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Abbott signs HB 17 to protect natural gas as fuel source

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed HB 17 into law, prohibiting Texas cities from banning natural gas as a fuel source for new construction and utility services. House Bill 17 is a response to a trend in progressive California cities.
HB 3 legislation could reform

HB 3 legislation could reform

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HB 3 legislation could reform governor’s emergency powers

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The Texas House approved HB 3 legislation which would affirm the governor’s ability to suspend state laws during a pandemic and allow overriding local orders issued by county judges or mayor if inconsistent with state orders, as well as involve the legislature during such instances.
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AgTexas AgYouth scholarship winners announced

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
AgTexas Farm Credit Services announced the winners of the AgTexas AgYouth scholarships following a live drawing on Facebook. Three Nazareth students will be the recipients of $1,000 scholarships: Emma Kleman, Nazareth 4-H, Grady McAlister, Nazareth 4-H, and Luke Betzen, Nazareth FFA.
Nazareth FFA Chapter attends Area 1 FFA Convention

Nazareth FFA Chapter attends Area 1 FFA Convention

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Naz FFA qualifies three for state CDE competition

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Nazareth FFA attended the FFA Area 1 Convention held at WTAMU. Nazareth students did well in the speaking competitions, with several qualifying for state, including Maggie Nelson, Ryan Heitschmidt and Kari Schulte, Area Speaking results: Extemporaneous Speaking 2.
Hart ISD Kindergarten Graduation

Hart ISD Kindergarten Graduation

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Hart ISD Kindergarten Graduation

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Hart ISD Kindergarten students had their first graduation and chance to be promoted. They donned caps and gowns and walked the stage just like the older students.

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Community April 13 – June 8 Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce. Office will be temporarily closed. Call 806-647-2524 and leave a voicemail. May 22 Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce Banquet. DHS Cafetorium. Tickets $25. May 25 Nazareth Community Blood Drive. Community Hall.
TxDOT continues to work on completion of the highway project that has lasted around three years in Dimmitt, with hopes of being complete in June, and minor details completed by August. Crews were laying asphalt last week near the square and will continue this week.

TxDOT continues to work on completion of the highway project that has lasted around three years in Dimmitt, with hopes of being complete in June, and minor details completed by August. Crews were laying asphalt last week near the square and will continue this week.

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District-wide TxDOT project underway

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Work on a $1.92 million Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) project to restripe various roadways in the Lubbock District is under way. The Lubbock District includes Castro County.

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DISD trustees elect school board officers

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The Dimmitt ISD Board of Trustees met on May 10 and approved the results of the regular election for Places 1 and 5. All places were uncontested. The oath of offices was administered by Darla Fisher to Richard Martinez – Place 1, and Justin Edwards - Place 5.
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