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Dimmitt FFA updates

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Dimmitt FFA Agricultural Advocacy team placed 8th at the Area LDE contest at WTAMU. The team was represented today by Josiah Rodriguez, Hannah Simpson, and Klancy Bruton. Gains Lunsford was on the Area qualifying team at District.

Thanksgiving Meal Report shows decline in food prices

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A traditional, Texas-style Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost $44.21, down $3.80, according to the special Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Thanksgiving Meal Report. The survey records the cost of 10 holiday staples—including turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and pecan pie.

DPS increases enforcement during holidays

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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging drivers to make safety a top priority this holiday, as increased travel can present additional challenges for drivers.

Ask the Agent

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Do you have some recipes for changing up our turkey flavors? Whether you’re simply celebrating with your immediate family or gathering over Zoom, craving traditional flavors or looking to try something new, cooking turkey for the first or four-hundredth time, this once a year celebration requires a few reminders. Everyone’s top priority should be to stay safe during this unique holiday season.

Naz FFA wins LDE Sweepstakes

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Nazareth FFA chapter continues with more wins in Leadership Development Events (LDE). Students competed at the area contest held on Nov.19 and Nov.

State may face C-19 vaccine distribution issues

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COVID-19 vaccines may be coming soon but will not be available to most Texans for months. The vaccine is expected to initially be in short supply and will be first distributed to a state-selected group of people considered to be essential workers or most vulnerable to being severely sickened.

Game wardens increase mule deer patrols

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Lubbock district game wardens will be dedicating extra patrol hours and state assets to the mule deer hunting season which occurs in southwestern Panhandle counties from Nov. 21 -29.

Pet Talk

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The image of a cat hunting mice is as classic as their love of milk and yarn or their dislike of water and dogs. While we may be familiar with this archetype, in practice, the hunting of rodents can expose our feline friends to harmful diseases and parasites that can even pose risks to their human owners.