News Staff
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for October, 1.2 percent less than in October 2023.
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