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The Deaf Smith County Cotton Conference will be held on Feb. 15.

The Deaf Smith County Cotton Conference will be held on Feb. 15.

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Deaf Smith County Cotton Conference set for Feb.15

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The 2021 crop year, despite a dry start, turned out surprisingly well for High Plains cotton producers with an expected uptick in both prices and yields. Now, what’s in store for 2022? The crop outlook and more will be topics for the Deaf Smith County Cotton Conference on Tuesday, Feb.
Telsa recalls vehicles due to defrost issue

Telsa recalls vehicles due to defrost issue

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Telsa recalls vehicles due to defrost issue

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Tesla is recalling nearly 27,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the cabin heating systems may not defrost the windshield quickly enough, cutting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

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Cerna gets plea deal for tampering with evidence

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Oscar P. Cerna, 45, took a plea deal in for tampering with evidence – a human corpse. The case was related to the murder of Jacob Duffee by his son in 2021. The younger Cerna was sentenced to 45 years in prison while the father was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

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NFL player charged with manslaughter

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett turned himself in to a Virginia jail on an involuntary manslaughter charge after an investigation found he was speeding before his sports car slammed into trees and rolled over, killing his passenger.
Nazareth Ag department hosts FFA state officer

Nazareth Ag department hosts FFA state officer

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Nazareth Ag department hosts FFA state officer

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The Texas FFA state officer traveling team arrived in Nazareth last Tuesday night and hung out with the Nazareth Ag department. They played games, ate hamburgers and talked about how cool the FFA is.

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Texas ranked in lowest group for SAT scores

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
With the SAT being one of the most important placement exams that most high school students will take, it could determine whether or not they get into their desired college or affect any scholarships they might get. The minimum score on the SAT is 400 and the highest is 1600.
Millican captured Light Weight Champion

Millican captured Light Weight Champion

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Millican captured Light Weight Champion

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Harlie Millican of Dimmitt FFA captured Light Weight Champion Wether Goat at the 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Jan. 24. The 2022 Show is hosting junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and more than $24,000 in Junior Wether Goat premiums.
Firefighters battle fast-moving blazes

Firefighters battle fast-moving blazes

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Firefighters battle fast-moving blazes

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Local firefighters answered a call to a wildfire in what could have turned into a much worse scenario had they not brought the blaze under control. Though no homes or buildings were destroyed, one Hereford firefighter was injured when he fell.

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Abbott releases Report To The People Of Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today released his "2022 Report to the People of Texas," looking back at all that was accomplished by and for the people of Texas over the previous year and sharing his vision for the year ahead. This is the Governor’s fourth Report to the People since taking office in 2015.
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