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Rebellion

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Warmer weather is coming, and camping is on our ‘to do’ list Ẇe usually stay at state parks; most are very nice and with senior discounts we stay at bargain rates. My husband and I are not hiking enthusiasts, but most parks do offer hiking trails.

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Praise, Prayer for Our Police

Linzy Bruno
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
It’s so upsetting hearing the news reports regarding the defund the police movement. Purposely dismantling our safety, adding to the many reasons to fear, could only be birthed from the most wicked of intents.

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Collision kills New Mexico university golf team members

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
A fiery collision killed a golf coach and six students from University of the Southwest in Hobbs, New Mexico. The crash happened last Tuesday just outside Andrews, Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety said, as the golf team was returning home.

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Tornado destroys Round Rock homes, businesses

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Two confirmed tornadoes hit Williamson County on Monday evening, damaging or destroying about 1,000 homes and businesses, said County Judge Bill Gravell. Emergency Medical Services also did not transport anyone with critical or serious injuries, the judge said.
Richardson Elementary School Principal Maritssa Flores congratulated the students who won the College Week coloring contest, Kaiden Phan, 4th grade, and Liliana Rivera, 5th grade.

Richardson Elementary School Principal Maritssa Flores congratulated the students who won the College Week coloring contest, Kaiden Phan, 4th grade, and Liliana Rivera, 5th grade.

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RES holds ‘College Week’ coloring contest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
While it may seem very far off in the future for elementary school students, it is critical for parents, teachers and staff to start conversations about college early so that students can begin to learn why higher education is an important part of their future.
NRHC hosting 53rd

NRHC hosting 53rd

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NRHC hosting 53rd Annual Ranch Day

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Family members of all ages can enjoy a day at the ranch during the 53rd Annual Ranch Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) on the Texas Tech University campus.

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Editor’s Message

Lynda Bryant Work
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Abigail Allen recently wrote a column pertaining to the shutdown of the Texas A&M student newspaper. She was totally correct in her assessment that we still need university and student printed editions for many reasons. Her column can be viewed at The Texas Center for Community Journalism.

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Community April 1-2 Ogallala Quilt Festival. Check for information and deadlines at ogallalaquilters.org April 10 Culpepper & Merriweather Big Top Circus. Dimmitt Rotary is sponsoring. Show times: 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 1400 Western Circle Drive.
Firefighters and first responders from the Texas A&M Forestry, local VFD and interlocal fire departments battled Texas wildfire on record this past week. The Eastland Complex Fire resulted in mass evacuations, three deaths, the loss of about 100 structures and other property damage. The city of Carbon was destroyed.

Firefighters and first responders from the Texas A&M Forestry, local VFD and interlocal fire departments battled Texas wildfire on record this past week. The Eastland Complex Fire resulted in mass evacuations, three deaths, the loss of about 100 structures and other property damage. The city of Carbon was destroyed.

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Wildfires wreak havoc in Central Texas

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Multiple wildfires continued to scorch parts of Texas Monday after igniting under dangerous fire weather conditions in the state last week and this past weekend causing the destruction of many homes and the deaths of an Eastland deputy sheriff and two firefighters, one from Texas and one Oklahoma.
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