Naz Vet Science at Tri-State

The Nazareth FFA vet science team competed at the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo and came in with a team second place. Grace White was high point overall, with Michael Fulkerson placing seventh and Addie Schulte placing 10th . Harper Johnson also competed with the team.

AG Paxton acquitted, reinstated

Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted by a majority vote of the Texas Senate on Saturday of all 16 articles of impeachment.

HPWD lowers tax rate

The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (HPWD) Board of Directors conducted its regular monthly meeting on Sept.12. During the meeting, the board adopted the 2023 ad valorem tax rate of $0.0042 per $100 valuation.

Swifts defeat Longhorns

The Nazareth Swifts came in with a big win over the Hart Longhorns, 57-8. The Swifts had 17 first downs, 29 rushes for 265 yards, six receptions of 12 passing attempts for 110 yards, three fumbles, two penalties for 15 yards, 20 tackles and three sacks.

TEA delays release of A-F school ratings

The Texas Education Agency said Tuesday it will delay the release of A-F school ratings for one month. The decision comes as several school districts filed a lawsuit against Education Commissioner Mike Morath over the changes to how A-F ratings are calculated.

Goldilocks and the bears

What’s the real meaning of the fairy tale about Goldilocks? To be frank (although Frank is not my name), “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is more confusing than a stop sign on a roller coaster track. First, you gotta accept that a bear family owns a fancy two-story deep in the woods.

New laws affect Ag producers

Several new laws that were passed during the 88th Texas Legislature went into effect Sept. 1 of importance to farmers, ranchers and rural Texans, according to Texas Farm Bureau (TFB).