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Nazareth FFA had 24 students competing in the District LDE contest this past week and will advance 20 students and seven teams to the Area LDE contest.

Nazareth FFA had 24 students competing in the District LDE contest this past week and will advance 20 students and seven teams to the Area LDE contest.

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Naz FFA advances 20 to Area LDEs

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Nazareth FFA competed in the District LDEs and will be sending 20 students and seven teams to the area contest. Twenty- four students competed in 12 events. District LDE results: Senior Creed Speaking (20 teams) - Chloe Birkenfeld, first place and will advance; Miles Nelson placed 15th.

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Marijuana ordinance headed to Lubbock voters

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Lubbock City Council has decided to send an ordinance that would decriminalize low-level, personal use marijuana to the voters in May. This came after the Freedom Act Lubbock’s petition was verified to have the required number of valid signatures on Nov. 2.
Castro County Healthcare celebrated Family Nurse Practitioner Week from Nov. 12-18. Nurse practitioners at CCH include Susan Hockstein, Sheila Higgins, Alex Escobar and Ashley Valdez. The FNC-Cs specialize in assessment, diagnosis and the treatment of patients of all ages, as well as focusing on preventative care and monitoring long term health.

Castro County Healthcare celebrated Family Nurse Practitioner Week from Nov. 12-18. Nurse practitioners at CCH include Susan Hockstein, Sheila Higgins, Alex Escobar and Ashley Valdez. The FNC-Cs specialize in assessment, diagnosis and the treatment of patients of all ages, as well as focusing on preventative care and monitoring long term health.

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Castro County Healthcare celebrated

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Nazareth Robotics kicked off the 2023-24 FTC Robotics season in Vernon, Texas.Nazareth has three teams this year of veterans and rookies. Team 16617 placed first out of the 29 competing teams.

Nazareth Robotics kicked off the 2023-24 FTC Robotics season in Vernon, Texas.Nazareth has three teams this year of veterans and rookies. Team 16617 placed first out of the 29 competing teams.

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Naz Robotics kicks off season

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Nazareth Robotics teams came out of the competition gaits running with a strong start to the 2023-24 FTC Robotics season.
The Hart Robotics team participated in their first competition of the season in Vernon this past weekend. The team placed 11th out of 29 teams. (front row, left to right) Diego Longoria, Rito Rodriguez, Robotics coach, Don Bell, (back row) Carolina Cardoza, America Cardoza and Leslie Dominguez.

The Hart Robotics team participated in their first competition of the season in Vernon this past weekend. The team placed 11th out of 29 teams. (front row, left to right) Diego Longoria, Rito Rodriguez, Robotics coach, Don Bell, (back row) Carolina Cardoza, America Cardoza and Leslie Dominguez.

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The Hart Robotics

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
WTAMU Meat Judging team won the university’s first National Championship after competing in Nebraska this week. Ryan Heitschmidt from Nazareth was fifth high individual at the event and named 2nd Team All American.

WTAMU Meat Judging team won the university’s first National Championship after competing in Nebraska this week. Ryan Heitschmidt from Nazareth was fifth high individual at the event and named 2nd Team All American.

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WTAMU Meat Judging team wins nationals

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The WTAMU Meat Judging team won WT’s first national championship this past Sunday in Nebraska. Ryan Heitschmidt from Nazareth is a member of the team.

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Abbot signs bill banning vax mandates

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation banning COVID19 vaccine mandates for private employers this past Friday. Senate Bill 7 will prohibit employers in the private sector from taking “adverse action” against an employee who does not want to get a COVID-19 shot.
The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Blessed 5, a new children’s and women’s western apparel and accessories business owned by Pedro and Ceclia Quintana. The business is located at 113 E. Bedford in Dimmitt and is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Blessed 5, a new children’s and women’s western apparel and accessories business owned by Pedro and Ceclia Quintana. The business is located at 113 E. Bedford in Dimmitt and is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Double Ribbon Cutting

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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SB 4 passes to stiffen illegal entry into state

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Texas House of Representatives approved immigration bills Tuesday appropriating more than $1.5 billion for additional border barriers and make illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border a state crime.
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