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PharmTX Research begins preventative covid study

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
PharmaTex Research, a clinical research facility in Amarillo, is aiming to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus with a new study that began in August and will conclude in November.
Hemp crops failing in Texas

Hemp crops failing in Texas

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Hemp crops failing in Texas

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The 2022 drought has proven hemp has proven advocates wrong about the drop being drought resistant. After assuring the Texas Legislature, who legalized hemp in 2019, that the crop was safe from drought, farmers are now abandoning the market.

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Leaked Oath Keeper membership list reveals names

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
A leaked membership role of the Oath Keepers revealed the names of hundreds of U.S. law enforcement officers, elected officials and military members. The Oath Keepers have been accused of playing a key role in the Jan 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
A “Corny” Labor Day

A “Corny” Labor Day

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A “Corny” Labor Day

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
In the state of Texas and under Texas law, most people between the ages of 18 and 20 are prohibited from obtaining a license to carry a handgun or carrying a handgun for self-defense outside their homes.
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Tragedy strikes Dalhart football

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Dalhart ISD and community are mourning the death of a football player who passed away after sustaining a serious head injury during a game this past Thursday.

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Castro County News to host candidate forum

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Want to know how qualified and knowledgeable the candidates are? The Castro County News will be hosting a county judge candidate forum on Oct. 27. Candidates for county judge are Janet Sammann (I) and Mandy Gfeller (R).

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Dimmitt blood drive set for Sept. 27

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Dimmitt Community Blood Drive will be held on Sept. 27. Hosted by Coffee Memorial Blood Center, it will be from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the Dimmitt City Hall. A photo ID is required, and donors must be 17 years old to donate. Donors who are 16 may donate with a signed parental consent form.
Trigger law sets stage for conflicts

Trigger law sets stage for conflicts

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Trigger law sets stage for conflicts

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Texas now has three significant abortion bans on the books. As of Aug. 25, performing an abortion in Texas is now a felony punishable by up to life in prison after the state’s trigger law went into effect.
Swifts clench season opener, 63-20

Swifts clench season opener, 63-20

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Swifts clench season opener, 63-20

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The Nazareth Swifts won a big victory at their home-game season opener against the Whiteface Antelopes, 63-20. Whiteface got on the board first with a pass completion, putting them in the lead 6-0, but Nazareth answered with a Luke Schulte touchdown to tie the game up.
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