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We are blessed

Pamford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
How’s your day going?Many unnecessarily experience blue Mondays.Am I blue? No; I’m blessed. Rejoice; it’s blessed Monday!“Rejoice evermore.Pray without ceasing.In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV).
Castro County 4-H and Keep Texas Beautiful Youth Ambassador Spencer Acker gave the Castro County AgriLife Extension Office a facelift recently. For his capstone ambassador project, Acker installed two raised beds and two rain barrels for the extension programs and also did some weeding out along the fence line in the back.

Castro County 4-H and Keep Texas Beautiful Youth Ambassador Spencer Acker gave the Castro County AgriLife Extension Office a facelift recently. For his capstone ambassador project, Acker installed two raised beds and two rain barrels for the extension programs and also did some weeding out along the fence line in the back.

Castro County 4-H and Keep Texas Beautiful Youth Ambassador Spencer Acker

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Castro County 4-Her Bryndle Gibson competed at the West Texas National Anthem Contest, placing ninth among a lot of youth vocalists. She will now be performing on April 12 at the youth concert following the junior rodeo.

Castro County 4-Her Bryndle Gibson competed at the West Texas National Anthem Contest, placing ninth among a lot of youth vocalists. She will now be performing on April 12 at the youth concert following the junior rodeo.

Castro County 4-Her Bryndle Gibson

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Paxton targets Cornyn in midterms

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming midterm elections.Appearing on Fox News, Paxton said it was time for a change and criticized Cornyn’s lack of production over the last 22 years.Paxton said Texas has a great U.S.

Measles cases climb to 505, three deaths

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed 505 cases in the West Texas measles outbreak, with a third reported death on Tuesday.Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, reports 315 cases, with 33 cases in Lubbock County and another eight counties with reported cases.

SCOTUS allows use of Alien Enemies Act

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court on Monday handed down a decision to clear the way for the Trump administration to continue deporting Venezuelan migrants using the Alien Enemies Act.
OQS holds 27th festival

OQS holds 27th festival

OQS holds 27th festival

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Despite some challenging weather, the 2025 Ogallala Quilt Festival was held this past weekend, April 4-5. It was the 27th festival hosted by the Ogallala Quit Society which was formed 28 years ago.The main event was held at the Dimmitt High School Activities Center, with other exhibits around town.
Nazareth Ag teacher and FFA Advisor Austin Heck, shown with daughters Izzy and Gabby, received the AgTexas Ag Youth Leader of Year award. Heck is one of three nominees to be awarded the recognition in Texas this year. Heck has led students to multiple state wins in ag contests and state single teacher chapter awards as well having students go on to universities to compete nationally in ag competitions.

Nazareth Ag teacher and FFA Advisor Austin Heck, shown with daughters Izzy and Gabby, received the AgTexas Ag Youth Leader of Year award. Heck is one of three nominees to be awarded the recognition in Texas this year. Heck has led students to multiple state wins in ag contests and state single teacher chapter awards as well having students go on to universities to compete nationally in ag competitions.

Heck recognized with award

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
April 3-5Ogallala Quilt Festival.April 4NISD Pre-K/Kindergarten Roundup. 9 a.m. Elementary Library. Bring official birth certificate, social security card, immunization record. For more info, call 806-946-2231.May 13Soldier Boxes, Dimmitt Chamber Office, 9 a.m.
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