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Earthquake hits Permian Basin

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A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Stanton, Texas in the Permian Basin Monday night. The US Geological Survey reported that a 4.5-magnitude quake struck around 7:55 p.m.

Feds slow shipments of Covid medicines

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Several monoclonal infusion centers have run out of supplies in Texas. The federal government controls the distribution of monoclonal antibodies, and the regional infusion centers in Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, San Antonio and The Woodlands have exhausted their supply of sotrovimab, the monoclonal antibody effective against the COVID-19 Omicron variant, due to the national shortage from the federal government.

Amarillo, Lubbock report on Covid-19

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Amarillo health officials reported a drop of 473 net active COVID-19 cases and a drop in the region's hospitalization rate this past Tuesday. Hospitalizations in Potter and Randall counties for Covid patients is at 3.59%.

Sheriff Santa’s Deputies

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The Castro County Sheriff’s Office Annual Toy Drive was a big success. Donations and support by the community allowed the Sheriff’s Office to provide toys and other items to 95 children in the county. Sheriff Sal Rivera and his deputies offered a big ‘Thanks” to all who contributed to bringing smiles and cheer to the county youth this Christmas.

Castro County 4-H Treat Brigade

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The Nazareth 4-Hers helped Santa’s Elves this Christmas with a community project organized by Food Challenge Team members Caysen High. Reid Backus and Harrison Meador. They invited other 4-Hers to make treats and add them to 98 Christmas treat bags and delivered them around Nazareth for some holiday cheer.

Bobcats suffer narrow loss to Demons, 47-45

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The Dimmitt Bobcats lost in a nailbiter to the Dumas Demon, 47-45. The Bobcats shot 19/46 (41%) field goals, with 3/12 (25%) 3-pointers, 4/6 (67%) free throws, has 14 assists, six steals and three blocks.

Pet Talk

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The holiday season is a great time to invite new and old friends, alike, to join in the festivities. But introducing these guests to your pets has the potential to be either an exciting playtime or stressful evening for them.