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Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax revenue

Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax revenue

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Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax revenue

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 7.5 percent more than in July 2022.
Hereford journalist Jim Steiert, contributing writer to The Hereford Brand and Castro County news, was inducted into the Panhandle Press Association Hall of Fame on July 14.

Hereford journalist Jim Steiert, contributing writer to The Hereford Brand and Castro County news, was inducted into the Panhandle Press Association Hall of Fame on July 14.

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Steiert inducted into PPA Hall of Fame

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Veteran Hereford journalist Jim Steiert was inducted into the Panhandle Press Association Hall of Fame during the organization’s 114th annual convention in Canyon on July 14.

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Doc Render Golf Tourney set for July 22-23

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The 2023 Doc Render Golf Tournament will be held on July 22-23 at Dimmitt Recreation. The tournament will be a 2-man scramble with an entry fee of $230 per team or $200 if bringing a golf cart. Sponsorship for the tournament is $430 and includes one team entry.

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Naz athletic physicals scheduled

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Nazareth ISD announced that the Tulia Clinic will be available on July 20 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for walk-in physicals for Nazareth athletes.
DHS XC workouts begin

DHS XC workouts begin

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DHS XC workouts begin

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Dimmitt High School and Middle School cross country runners began workouts on July 10. All students wishing to compete are welcome join and should come to the high school by the girl’s athletic weight room at 7:30 am. Bring water and shoes and be prepared to hit the pavement.

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Swift football prepares for summer camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Nazareth Swifts football camp will be held July 24 to July 26. The camps is for incoming kindergarten through freshman with two different sessions per day per day, with one for K-3rd at 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and another for 4th – 9th from 11 a.m. to noon.

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Undocumented students allowed to pay in-state tuition

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
A ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow the University of North Texas to charge out-of-state American citizens higher tuition than undocumented students who live in Texas, reversing a federal district court ruling that had blocked the practice.

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Red Raiders at 4th in Big 12 picks

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The preseason media poll for the Big 12 is out and the Texas Tech Red Raiders were picked to finish in fourth place this season in the new-look 14team league. The Raiders received four first-place votes. The preseason nod is the highest since the Big 12 moved to a division-less format in 2011.

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Thousands of dead fish wash up on Gulf Coast

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Tens of thousands of dead fish washed up on the US Texas Gulf Coast over the weekend, covering the shoreline with rotting carcasses and leading local officials to warn visitors to keep away.
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