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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued to stop an unlawful federal rule issued by the Biden Administration that destroys protections for women in educational institutions by mandating compliance with radical gender ideology.Additionally, attorney generals in Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana and...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Naz FFA students in Top 25 Scholarship finalists
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Naz FFA students in Top 25 Scholarship finalists Nazareth FFA Chloe Birkenfeld, Tanner Wethington and Jett Ramaekers earned their way to the Top 25 Texas FFA Area 1 Scholarship finalists and will advance to the tough state level.About 300 state qualifiers are forwarded to the state level by the...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Bird flu testing mandated for dairy cattle
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that dairy farmers will be required to test their cattle for the H5N1 bird flu virus before shipping them across state linesin order to prevent the spread of the disease and learn more about how it is transmitted.Testing became mandatory on April 29, with...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Oklahoma ravages by tornadoes
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Oklahoma Govern Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 counties following a series oftornadoes and severe weather that killed at least four people and left thousands without electricity due to damage.Destruction was extensive in the town of Sulphur after a tornado flattened many downtown...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department was presented with a $15,000 check by the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle. Fire Chief Corey Lane and VFD crew accepted the check and provided a tour of the fire station. The donation was made possible with a grant from the M.S. Doss Foundation in Seminole, Texas, which is committed to supporting the needs of public safety agencies and front-line officers and firefighters who place their lives at risk while performing their duties.
DVFD presented with $15,000
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
DSEC announces scholarship recipients
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Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative (DSEC) has awarded $22,000 in scholarship money to students in its service territory, including three from Castro County.DSEC’s board of directors granted 11 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Texas students protest Israeli conflict
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Students at several Texas universities gathered Monday to protest the Israel-Palestine conflict, including UT Austin, Texas A&M and North Texas State, leading to some violence and making Jewish students fearful to be on campus.The students are calling on boards of trustees to sever fi-nancial ties...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Quinn Minute - Have people improved?
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Have people evolved much?We humans possess remarkable powers. We can walk, run, swim, and even fly (if we hold a boarding pass). Other creatures aren’t so adaptable.Fish can swim but walk poorly.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Keep It Legal
Shelley Joyner, Attorney
When you hear the word “estate” the image of Downton Abbey might pop into your head. You might think of Earls and Dutchesses.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Homeless Heroes gears up fundraiser
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A fundraiser led by non- profit Homeless Heroes in Amarillo is gearing up for its project, “Hatch Homes for Heroes.” The organization faces a closing date in May to purchase the old Astro Motel to house homeless veterans and needs about $565,000, of which half has been raised.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024