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Swifts win Bi-District, Area playoffs

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Swifts win Bi-District, Area playoffs

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Monday, November 21, 2022

The Nazareth Swifts advanced into the Area playoffs against Springlake Earth after a win over the Follett Panthers, 40-24. Nazareth won the Area game against Springlake, 6228, and will advance to the State Quarterfinals.

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West Texas hit by 5.4 mag earthquake

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Monday, November 21, 2022

The Texas oil and gas agency is investigating a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that occurred in West Texas this past Wednesday, the largest in three decades. The quake, confirmed by the U.S. Geological Survey, was the third largest in Texas history.

Hegar Distributes $1.1B sales tax revenue

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Hegar Distributes $1.1B sales tax revenue

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 7.1 percent more than in November 2021.

IRS raises standard deduction

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IRS raises standard deduction

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Standard deductions for 2022 and 2023 taxes are higher for some filers after the Internal Revenue Service raised them to account for inflation.

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Texas Farm Bureau to hold annual meeting

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Farmers and ranchers in December will gather from across the Lone Star State in Waco in December as part of the 89th Texas Farm Bureau 89th Annual Meeting (TFB), the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization. The meeting is set for Dec. 2 through Dec.

The Nazareth Swifts claimed a big win over Follett 40 -24 , giving them the Bi-District Championship and advancing them to the Area round. The Swifts will face Springlake Earth for the Area title on Friday at Petersburg. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

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Swifts win Bi-District Championship

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

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Bobcats fall to Lobos, 53-41

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The Dimmitt Bobcats faced the Levelland Lobos in the first basketball game of the same and lost that contest, 53-41. Levelland took charge in the first quarter and gained a seven-point lead over the Bobcats.

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Bobbies fall to Lady Whitefaces, 46-36

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The Dimmitt Bobbies lost to the Hereford Lady Whitefaces in their game on Friday, 46-36. Hereford took the lead in the first quarter of the game 9- 6, but the Bobbies battled in the second quarter, outscoring the Lady Whitefaces, but still trailed 24-19 as the first half came to a close.

The West Texas A&M University horse judging team recently won two major championships, including the National Reining Championship. Pictured are team members Trenton Hammerand,National Reining Horse Association representative Patti Carter, Lauryn Harris, Jennica Dannehl, Shanna Marquart, Anna Wilhelm, Anya Katz, Jillian Melendez, Marty Kacsh, Makenzie Knipe, Maggie Murphy and Coach John Pipkin. (Photo provided by WTAMU)

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WTAMU horse judging wins two championships

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The West Texas A&M University horse judging team won two championships at recent competitions. The team took top honors at the National Reining Championship on Nov. 2 and 3 and the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship on Nov. 5, both in Oklahoma City.

Candied Sweet Potatoes

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Candied Sweet Potatoes

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

A Thanksgiving feast isn’t complete without a homemade sweet potato casserole. Ingredients 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 lbs.

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