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Candles in the Dark

Dr. Kim Pond
Thursday, January 7, 2021
As we face the winter months, many of us are preparing for a power outage. It is not something we look forward to, but where we live it is a reality. I have batteries in my flashlights, a new gas fireplace in my living room, and candles throughout the house. In fact I just stocked up on candles, so I am set.

Livestock shows begin Jan. 13

News Staff
Thursday, January 7, 2021
It’s that time of year again for the 2021 Nazareth and Castro County Stock Shows, with all the FFA and 4-H showmen set and ready to show off their hard work and livestock projects. The Nazareth Stock Show will be held on Wednesday, Jan.

CRP general signup underway

News Staff
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program began Jan. 4 and will continue through Feb.
December sales tax revenue down

December sales tax revenue down

News Staff
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $790.3 million in local sales tax allocations for December, 3.7 percent less than in December 2019. These allocations are based on sales made in October by businesses that report tax monthly.
Newest members of the Naz ISD National Honor Society were inducted during a banquet.

Naz National Honor Society inducts new members

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The Nazareth ISD National Honor Society held its annual banquet to honor current members and induct new applicants. To be a member, students sent in an application outlining their involvement in the community and school and participate in an interview with Nazareth ISD staff.

Producers face dry planting season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
A drought that flared up in the western United States in spring 2020 has expanded and intensified across the summer, fall and now winter. In August, a third of the United States was experiencing at least a moderate level of drought.
Amarillo bank to offer third round of PPP loans

Amarillo bank to offer third round of PPP loans

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
After President Trump signed into law the newest COVID-19 relief effort, and now Amarillo National Bank announces they’re almost ready to offer a new round of loans, which according to the bank will reach even more businesses than before.

Redistricting process begins for legislators

News Staff
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
When the Texas Legislature meets in 2021, lawmakers are expected to take on the complicated and contentious process of redistricting — the decennial redrawing of maps for the state’s congressional, legislative and State Board of Education boundaries.
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