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Coffee Memorial Blood Center Issues Emergency Blood Appeal as National Shortage Leaves No Backup Supply

Coffee Memorial Blood Center Issues Emergency Blood Appeal as National Shortage Leaves No Backup Supply

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Coffee Memorial Blood Center Issues Emergency Blood Appeal as National Shortage Leaves No Backup Supply

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Our Blood Institute Coffee Memorial Blood Center is declaring an emergency blood shortage and asking donors of all blood types, especially O-negative and B-negative, to give immediately as blood inventory levels continue to decline and hospitals rely on a shrinking supply to support patient care.
Photo: West Texas A&M University's Rogers LEAD WT program's 2026-2027 cohort includes, front from left, Jaelyn Reynolds, Dimmitt’s Emilio Jiminez, Ivan De la Rosa, Logan White, Abril Rivera-Cervantes, Brenna Ware , Evalynn Ramirez, Jayci Nickels and Madalynn Schmidt, and, back from left, Muireann Benn-Rothstein, Cali McKinley, Kailin Noble, Benjamin Kogo, Sarah Robinson, Garicyn Bigham, Sye Boatmun, Mikah Wareham, Jamie Jefferson, Emma Wagner and Kaylea Marionneaux.

Photo: West Texas A&M University's Rogers LEAD WT program's 2026-2027 cohort includes, front from left, Jaelyn Reynolds, Dimmitt’s Emilio Jiminez, Ivan De la Rosa, Logan White, Abril Rivera-Cervantes, Brenna Ware , Evalynn Ramirez, Jayci Nickels and Madalynn Schmidt, and, back from left, Muireann Benn-Rothstein, Cali McKinley, Kailin Noble, Benjamin Kogo, Sarah Robinson, Garicyn Bigham, Sye Boatmun, Mikah Wareham, Jamie Jefferson, Emma Wagner and Kaylea Marionneaux.

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WT’s Rogers LEAD Program Announces 2026-27 Cohort

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The 2026-2027 cohort of a prestigious West Texas A&M University student program has been announced.The Dyke and Terry Rogers Leadership Education and Development Program, or Rogers LEAD WT, was created in 2012 to challenge high-achieving students to further develop their leadership potential.
6 ON 6 CHAMPS

6 ON 6 CHAMPS

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6 ON 6 CHAMPS

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Congratulations to the Hart Longhorns taking home the championship at the 1st Annual Longhorn 6 on 6 Tournament. Teams from Hart, Springlake, Valley, Silverton and PCHEA participated in the fund-raiser.
Ga’quorie Chatam, Offensive Player of the Year for District 2-3A was also named Class 3A All-State First Team First Baseman.

Ga’quorie Chatam, Offensive Player of the Year for District 2-3A was also named Class 3A All-State First Team First Baseman.

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ALL STATE BOBCAT

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The theme of 'Unearth a Story' is featured as the Display for the months of June and July, 2026, at Rhoads Memorial Library. Sulema Oltivero, left, and Rosa Medina, library personnel, created the display to remind youngsters of the summer reading program that uses that theme.

The theme of 'Unearth a Story' is featured as the Display for the months of June and July, 2026, at Rhoads Memorial Library. Sulema Oltivero, left, and Rosa Medina, library personnel, created the display to remind youngsters of the summer reading program that uses that theme.

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LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Display of the month for June and July, 2026, is an inhouse creation by library personnel, Sulema Oltivero and Rosa Medina, here at Rhoads Memorial Library. The theme of 'Unearth a Story' features dinosaurs digging up items that are story-worthy, or in our case, books for our summer reading program.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Whether a dog greets you with a wagging tail at the door or a cat curls up beside you with a soft purr, these moments express trust and unconditional love.
LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Jeff Blackmon
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Date ExcusesHere are some more date excuses, continued from last week.106. I have to make an air sandwich107. I have to hide the bodies.108. I don’t have time to go on a date...with YOU!109. I have to wash my hair.110. I have to clean my toilet111.
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