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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.

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Direct Admission tool aids in college acceptance

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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.The state developed the new tool with a $250,000 grant from the Lumina...

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Early voting begins Oct. 21

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
With early voting about to begin on Oct. 21 for the Nov. 5 general election, Texans across the state will have the opportunity to cast their ballot for officials in government, including one US senator and representative, one Railroad Commissioner, 15 state senators, seven Board of Education...
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Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax revenue

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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.These allocations are based on sales made in August by businesses that report tax...
Hart Junior High Cross Country runners finished their season with great success. The girls team finished second in district. Team members are Lexi Cisneros, MIa Longoria, Savannah Corrales, Mairany Florentino, Sadie Carrasco, Janeth Morales, and Camila Perez. Individual medalists for the girls were Lexi Cisneros, 3rd Place; Mia Longoria, 6th Place, and Mairany Florentino, 7th place. Coaches for the XC teams are Cailin Neudorf and Corie Longoria.

Hart Junior High Cross Country runners finished their season with great success. The girls team finished second in district. Team members are Lexi Cisneros, MIa Longoria, Savannah Corrales, Mairany Florentino, Sadie Carrasco, Janeth Morales, and Camila Perez. Individual medalists for the girls were Lexi Cisneros, 3rd Place; Mia Longoria, 6th Place, and Mairany Florentino, 7th place. Coaches for the XC teams are Cailin Neudorf and Corie Longoria.

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TASFA aid application deadline extended

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has extended the state financial aid application priority deadline to Feb. 15 for the 20252026 application cycle due to delays with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The standard annual deadline is Jan. 15 and future aid cycles will...
Bobcats defeat Hornets

Bobcats defeat Hornets

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Bobcats defeat Hornets

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Dimmitt Bobcats scored a homecoming game win against the Highland Park Hornets, 34-19.The Bobcats racked up 418 years, with 68 passing yards and 350 rushing yards and 18 first downs, one fumble and three interceptions thrown, and 10 penalties for 50 yards.First quarter action saw Isiah...
Aiden Cisneros and America Cardoza competed at the District 4-1A Cross Country Championships held at Kidsville in Plainview on Tuesday, qualifying to advance to Regionals. Cisneros placed third and Cardoza, sixth and will compete at the Regional Cross Country Meet on Oct. 21 at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock. Also earning a medal in the Girls JV Division was Marilen Vega who finished in 9th place.

Aiden Cisneros and America Cardoza competed at the District 4-1A Cross Country Championships held at Kidsville in Plainview on Tuesday, qualifying to advance to Regionals. Cisneros placed third and Cardoza, sixth and will compete at the Regional Cross Country Meet on Oct. 21 at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock. Also earning a medal in the Girls JV Division was Marilen Vega who finished in 9th place.

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Hart XC Regional Bound

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Nazareth Varsity and JV Girls XC teams competed at the District Championships. Nazareth Varsity — 2nd place team.Varsity members include Madison Brockman, 5th,Jolee Pigg, 6th, Mallory Wilhelm, 12th, Bridget Osterkamp, 14th, Zeli Olivas, 21st, Allie Pittillo, 23rd, Brynli Schilling, 24th. JV team members include Kyndrey Branum, 5th, McKinley Moore, 7th, Sydney Branum, 8th, Kira Patzold, 18th. The Varsity team advances to the Regional Meet at Mae Simmons in Lubbock on Oct. 22 and will run at 9 a.m.

Nazareth Varsity and JV Girls XC teams competed at the District Championships. Nazareth Varsity — 2nd place team.Varsity members include Madison Brockman, 5th,Jolee Pigg, 6th, Mallory Wilhelm, 12th, Bridget Osterkamp, 14th, Zeli Olivas, 21st, Allie Pittillo, 23rd, Brynli Schilling, 24th. JV team members include Kyndrey Branum, 5th, McKinley Moore, 7th, Sydney Branum, 8th, Kira Patzold, 18th. The Varsity team advances to the Regional Meet at Mae Simmons in Lubbock on Oct. 22 and will run at 9 a.m.

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Nazareth Varsity and JV Girls XC teams

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Homeschool Friendly

Homeschool Friendly

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Homeschool Friendly

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
West Texas A&M University has set a goal to become the most homeschool-friendly University in Texas.Michelle Quirk, writing on the Psychology Today website, shared thoughts regarding the value of homeschooled settings for many students, including her children. She is a public university professor.
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