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News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Cold weather poses serious threats to your pets' health. Just like people, pets' cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware of your pet's tolerance for cold weather and adjust accordingly.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we still have a few 'Paper Helicopters' take-andmake kits for Young Scientists. The fun, educational kits are created by Felice Acker, local agent with Texas A&M Extension Service, and we gladly distribute them.

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And God Breathes...

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
An errant flake of snow drifts lazily in front of my eyes, and I try to focus on it, shifting my weight from one frozen foot to the other. There is no relief for my numb legs and my deadened mind. The snow reminds me of Hanukkah. My thoughts wander.

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Lack of supplies hampering farm equipment sales

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
A year ago, farmers across the country, desperate to upgrade equipment, found dealer and auction lots empty. Dealers of all brands were out of machinery and were running low on some parts.
Castro County 4-H had four teams compete in the District Food Challenge contest on Nov. 8. There were 503 youth and 139 teams. Castro Junior Team 1 placed second in the Junior Main Dish 1 competition. The contest is a youth version of chopped, with one ingredient provided and the opportunity to shop for a few ingredients from the grocery store. Youth have 40 minutes to make their dish before they present the plate, nutrients, their steps and safety.

Castro County 4-H had four teams compete in the District Food Challenge contest on Nov. 8. There were 503 youth and 139 teams. Castro Junior Team 1 placed second in the Junior Main Dish 1 competition. The contest is a youth version of chopped, with one ingredient provided and the opportunity to shop for a few ingredients from the grocery store. Youth have 40 minutes to make their dish before they present the plate, nutrients, their steps and safety.

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Castro County 4-H Food Challenge contest

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Naz FFA teams advance

Naz FFA teams advance

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Naz FFA teams advance

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Twenty-six Nazareth FFA students, making up 14 different teams attended the district LDE contest on Nov. 9, with 11 teams advancing to area. The contest was held at Abernathy High School.
Mexico moves forward

Mexico moves forward

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Mexico moves forward banning GM corn

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Mexico's government cannot make purchases of yellow corn from the United States because it does not want genetically modified (GM) corn, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said last Wednesday.

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Farmers, ranchers to vote in FSA election

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Castro County FSA office or postmarked by Dec. 5.
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