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Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, the March Display of the Month features items touting the upcoming Ogallala Quilt Festival of 2024 set for April 5-6. Jill Craig of Plainview is exhibiting some quilted creations along with tools of the trade; she is a member of the Ogallala Quilters Society.

WTAMU horse judging scores big at Fort Worth

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A West Texas A&M University horse judging squad was named reserve champion at a recent national competition—coming just one point shy of tying the winner. The WTAMU team placed second behind a TexasA&M University team at the National Reined Cow Horse Judging Contest, held Feb.

A Product of Grace

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“that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,”1 Peter 1:7 Talking about refinement, John Bevere says, “God puts us through the process because he is more concerned about us finishing well than starting well.” Refinement is a product of grace and grace is God’s doing.

The Called

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Is the LORD calling you? “But now thus says the Lord,he who created you, O Jacob,he who formed you, O Israel:‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you;I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,and the flame shall not consume you.For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior (Isaiah 43:1-3a ESV).” Follow me…Jesus calls out followers; it’s both an invitation and a command.

WTAMU horse judging scores big at Fort Worth

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A West Texas A&M University horse judging squad was named reserve champion at a recent national competition— coming just one point shy of tying the winner. The WTAMU team placed second behind a Texas A&M University team at the National Reined Cow Horse Judging Contest, held Feb.

State sales tax revenue $3.7B in February

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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the state sales tax revenue totaled $3.69 billion in February, 0.05 percent more than in February 2023. The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency in February.

Wildfires continue to rage in Texas Panhandle

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Firefighters in the Texas Panhandle continue to battle several active wildfires that have burned around 1.3 million acres, destroyed at least 500 structures and killed thousands of livestock; two people have been confirmed dead.

TFB establishes wildfire relief fund

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Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) has established the Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund to assist farmers and ranchers impacted by the devastating fires burning through the Panhandle. Over 1 million acres have burned.