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Nazareth kicks off show season

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Nazareth kicks off show season

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

After working with their animals for many months, Nazareth students were able to show their livestock locally and compete for titles, as well as get their feet wet and animals in the show pen before the major state shows which are stacked back-to-back and overlapping into spring.

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FDA sued for withholding vaccine safety analyses

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been sued for withholding the results of key COVID-19 vaccine safety analyses. According to the nonprofit Children’s Health Defense (CHD) who filed the lawsuit on Jan. 26 in federal court, the FDA’s actions allegedly violated federal law.

DHS lifters power through season

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DHS lifters power through season

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

The Dimmitt Bobbies and Bobcats powerlifters continue to get stronger as the season progresses, and team wins are brought back home. The Bobbies powerlifters competed at the Frenship Tiger Invitational this past weekend and racked up another first-place team win – their third in a row.

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Endangered species listing set for Texas Panhandle

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar alerted stakeholders of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) decision to delay implementation of a final rule listing the lesser prairie-chicken as an endangered species.

Nazareth fifth-grade robotics

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Nazareth fifth-grade robotics students

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Nazareth fifth-grade robotics students were among 32 teams competing at the TCEA Robotics meet. Noah Raef and Xavier Snead made it into the semifinals where they ended a strong day. Braeli Fuller and Brystol Burks came in 15th.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Having a stressed or sick pet is concerning, especially if diarrhea, gas, and digestive issues are present. A probiotic could ease those digestive issues, but there are some considerations that an owner should be aware of before choosing one.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

“Surprise, Surprise!” will be the featured program when Dimmitt Book Club convenes in the meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library. The event will commence Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. Mary Ruth Baird is in charge of the program and assures us that a published author will be featured.

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The Real Hope and Anchor

Dudley Anderson

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil. Hebrews 6:19 We have a pub in our town called, The Hope and Anchor. It was once for sale, and I had the idea of purchasing it and turning it into a friendly coffee shop.

Texas AgriLife Extension agent Felice Acker and Texas 4-H STEM Ambassador Spencer Acker accepted a generous grant from the Texas AgriWomen Panhandle Chapter on behalf of the Castro County 4-H Club. The $825 grant will be used for the 4-H Youth rocketry program this spring and summer (watch for sign up) Felice Acker said the support of Texas AgriWomen and their donors to the program and to others across the Texas Panhandle is appreciated.

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Spitting Image

Pam Ford Davis

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Who do you look like? Most people say I look just like my Mom. I do have a nose like hers but it’s mostly Dad that I see in my face in the mirror. I once had a total stranger walk up to me and say I looked like Hillary Clinton.

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USDA announces assistance to dairy farmers

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP).

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