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Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys announced they have filed a federal lawsuit to challenge the Biden-Harris administration’s recent regulations that illegally restrict how doctors can protect patients from the harms of abortion and “gender transition.”In the case of Purl v. U.S. Department of...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Perryton assistant fire chief dies in line of duty
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Two Perryton firefighters were injuredand the assistant fire chief lost while battling a fully engulfed structure in Perryton last Thursday.According to city officials, the Perryton Fire Department and Perryton Police Department responded to the fire and as they were setting up equipment, a fire...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Library Lines ...
Gaye Reily
“Diablo, the Fighting Rooster” is a book that has been added to our youngsters’ easy reading section here at Rhoads Memorial Library, courtesy of C. DeLayne Duffy.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Pet Talk
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In the Texas Panhandle and South Plains, winter can be a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. It is important to make sure your fourfooted family members stay safe and warm, it is also Texas law that animals be taken care of properly.Keep your pets inside with you and your family.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
From Despair to Cheer
Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com
Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17 When I sat down to have my morning devotions yesterday, I was feeling not a little despondent.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Abbott issues disaster declaration with growing wildfire threat
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Governor GregAbbott issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties in response to increasing wildfire danger and ongoing wildfire activity throughout the state, with more counties added as conditions warrant The governor also directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Nazareth FFA members attended the Plainview District meeting along with more than 130 other district members. They had the opportunity to attend leadership workshops, FFA knowledge and teamwork. The evening rounded off with burgers and a short dance.
Direct Admission tool aids in college acceptance
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Texas high school students will now be able to see which of the state’s public universities would accept them based on their credentials before they fill out a college application, according to an announcement by state leaders.The state developed the new tool with a $250,000 grant from the Lumina...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Early voting begins Oct. 21
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With early voting about to begin on Oct. 21 for the Nov. 5 general election, Texans across the state will have the opportunity to cast their ballot for officials in government, including one US senator and representative, one Railroad Commissioner, 15 state senators, seven Board of Education...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax revenue
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for October, 1.2 percent less than in October 2023.These allocations are based on sales made in August by businesses that report tax...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Hart Junior High Cross Country runners finished their season with great success. The girls team finished second in district. Team members are Lexi Cisneros, MIa Longoria, Savannah Corrales, Mairany Florentino, Sadie Carrasco, Janeth Morales, and Camila Perez. Individual medalists for the girls were Lexi Cisneros, 3rd Place; Mia Longoria, 6th Place, and Mairany Florentino, 7th place. Coaches for the XC teams are Cailin Neudorf and Corie Longoria.
TASFA aid application deadline extended
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The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has extended the state financial aid application priority deadline to Feb. 15 for the 20252026 application cycle due to delays with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The standard annual deadline is Jan. 15 and future aid cycles will...
Wednesday, October 16, 2024