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SB 4 passes to stiffen illegal entry into state

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Texas House of Representatives approved immigration bills Tuesday appropriating more than $1.5 billion for additional border barriers and make illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border a state crime.
Local sales tax allocations down

Local sales tax allocations down

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Local sales tax allocations down

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 1.9 percent more than in November 2022.
WTAMU horse judging team won the reining national championship in Oklahoma.

WTAMU horse judging team won the reining national championship in Oklahoma.

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WTAMU horse judging wins national championship

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
West Texas A&M University’s horse judging team won the reining national championship following competition this past weekend in Oklahoma. The team also took third in the American Quarter Horse Association World Championships.
Nazareth XC runners participated in state competition on Nov. 3 at Round Rock.

Nazareth XC runners participated in state competition on Nov. 3 at Round Rock.

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Naz XC competes at state

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Nazareth XC runners participated in state competition on Nov. 3 at Round Rock.
WTAMU Equestrian Team Leading region

WTAMU Equestrian Team Leading region

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WTAMU Equestrian Team Leading region

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The West Texas A&M University Equestrian Team continued its successful streak in a recent competition ahead of a major upcoming contest on its home turf.
Coach Bob Knight dies at 84

Coach Bob Knight dies at 84

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Coach Bob Knight dies at 84

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Legendary basketball coach Bob Knight, died last Wednesday at his home in Blooming, Indiana at the age of 83.
WTAMU ranch horse team won its first world championship.

WTAMU ranch horse team won its first world championship.

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WTAMU ranch horse team wins world championship

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The West Texas A&M University ranch horse team won its first-ever world championship at a recent contest in Abilene. The team includes Ilda Corrales from Dimmitt.
Really ancient food

Really ancient food

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Really ancient food

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Sometimes I wonder how our ancient ancestors survived without foods like breakfast cereal and ice cream. But maybe they didn’t realize what they were missing, because prehistoric television commercials got such poor reception.
Veterans Day and the University

Veterans Day and the University

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Veterans Day and the University

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Veterans Day has a long and storied history, beginning in the U.S. in recognition of the conclusion of World War I. “The Great War” formally ended on June 28, 1919, with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
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