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Registration for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes is set for 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Gloria Hernandez will teach the class and urges everyone interested to register.

A Lifestyle of Praise

Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifi ce of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Hebrews 13:15 In the Bible we read that God actually indwells the praises of his people.

Holy Spirit promptings

Do you ever feel compelled to give someone a call?Maybe you sensed their need for help and encouragement. You could have sent an email; written them a personal note or selected the perfect greeting card. I’d guess most of us have felt those gentle nudges from time to time.

Nazareth seniors gathered for the first day

Nazareth ISD FFA chapter

Second special session gets underway

With the first Texas legislative special session in both chambers ending after on Friday after failing to meet a quorum in the House, the House and Senate returned at noon on Saturday for a second special session to face basically the same agenda that sent Democrats fleeing from the state.

Texas Senate passes SB 10 property tax relief bill

During the second called 89th Special Session by Gov. Greg Abbott, the Texas Senate passed Sen. Paul Bettencourt’s Senate Bill 10 (SB 10) on an 18 to 12 vote.The billlowers the voterapproval tax rate (VATR), previously known as the rollback rate, for most large cities and counties from 3.5% to 2.

Measles outbreak ends

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DHSH) in a press release declared the end of the measles outbreak that has been centered in West Texas.

City splash park construction underway

City Manager Daniel Jackson reported that Oasis Waterplaygrounds begun construction on the new splash park near the Skate Park on Western Circle.

Schools receive accountability ratings

Nazareth, Hart and Dimmitt school district’s accountability ratings were released last week reflecting educational achievement scores for 2025.Nazareth’s overall rating was A (95%); Hart ISD, an A (90%); and Dimmitt had a B (85%).