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Clifton Fifer’s representation of a Buffalo Soldier

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Buffalo Soldier History Presented by Clifton Fifer

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Friday, March 13, 2026

The history of the Buffalo Soldier came to life on Saturday, March 7th at the Swisher County Museum. The historic depiction was presented by Clifton Fifer of Kerrville, Texas.

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Virtual pesticide continuing education units program March 6

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Overton will host a virtual pesticide continuing education units program on March 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.The webinar will feature morning and afternoon sessions and include an hour-and-a-half break for lunch. The cost of the webinar is $35.

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AgriLife Extension publishes human, pet fact sheets on New World screwworm

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released two new fact sheets on New World screwworm to help Texans prepare for the threat of the potentially devastating parasite.These fact sheets are focused on protecting humans and companion animals.

JEANETT’S VIGNETTES

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JEANETT’S VIGNETTES

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Last week was really busy for me. I drove to Dallas to attend Lillian’s allstar game. She and her teammates won the game. There were 3 girls from her school chosen for the all-star game. She was very excited that I came because it was her last basketball game.

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HIDDEN TREASURES AT THE MUSEUM

Robert P. Chadwick

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Can you imagine an Indian on the Great Southern Plains without a Horse? Think of watching a Cowboy and Indian movie without horses. I just have a hard time imagining it.Horses that were native to North America had all but disappeared.

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Kress FCCLA competes in Abilene

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Kress FCCLA competed Friday, February 27 in Abilene at the Region 1 Competitions.Yasmine Marshall earned Silver medal and Jessica Wilson earned a Gold Medal in the Job Interview FCSA (Family and Consumer Science Assessment).Cheyenne Mote competed in the Career Investigation level 1 event.

Romeo YPina - 3rd Grader at Tulia Elementary School

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Rotary Teacher and Student of the Month

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Congratulations to our Students and Teacher of the Month for January Romeo YPina - 3rd Grader at Tulia Elementary School Mrs. Kristie Gomez - 5th Grade Reading Teacher at Tulia Elementary School Yaideliz Cedillo - 6th Grader at Tulia Jr.

Progressive study club met in the home of Debbi Criswell. Chip Daigle, major with Texas Game Wardens, and retired game warden Clint Hunt shared with the club about their careers and territories and shared some of their experiences.

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