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Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Dogs and cats rely on their eyesight for everyday adventures — from chasing toys to navigating their homes and greeting their favorite people. But when vision problems creep in, the signs can be subtle, and owners may not know how to help.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Thursday, September 11, 2025
A colorful assortment of items can be seen in the display case here at Rhoads Memorial Library, ranging from a tortilla press to sombreros to pottery.Gloria Hernandez and Priscilla Peralta of the Castro County Hispanic Heritage Association provided the items.
Priscilla Peralta and Gloria Hernandez, CCHHA, provided the September Display of the Month.

Priscilla Peralta and Gloria Hernandez, CCHHA, provided the September Display of the Month.

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Priscilla Peralta

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Priscilla Peralta and Gloria Hernandez, CCHHA, provided the September Display of the Month.

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O’Neill appointed CDC acting director

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services announced that Susan Monarez is no longer director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Jim O’Neill will be the acting director as of Aug. 29.Monarez was confirmed as director by the Senate on July 29.

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Come Out Forgiven

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Thursday, September 11, 2025
‘No hitting below the belt.’‘Shake hands and come out fighting.’My husband Norm stepped into the role of referee when our children were young. He frequently stopped sibling squabbles in the car by sending them to separate corners. It was a good way to keep the peace.

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Self-Forgiveness

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com
Thursday, September 11, 2025
For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. Ephesians 5:29 Megan couldn’t bear to look at herself in the mirror anymore. Every time she did it felt as though the person staring back at her was scowling with contempt.
The Nazareth FFA freshmen students attended the Greenhand conference at West Texas A&M in Canyon on Tuesday. Attendees included FFA members from Area 1 chapters across the Texas Panhandle. Students had the opportunity to attend leadership skills workshops, delve deeper into what FFA offers, participate in hands-on and interactive “Agrastics” events, as well as build connections with other students in the region.

The Nazareth FFA freshmen students attended the Greenhand conference at West Texas A&M in Canyon on Tuesday. Attendees included FFA members from Area 1 chapters across the Texas Panhandle. Students had the opportunity to attend leadership skills workshops, delve deeper into what FFA offers, participate in hands-on and interactive “Agrastics” events, as well as build connections with other students in the region.

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DHS, HHS robotics teams attend game reveal event

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Dimmitt High School Robotics team kicked off their new competitive season with enthusiasm and leadership by attending the reveal event, DECODE, hosted by the Texas Tech Engineering Department at Region 17 in Lubbock on Sept. 6.
Robotics team members for Dimmitt High School and Hart High School attended the “game reveal’ event held by the Texas Tech Engineering Department in Lubbock.

Robotics team members for Dimmitt High School and Hart High School attended the “game reveal’ event held by the Texas Tech Engineering Department in Lubbock.

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DPS to enforce language requirement for commercial licenses

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott last Friday directed the Texas DPS to strictly enforce the English language proficiency requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulation.

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Schaeffer to be honored at Fall Gather

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Longtime West Texas A&M University supporter Dr. Stanley Schaeffer, formerly of Dimmitt, will be honored at the third Fall Gather at WTAMU on Sept. 27.The event, a celebration of Panhandle agriculture, is put on by students in WT’s Department of Agricultural Sciences.
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