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Nazareth FFA updates

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Nazareth FFA Chapter was well represented at the Plainview District FFA banquet. The group earned lots of banners to hang in the shop. Chloe Birkenfeld was elected as the Vice President for the 21-22 year and Naz talent came in runner up.

Longoria pleads guilty to murder

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The suspect in the April 2018 murder of Mysti Amber Goddard of Amarillo, pleaded guilty to the charge of murder this past week in the 242nd District Court, according to a press release by Sheriff Sal Rivera.

Hegar distributes $936M in sales tax revenue

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Texas Comptroller Glen Hagar distributed $936 million in monthly sales tax allocations Allocations include cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts for local sales tax for December bases on sales in October by businesses that report tax monthly. Statewide, the sales tax allocation for December 2021 was 18.4 percent higher than the previous year.

Dairy Margin Coverage signup underway

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened signup for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and expanded the program to allow dairy producers to better protect their operations by enrolling supplemental production.

Lions Club Keeps Giving

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The Dimmitt Lions Club presented a check to Hands of Hope for $6,000 from proceeds from the Annual Beef Appreciation Promotion. Janet Samman and Kristina Holcomb accepted the check on behalf of Hands of Hope.

Drought in county expands, intensifies

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Drought conditions are worsening in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains regions, including Castro and other surround counties. Castro County is now in the Severe Drought (D2) stage, according to the most recent Drought Monitor map on Dec.