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South Plains Fair underway

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Panhandle South Plains Fair is drawing crowds for fun and events through Sept. 30 in Lubbock. Open and Junior livestock competition began this past Saturday with the arrival of cattle, pigeons, poultry, lambs, goats, sheep, rabbits and swine and will continue through the week.
The Wok Thai and Chinese Restaurant hosted a fundraiser on Sept. 15 for the Dimmitt Athletic Booster Club, donating 15% of dinner sales towards the yearend scholarships. The Wok, formerly Somboune’s and recently opened under its new name, is owned by the Sisomphou family.

The Wok Thai and Chinese Restaurant hosted a fundraiser on Sept. 15 for the Dimmitt Athletic Booster Club, donating 15% of dinner sales towards the yearend scholarships. The Wok, formerly Somboune’s and recently opened under its new name, is owned by the Sisomphou family.

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The Wok Thai and Chinese Restaurant

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Six Nazareth FFA members earned $500 scholarships each this past week competing in the Tri-State Calf Scramble. On Thursday, Allie Sanders caught a calf; Friday, Max Snead and Ethan Brockman both caught calves; and Saturday Adan Chea, Daniel Schacher and Charly Mask all caught calves.

Six Nazareth FFA members earned $500 scholarships each this past week competing in the Tri-State Calf Scramble. On Thursday, Allie Sanders caught a calf; Friday, Max Snead and Ethan Brockman both caught calves; and Saturday Adan Chea, Daniel Schacher and Charly Mask all caught calves.

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Companies gravitating to skills-based hiring

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
According to sociology professor Phillip Cohen at the University of Maryland, going to college may not be worth the trouble and cost, and is not a guarantee for a secure future if it comes with no skills at the end.

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Phone etiquette defined by experts

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Phone call etiquette has varied from generation to generation since phones have been around for about 147 years. How phone calls are made has drastically changed with advances in technology.

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USDA launches program to support agricultural employers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration announced that agricultural employers can begin to apply for a pilot program designed to improve the resiliency of the food and agricultural supply chain by addressing workforce challenges farmers and ranchers face.

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WTAMU ups campaign goal

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
West Texas A&M University last Thursday announced an ambitious new goal for its One West comprehensive fundraising campaign, already the largest in Texas Panhandle history.

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Farm bill passage expects delay

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Key federal legislation may be delayed due to the looming government shutdown, causing uncertainty for agriculture and nutrition programs in Texas.
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