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Warm, dry weather urges Wildfire Safety

Warm, dry weather urges Wildfire Safety

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Warm, dry weather urges Wildfire Safety

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Elevated fire weather conditions exist across the Texas Panhandles due to unusually warm weather, dry air and strong southwesterly winds. This will create an environment where wildfires can spark easily and spread rapidly.
The Swisher Briscoe retired teacher personnel had a meeting on Monday, January 5. Upcoming events were announced. Gwen Shannon gave reports on retired teacher benefit accounts. She also gave a health update and told advantages of certain vaccines. Member volunteer hours are due by the end of February. The next scheduled meeting will be February 2 at the El Camino dining room.

The Swisher Briscoe retired teacher personnel had a meeting on Monday, January 5. Upcoming events were announced. Gwen Shannon gave reports on retired teacher benefit accounts. She also gave a health update and told advantages of certain vaccines. Member volunteer hours are due by the end of February. The next scheduled meeting will be February 2 at the El Camino dining room.

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SWISHER MEETING

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Candidate Tom Sell Visits Swisher County

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Tom Sell, Republican candidate for the US House District 19, was in Tulia on Monday, January 5th. Sell is a former chief of staff for Congressman Larry Combest. Since that time he has been involved in agricultural policy as a partner in Combest Sell & Associates.
Happy International Stock Show

Happy International Stock Show

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Happy International Stock Show

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Join Happy 4-H and FFA for the 2026 Happy International Stock Show on Saturday, January 10th starting at 10:00 in the morning. The Stock Show will be held at the Happy Community Center. It will start with Heifers followed by Steers, Sheep, Goats and Swine.
THE IDLE AMERICAN

THE IDLE AMERICAN

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THE IDLE AMERICAN

The Greatest Among Us…. Commentary By Dr. Don
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Often, I believe, writers spend too much time on the “what was” and “what will be” instead of the “what is.”I admit to such whimpering occasionally, and this time, make no promises to do better, but I’ll try.

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THE BIBLE SAYS

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Apostle Peter said, “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18). This growth is spiritual growth, growing in faith. At the moment Christians are born again into the Lord’s Kingdom, we are as a newborn baby.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Letter to the Editor The past year has been one of growth and collaboration for the Tulia Chamber of Commerce. Through programs, promotions, and events, we worked to strengthen our local economy while celebrating the people and businesses that make Tulia special.

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WTAMU NEWS

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, higher education stands at a crossroads. Our colleges and universities face a convergence of challenges, public expectations, financial uncertainty, political and public scrutiny and rapid technological change.

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Chief Justice Quinn retiring after 30 years

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
AMARILLO, Texas — Chief Justice Brian P. Quinn announced today his retirement from the Texas Seventh District Court of Appeals, concluding a 30- year judicial career marked by legal scholarship, educational leadership, and unwavering dedication to justice.

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Protect livestock, plants, pipes and pets from winter weather

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Texas A&M AgriLife, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences share tips to prepare for freezing temperatures Freezing temperatures eventually reach every corner of Texas, due to the state’s famously unpredictable winter weather.
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