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God’s Furnace

Dudley Anderson
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
“These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire— may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you...

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Unity in Community

Jonathan Sullivan
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
“Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, oh Ruler of all.” Be Thou My Vision Translated by Mary E. Byrne, 1880-1931 What vision are you running after?

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TDI warns of contract scams

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The Texas Department of Insurance warns that there are many scams by unscrupulous individuals that homeowners should be aware of. Knowing the signs of a contracting scam are critical to protecting both the home and the pocketbook. Should homeowners sign a waiver to let someone inspect their roof?
Texas State Sen. Bob Hall introduced legislation to halt taxpayer money funding lobbyists. A companion bill was filed by State Rep. Mayes Middleton.

Texas State Sen. Bob Hall introduced legislation to halt taxpayer money funding lobbyists. A companion bill was filed by State Rep. Mayes Middleton.

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Legislation filed barring use of taxpayer money to fund lobbyists

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Legislation has been filed in the Texas House and Senate to stop local governments from using taxpayer money to fund lobbyists. State Sen. Bob Hall, R– Edgewood, filed SB 234, and Rep. Mayes Middleton, R– Wallisville filed a companion bill, HB 749.
Hundreds of pets died in Texas during the recent storm due to owner neglect and abuse. Animals were left outside to die. Dogs were found frozen solid in inadequate dog houses in sub-zero temperatures. Safe Outdoor Dogs Legislation is being heard by the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee to establish basic standards of care to protect animals against extreme outdoor temperatures and other safety factors.

Hundreds of pets died in Texas during the recent storm due to owner neglect and abuse. Animals were left outside to die. Dogs were found frozen solid in inadequate dog houses in sub-zero temperatures. Safe Outdoor Dogs Legislation is being heard by the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee to establish basic standards of care to protect animals against extreme outdoor temperatures and other safety factors.

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Safe Outdoor Dogs Legislation HB 873 up for consideration

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee is hearing HB 873 by Chair Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth), otherwise call the Safe Outdoor Dogs Legislation.
DISD approves updated mask guidelines

DISD approves updated mask guidelines

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DISD approves updated mask guidelines

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The Dimmitt ISD school board approved changes in accordance with Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34 addressing the statewide wearing of face coverings which takes effect on March 10.
Sheriff Sal Rivera

Sheriff Sal Rivera

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Rivera appointed to serve on TARC

News Staff
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
On Feb. 25, the Executive Board of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission nominated and voted to appoint Sheriff Sal Rivera to the serve on the Board of the Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC).
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