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Nazareth Swiftettes brought home another state basketball championship trophy, the 25th in the team’s history, after 31 appearances at state since 1976, with nine of those in the last 10 years.

Nazareth Swiftettes brought home another state basketball championship trophy, the 25th in the team’s history, after 31 appearances at state since 1976, with nine of those in the last 10 years.

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Swiftettes win state title

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Nazareth Swiftettes won the State 1A Basketball Championships this past weekend, beating a tough Huckabay team, 30-20 in the final round. The Swiftettes added a 25th title and finished their season with a 30-9 record.

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Bill restricting land ownership gets update

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Authored by Texas state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, RBrenham, a bill restricting land ownership in Texas by entities from China and three other countries for security reasons received some push back on claims that the proposal would be discriminatory. “This is about our national security,” said Kolkhorst.
Birkenfeld wins Lone Star Writing contest

Birkenfeld wins Lone Star Writing contest

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Birkenfeld wins Lone Star Writing contest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Nazareth’s Chloe Birkenfeld recently won the Lone Star Journalism Writing contest co-sponsored by the Interscholastic League Press Conference and Texas Press Association.
Two Hart Robotics teams competed on March 4 at the GEAR/Get Excited About Robotics 2023 Festival of Frenship Trial Run. Team 1, Zayden Diego and Rita Rodriguez earned 110 points to place third out of 35 teams, and Team 2, Emma Saldana and Letizia Dominguez, eared 75 points, finishing sixth place.

Two Hart Robotics teams competed on March 4 at the GEAR/Get Excited About Robotics 2023 Festival of Frenship Trial Run. Team 1, Zayden Diego and Rita Rodriguez earned 110 points to place third out of 35 teams, and Team 2, Emma Saldana and Letizia Dominguez, eared 75 points, finishing sixth place.

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USTA challenges GMO Ban

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
In reaction to Mexico’s decision to ban genetically modifi ed corn and other agricultural biotechnology products, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai announced that the United States is taking enforcement action against Mexico for undermining the United States-Mexico-Canada...
DHS Azariah Gonzales , senior, placed fi rst in the 3200 meter run with a time of 10:24.41 at the Plainview Bulldog Relays on Feb. 24. His time was a personal record.

DHS Azariah Gonzales , senior, placed fi rst in the 3200 meter run with a time of 10:24.41 at the Plainview Bulldog Relays on Feb. 24. His time was a personal record.

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DHS Azariah Gonzales

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats won the Region 1-3A Area Championship last Friday to advance to the Regional quarterfi nals.

The Dimmitt Bobcats won the Region 1-3A Area Championship last Friday to advance to the Regional quarterfi nals.

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Bobcats advance after Area win

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats beat the Abernathy Antelopes in the Area Championship game, 47-41, and will travel to Frenship to compete in the Regional quarterfinals against Shallowater.
The Dimmitt Bobbies competed at the Hale Center Tournament and went 2-1 this past weekend. Stats unavailable.

The Dimmitt Bobbies competed at the Hale Center Tournament and went 2-1 this past weekend. Stats unavailable.

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Bobbies 2-1 in tournament

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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Scam targets Lone Star Cards

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is receiving an increase in reports of scams targeting clients who use Lone Star Cards and is urging Texans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefi ts to monitor purchases...
Rural areas serve state and nation

Rural areas serve state and nation

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Rural areas serve state and nation

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Rural folks produce the food, fuel and fiber that powers our state and nation. Texas dwarfs all other states in the nation in the number of beef cows produced, with over 4.6 million. Texas ranks fourth nationally in milk production, producing 15.6 million pounds in 2021.
Free Meals

Free Meals

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Free Meals

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
It was just a case of mistaken identity. But after all these years, I need to share my secret. That’s why I’m telling you. In my younger days, I worked in a downtown store’s advertising department. My job was to write about everything from cameras to hair clips.
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