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Ken Paxton

Paxton continues to battle allegations

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton continues to seek a dismissal of articles of impeached. Lawyers for Paxton argue that the allegations are baseless or fall under the legitimate duties of the AG office.

Texas graduates eye different options in education

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Many young Texans are taking a different path after graduating high school, and rather than earning a bachelor’s degree, students are pursuing associate degrees, alternative college programs and industry certifications that offer the opportunity to expand their career options and their salary...
Nazareth FFA members Kennedy and Pierce Wilhelm competed in the Texas Cattle Feeders Association Junior Fed Beef Challenge on July 28 and picked up four first places in their events and divisions. The contest was held at WTAMU Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. he objective of the Junior Fed Beef Challenge is to encourage young people to gain practical experience in feeding commercial beef cattle. This program stresses the importance of proper animal husbandry and financial management.

Nazareth FFA members Kennedy and Pierce Wilhelm competed in the Texas Cattle Feeders Association Junior Fed Beef Challenge on July 28 and picked up four first places in their events and divisions. The contest was held at WTAMU Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. he objective of the Junior Fed Beef Challenge is to encourage young people to gain practical experience in feeding commercial beef cattle. This program stresses the importance of proper animal husbandry and financial management.

Xcel urges customers to know pricing policy on solar panels

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Xcel Energy is reminding Texas customers to know and understand policies regarding rooftop solar installations before signing agreements with companies that sell solar panels to power homes and businesses.

Editor’s Message

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
What is legal plunder? A few observations can make it crystal clear. First, see if the law takes from one person what belongs to them and gives it to other people to whom it doesn’t belong. If a law benefits one person at the expense of another, there is a high probability it is legal plunder.
First Dates

First Dates

First Dates

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
A young neighbor just asked me if I remembered dating. I have been married for years, but I recall the excitement of first dates. I had many of them because few ladies went out with me a second time. I suggested choosing a good dinner location, something many ladies appreciate.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
July 20- Aug. 17 DISD School Supply Drive. Backpacks or school supplies can be donated at drop-off boxes at First United Bank, Dollar General, First Baptist Church, West Texas Coffee or Dimmitt Pharmacy. Monetary donations are accepted. Call Kendra at 806-240-0500. Aug.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Summer’s infamous heat has sent temperatures soaring to record highs this year, so it’s important to protect our furry friends from heat-related issues as the weather grows more uncomfortably hot. Dr.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
“How tall does a child have to be to ride the rides at Wonderland Park?” We field a variety of questions here at Rhoads Memorial Library, but this definitely was a new one. The query was posed by an anxious father whose young daughter had won a grand prize at the end of our summer reading program.

Saved from Sin

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Praise the LORD! “For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous person; though perhaps for the good person someone would even dare to die.
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