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Carlos Vela Garcia, Ph.D.,is a new Texas A&M AgriLife Research forage systems scientist at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon. (Kay Ledbetter/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Carlos Vela Garcia, Ph.D.,is a new Texas A&M AgriLife Research forage systems scientist at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon. (Kay Ledbetter/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains forage program gains research expertise

Kay Ledbetter
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The newest faculty member at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon is Carlos Vela Garcia, Ph.D., who will build a research and outreach program focused on water-limited forage systems.Garcia, who started Sept. 1, has a 75% appointment with Texas A&M AgriLife...
THE IDLE AMERICAN

THE IDLE AMERICAN

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THE IDLE AMERICAN

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
It was a rainy Saturday morning in the thicket where live my Uncle Mort and Aunt Maude.They got up early to go outside, eager to “feel” the soaking of rain on their yard’s crusty soil, and to thank The Almighty for ending a dry spell when there’d been nary a drop of rain for more than two months.
THE BIBLE SAYS

THE BIBLE SAYS

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Trust God’s Promises
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Apostle Paul said, “Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise…He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises” (Romans 4:20-21).To believe the promises of God is more than simply knowing that God has made promises.

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HIDDEN TREASURES AT THE MUSEUM

Robert P. Chadwick
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Well, this past 3 or 4 days has been fun. Has anybody else experienced vertigo, foggy head, unable to maintain balance, bumping into walls, getting to where I had to use a walker to go anywhere, even sitting was an adventure. It really wasn’t fun bumping into stuff and having zero balance.
Tulia Lady Hornets started District play with a win over Smyer on Saturday. (Back Row L-R) Aubrii Williams, Faith Adams, Kloe Chasco, Sage Gore, Tylani Hutcherson, Curslyn Shivers, Michelle Mott, Marleigh Russell (Front) Mariah Briones, Naliyah Williams, Iceland Kelly, Mayci Del Torro, Bianny Arreguin

Tulia Lady Hornets started District play with a win over Smyer on Saturday. (Back Row L-R) Aubrii Williams, Faith Adams, Kloe Chasco, Sage Gore, Tylani Hutcherson, Curslyn Shivers, Michelle Mott, Marleigh Russell (Front) Mariah Briones, Naliyah Williams, Iceland Kelly, Mayci Del Torro, Bianny Arreguin

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Hornet Volleyball Rolls in District Opener

Delaney Russell
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
For the better part of the last two months the Lady Hornet volleyball team has quietly been building a strong resume going into last Saturday’s district opener against Smyer.

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Happy School Activities

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
October 8Breakfast - Sunrise sandwich, fruit, juice, milk Pre-K Lunch - Fish sticks, mashed potatoes, roll, fruit, milk K-12th Lunch - Fish sticks, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, fruit, milk6 – 7am - JH & HS - XC Workout5 – 6pm - JH Football Happy vs. SLE6 – 7:30pm - JV Football Happy vs....

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Lubbock Invitational Cross Country

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
1A VARSITY BOYS - HAPPY Place Name Time3 J’Lond Ferguson 17:55.442 Ej Ferguson 20:39.180 Krishton Leech 23:01.1101 Waylon Phillips 27:52.7104 Roman Juarez 30:09.0A1 VARSITY GIRLS Place Name Time3 Kyla Slaughter 12:44.241 Scout Atwood 15:13.0105 Daniza Juarez 17:34.1
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