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Pantex accepting applications for STEM classroom grants

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
To kick off EngineersWeek, which is held annually during the last week in February, Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) announced that it is once again sponsoring five $1,000 grants for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in classrooms across the Texas Panhandle.

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HPWD continues measuring water wells

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
High Plains Water District has been measuring water levels since Jan. 3 and has 1,289 well measured thus far with 90 wells to go. HPWD field technicians have been busy with the annual observation well measurements, with some still in use when first visited. Those will be rechecked.
The Meadors came in with great scores at the San Antonio Stock Show Junior Shootout this past weekend. Remington, 7th grader/Castro 4-H, had his personal high scores in his age group; Oliver, 8th grader/Castro 4-H, was one bird shy of the top five shooters in his age group; and Harrison, Naz FFA, won the Champion Junior Shootout title in his age group, as well a $10,000 scholarship.

The Meadors came in with great scores at the San Antonio Stock Show Junior Shootout this past weekend. Remington, 7th grader/Castro 4-H, had his personal high scores in his age group; Oliver, 8th grader/Castro 4-H, was one bird shy of the top five shooters in his age group; and Harrison, Naz FFA, won the Champion Junior Shootout title in his age group, as well a $10,000 scholarship.

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Naz FFA/4-H Stock Show results

San Antonio
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Harrison Meador – 5th, Shooting Sports/doubles; Champion /Junior Shootout Trap singles Remington Meador – Scored his personal best. Oliver Meador -One bird shy of top five.
Nazareth Swiftettes captured the Regionals Quarterfinals Championship and will play Whiteface at Texan Dome on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m.

Nazareth Swiftettes captured the Regionals Quarterfinals Championship and will play Whiteface at Texan Dome on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m.

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Triple Playoff Wins

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Farmers and landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) on Feb. 27 through April 7. USDA offers CRP as a voluntary program and is a tool to help agricultural communities invest in the long-term well-being of their land and natural resources.

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Abbott delivers State of State message

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his 2023 State of the State address this past Thursday evening in San Marcos, during which time he updated Texans on his priorities for the 88th legislative session.
Nazareth FFA/4-H Harrison Meador, sophomore, won the San Antonio Stock Show Junior Shootout Trap Open Boys singles division this past weekend. The win included a $10,000 scholarship.

Nazareth FFA/4-H Harrison Meador, sophomore, won the San Antonio Stock Show Junior Shootout Trap Open Boys singles division this past weekend. The win included a $10,000 scholarship.

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Ag economic showdown predicted in 2023

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
A global economic slowdown will combine with infl ation, higher interest rates, and the strong dollar to erode U.S. food and agriculture exports by 12% through fiscal 2026, projected the USDA last Wednesday.

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DISD deals with BB gun on campus

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Dimmitt ISD is investigating an incident that occurred on Feb. 10 with a non-lethal BB gun at Richardson Elementary School A board meeting has been called to address the situation as is appropriate and by law.
Nazareth Swiftettes – Bi-District Champions.

Nazareth Swiftettes – Bi-District Champions.

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Swiftettes win Bi-District

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Nazareth Swiftettes had a strong start into the playoffs with a Bi-District win over the Pringle-Morse Cougars, 83-16. The Swiftettes dominated the game from the first tip off to the final buzzer, pushing out front for a 36-point lead in the first quarter.
Swifts edge out Cowboys, 31-27

Swifts edge out Cowboys, 31-27

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Swifts edge out Cowboys, 31-27

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Nazareth Swifts, nearing the end of the regular season, clenched a close conference win against the Happy Cowboys, 31-27. Happy took the lead in the first quarter, 8-3, but the Swift took a two-point lead in the second quarter to end the first half 15-13 over the Cowboys.
Bobcats headed for playoff

Bobcats headed for playoff

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Bobcats headed for playoffs

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats finished off their regular season with games against the Littlefi eld Wildcats and Muleshoe Mules and will be entering the playoffs. Bobcats v Littlefield The Dimmitt Bobcats fell to the Littlefield Wildcats, 60-54.
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