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EPA releases GE mosquitoes, ignores warnings

EPA releases GE mosquitoes, ignores warnings

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EPA releases GE mosquitoes, ignores warnings

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the world’s largest release of genetically engineered mosquitoes, despite warnings by public health experts.
DHS Julie Santana and Xitlalic Villarreal

DHS Julie Santana and Xitlalic Villarreal

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DHS Julie Santana and Xitlalic Villarreal

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
DHS Julie Santana and Xitlalic Villarreal toured the Texas Tech campus as Dimmitt’s WTAMU Upward Bound ambassadors. Dimmitt and Tulia ambassadors attended the tour on Feb. 28. Upward Bound is a college prep program for first-generation/low-income students.
Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke is being sued for defamation by Kelcy Warren. The suit was filed Feb. 22 after O’Rourke lodged remarks aimed at Warren for extortion, bribery and corruption.

Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke is being sued for defamation by Kelcy Warren. The suit was filed Feb. 22 after O’Rourke lodged remarks aimed at Warren for extortion, bribery and corruption.

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Democratic candidate O’Rourke being sued for defamation

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Beto O’Rourke is being sued for defamation by Dallas billionaire Kelcy Warren in what the Democratic gubernatorial nominee describes as an effort to silence him from criticizing energy companies that he says made illegal profits from last year’s winter storm that left millions without power.
Hunter safety course set for April 9

Hunter safety course set for April 9

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Hunter safety course set for April 9

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Instructors from the Texas Parks & Wildlife will be teaching a Hunter Education Course on April 9. The course is designed for novice or young hunters ages 9 years and above. The course covers the core competencies of firearm and hunting safety, hunting ethics and wildlife conservation.

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Community March 10 Dimmitt Community Blood Drive. 2-7 p.m. Dimmitt City Hall. To schedule: 806-331-8833 or visit yourbloodinstitute.org. March 15 Nazareth Community Blood Drive. 3-7 p.m. Nazareth Community Hall.
The DHS Bobbies Powerlifting team won the THSWPA 3AS Regional team honors at the regional meet this past weekend in Shamrock and advanced four lifters to the state competition coming up in Corpus Christi on March 16-19. Bobbies qualifying for state include sophomore Kimberly Solis, 198 wt. class; junior Allysun Jones, 259+ wt. class; sophomore NaKhiyah Porras, 220 wt. class; and senior Yazmin Barron, 198 wt. class. (individual photos by Crystal Nino)

The DHS Bobbies Powerlifting team won the THSWPA 3AS Regional team honors at the regional meet this past weekend in Shamrock and advanced four lifters to the state competition coming up in Corpus Christi on March 16-19. Bobbies qualifying for state include sophomore Kimberly Solis, 198 wt. class; junior Allysun Jones, 259+ wt. class; sophomore NaKhiyah Porras, 220 wt. class; and senior Yazmin Barron, 198 wt. class. (individual photos by Crystal Nino)

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Bobbies win THSWPA regionals

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Dimmitt Bobbies Powerlifting team won the Texas High School Womens Powerlifting Association Regional 3AS team honors and will have four lifters advancing to the THSWPA state championships. The regional meet was held in Shamrock this past weekend.
After Gov. Greg Abbott signed HB 1900 this past June, the state has now adopted the new Texas Administrative Codes that will curb municipalities from defunding their police departments.

After Gov. Greg Abbott signed HB 1900 this past June, the state has now adopted the new Texas Administrative Codes that will curb municipalities from defunding their police departments.

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Pro-law enforcement codes adopted by state

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott announced the adoption of new Texas Administrative Code rules by the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) to prevent municipalities from defunding their police forces.

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USDA updates farm loan programs

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers.
Internationally known award-winning quilt artist Kathy McNeil is the featured teacher at the 64th Ogallala Quilt Festival on April 1-2.

Internationally known award-winning quilt artist Kathy McNeil is the featured teacher at the 64th Ogallala Quilt Festival on April 1-2.

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Ogallala Quilt Festival gearing up

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The 2022 Ogallala Quilt Festival is fast approaching and preparations for the big event are underway, with most deadlines already passed for entries. The festival will be held on April 1-2, with some classes beginning March 31.

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AMA warns against ‘test-to-treat’ that by-passes doctors

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The American Medical Association (AMA) released a statement on March 4 warning against the against a “test-totreat” plan that the Biden administration has proposed saying the approach “flaunts patient safety and risks significant negative health outcomes.”
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