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The Nazareth FFA Homesite team competed at the Ochiltree County SWCD contest and placed second overall. Individually, Harrison Meador was second overall, Oliver Meador, sixth, and Remi Meador, 10th. The Wildlife team placed third overall with Aiden Chea placing seventh, Collin Kimball placing 13th, and Jesse Acker placing 14th.

The Nazareth FFA Homesite team competed at the Ochiltree County SWCD contest and placed second overall. Individually, Harrison Meador was second overall, Oliver Meador, sixth, and Remi Meador, 10th. The Wildlife team placed third overall with Aiden Chea placing seventh, Collin Kimball placing 13th, and Jesse Acker placing 14th.

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The Nazareth FFA Homesite team

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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Senate panel approves major water bill

Richard Lee
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Water projects in Texas will have the backing of $1 billion in dedicated funds each year under a bill approved unanimously by the Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Committee on Monday.Within 50 years, state demand for water will double, said committee chair and Lubbock Sen. Charles...

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County approves new employee pay rate

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Castro County Commissions Court saw commissioners approving a new employee beginning pay rate at $13.55 per hour up to a cap of $49,919.21.The new pay rate is set to go into effect immediately.

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SB 16 targets proof of citizenship to vote

Richard Lee
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Texans registering to vote would have to provide proof of citizenship in order to register to vote in state and local elections under a bill, SB 16, which is being considered by the Senate State Affairs Committee.Committee chair Sen. Bryan Hughes said that DPS removed 6,500 non-citizens from voter...
The Dimmitt High Boys golf team competed at Vega and placed second overall as a team. Uriel Prieto placed second as an individual.

The Dimmitt High Boys golf team competed at Vega and placed second overall as a team. Uriel Prieto placed second as an individual.

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Silva awarded Thoma Scholars scholarship

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Daniel Duenes Silva, a senior at Dimmitt High School, has been selected as a recipient of the four-year Thoma Scholars Program scholarship.
Nazareth FFA Gracie White won big at the Houston Livestock Show, competing in the Veterinary Science Contest. She earned the championship for individual high point. White has been a strong competitor in the event for the last two years. The Nazareth Veterinary Science team placed fifth overall at Houston, with other team members Michael Fulkerson and Beck Paulsen.

Nazareth FFA Gracie White won big at the Houston Livestock Show, competing in the Veterinary Science Contest. She earned the championship for individual high point. White has been a strong competitor in the event for the last two years. The Nazareth Veterinary Science team placed fifth overall at Houston, with other team members Michael Fulkerson and Beck Paulsen.

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A Major Stock Show Win

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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Abbott directs TEA to investigate social transitioning incident

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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott last Thursday sent a letter to Representative Steve Toth to thank him for highlighting unethical actions by educators to “socially transition” a student at Bellaire High School and to notify him that he directed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to investigate the incident.Under...

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Bewail My Fears

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Thursday, March 20, 2025
I am cowardly by nature, thrive on acceptance and wince at rejection. Yet, standing upon my Christian convictions is not optional; it is essential.
The Police Department has added two new units to patrol the city with. The Dimmitt City Council voted to upgrade to units with the latest equipment for it police officers.

The Police Department has added two new units to patrol the city with. The Dimmitt City Council voted to upgrade to units with the latest equipment for it police officers.

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SB 8 addresses cooperation between immigration authorities

Richard Lee
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Sheriffs in large counties would be required to enter into agreements with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce certain immigration laws under SB 8, a bill considered by the Senate State Affairs Committee on Monday.While the bill, authored by Sen. Charles Schwertner, only applies...

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Senate panel approves bills combatting cost of housing

Richard Lee
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Several bills were approved by the Senate Local Government Committee that would make it easier to build new housing and are an effort to lower the cost of housing by increasing the supply.While Texas enjoys a relatively lower cost of living relative to other states, the price of housing continues...
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