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Hegar distributes $1.3B

Hegar distributes $1.3B

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Hegar distributes $1.3B to local governments

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 9.3 percent more than in February 2022. Castro County received $24,506, up by 12.03% from last year.
Dimmitt Robotics waltzed home with a District title and will advance to Regionals. Team members are Keen Hernandez, Joel Grado, Promise Herrera, Eric Duenas, Juan Cruz, Faith Bell, Daniel Duenes, Pablo Holguin, Enrique Holguin, and Jasiah Tavarez. Coach for the team is Don Bell.

Dimmitt Robotics waltzed home with a District title and will advance to Regionals. Team members are Keen Hernandez, Joel Grado, Promise Herrera, Eric Duenas, Juan Cruz, Faith Bell, Daniel Duenes, Pablo Holguin, Enrique Holguin, and Jasiah Tavarez. Coach for the team is Don Bell.

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Abbott supports banning biological men from women’s sports

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott said that he would back legislation banning transgender student athletes from competing on a collegiate level on teams that match their gender identity.
The Nazareth FFA Horse Judging was named the Champion team at the San Antonio Stock Show competing with 127 teams and 432 individuals. Members of the team are Charly Mask, who placed third overall, Tell Bagley, 17th, Kamre Mask and Will Young.

The Nazareth FFA Horse Judging was named the Champion team at the San Antonio Stock Show competing with 127 teams and 432 individuals. Members of the team are Charly Mask, who placed third overall, Tell Bagley, 17th, Kamre Mask and Will Young.

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San Antonio Horse Judging Champs

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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WTAMU announces ‘Beat Any Offer’

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
West Texas A&M University will aggressively try to counter any offer potential students get from other schools, under the terms of a new program announced Feb. 12 by WTAMU President Walter V. Wendler.
Swifts take Longhorns, 84

Swifts take Longhorns, 84

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Swifts take Longhorns, 84-11

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Nazareth Swifts are headed into their last district game against Happy after defeating the Lazbuddie Longhorns, 84-11. The Swifts are undefeated in district play thus far.
Swiftettes snag win over

Swiftettes snag win over

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Swiftettes snag win over Cowgirls, 49-31

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Nazareth Swiftettes ended their regular season with a win over the Happy Girls, 48-31, taking the district championship. Nazareth will head into the playoffs next week, with teams and times to be announced.
The Nazareth Swiftettes went undefeated in the district competition and will begin their playoff run next week. Head coach for the team is Eric Schilling. The Swiftettes will play Pringle-Morse on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Amarillo High School.

The Nazareth Swiftettes went undefeated in the district competition and will begin their playoff run next week. Head coach for the team is Eric Schilling. The Swiftettes will play Pringle-Morse on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Amarillo High School.

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Swiftettes win District

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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WBU names head coach

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Wayland Baptist Pioneers have a new head coach after defensive coordinator Marcos Hinojos was selected to lead the team. Wayland Baptist Director of Athletics Jim Giacomazzi said. “I believe Coach Hinojos will do a fantastic job.
Bobcats beat Golden

Bobcats beat Golden

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Bobcats beat Golden Tornadoes, 54-52

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats scored a narrow victory against the Lamesa Golden Tornadoes, 54-52. The Bobcats took a lead in the first quarter, 17-6 in the first quarter, and widened the lead in the second quarter, 27-14.
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