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A tall plastic coin-collecting container sports a sign of “Change for Perryton and Matador!” here at Rhoads Memorial Library, offering visitors the chance to put their excess coins toward helping tornado victims. We will have the jar available through the end of July and will give them the money in August.

Family

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There is a strong bond between Christians. God has adopted us as His children.

He who has ears to hear

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“Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.” Revelation 2:11 There is a significant difference between having ears and having ears to hear. Seven times in the Book of Revelation, it says we need ears to hear; it must be essential to know the difference.

SCOTUS to decide 10 cases

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The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is set to hand down key decisions this week on student debt relief, affirmative action and federal election laws.

Star Spangled Recipes

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No-Bake Cheesecake Flag Cake You can make this lovely, sweet treat without turning on the oven and enjoy the iconic stars and stripes design provided by the fresh blueberries and strawberries. USA! USA! USA! Ingredients Graham cracker Crust 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup white sugar 2 T unsweetened cocoa powder 6 tsp butter, melted Filling 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature 2 tsp grated lemon zest 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup white sugar 1 1/4 cups cold heavy whipping cream 20 large fresh strawberries, halved lengthwise 24 large fresh blueberries Directions Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, cocoa powder, and melted butter in a bowl until mixture is thoroughly combined and crumbly.

Keep July 4th safe

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The Fourth of July is almost here, and everyone is up for a patriotic party. But, amidst all the celebration, it’s important for individuals and families to remember that safety needs to be an invited guest.

New game wardens join ranks

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After approximately seven months of rigorous training, the 65th Texas Game Warden cadet class graduated and has moved into their assigned duty stations in Lubbock, Wichita Falls, Amarillo and surrounding areas.

Independence Day 2023

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“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day — has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.