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Amarillo College receives TRUE Grant funding

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The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has awarded $12 million in grant funding to Texas higher education institutions through the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) Grant Program.

Xcel offers options for paying winter bills

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Xcel Energy is reminding customers that cold weather can oftenlead to higher energy bills as area residents use more electricity to warm their homes and businesses. Customers who are concerned they might fall behind on payments are encouraged to apply for energyassistance or establish pay arrangements.

Water conference set for March 21-22

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The “Stewarding Our Water Future” Conference is set to be held on March 21-22 at the Amarillo Area Foundation’s Harrington Center for Philanthropy. Darryl Birkenfeld of Nazareth, Ogallala Commons Deputy Director, says one aim of the conference is “to expand the stakeholder coalition focused on improving the water realities we live with and leave for future generations.

Federal requirement will affect many farms

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A new federal reporting requirement for most small business entities will impact many farms, ranches, and agricultural businesses that are organized as a business entity, including LLC, corporation, or limited partnership.

Sheriff ’s Offi ce warns of scam

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The Castro County Sheriff ’s Office recently received information from a citizen concerning call received about civil papers. According to the report, the call came from a woman claiming to have civil papers for her husband and he should call back.

Clock running down on voter registration

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Castro County voters who have not registered to vote in the primaries have a very limited amount of time to become a qualified voter. The last day to register to vote is Feb.

Rep. Arrington stands with Abbott on border crisis

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United States Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) hosted meetings last week in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains regions to gain insight from the residents in the area, including the border crisis.Arrington made a stop in Castro and other surrounding counties.