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Measles outbreak grows to 58 cases

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday, and eight people in eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with measles.The cases are concentrated in Gaines County, which has 45 infections.

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Another 5.0 earthquake recorded in Texas

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in West Texas near the border of Culberson and Reeves counties on Friday evening.According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake struck about 11:23 p.m., about 33 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, and was felt as far away as El Paso.
The Nazareth Swiftettes are continuing their march through the playoffs and have advanced to the Regional championship game after beating the Sands Lady Mustangs this past Monday. The teams beat Pringle-Morse in bi-district, McLean in area to reach the semifinals game. They will be competing against either Whitharral or Texline (scores not in as of this time) for the Regional title in hopes of punching a ticket to the State basketball tournament.

The Nazareth Swiftettes are continuing their march through the playoffs and have advanced to the Regional championship game after beating the Sands Lady Mustangs this past Monday. The teams beat Pringle-Morse in bi-district, McLean in area to reach the semifinals game. They will be competing against either Whitharral or Texline (scores not in as of this time) for the Regional title in hopes of punching a ticket to the State basketball tournament.

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Swiftettes advance to Regionals

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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USDA faces employee losses

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
USDA offices are grappling with the firing of many federal employees by the Trump administration, particularly with of probationary employees targeted as cuts sweep through the agency.
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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Discovering that your dog or cat has Cushing’s syndrome can be both discouraging and overwhelming, but it also marks the beginning of their journey toward better health and an improved quality of life.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Winter Reading Challenge for adults is more than halfway finished here at Rhoads Memorial Library. As participants complete reading requirements, drawings have yielded weekly winners and will continue until the contest’s final date of Feb. 28.

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I Can

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Is a low self-image holding you back?Timidity and shyness robs us of friendships; lessens opportunities for leadership and ministry as well. It stunts our spiritual growth. Feeling inferior, with a perceived superiority of others; we’ll have a distorted image.

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Moving Mountains!

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 An old farmer had ploughed around a large rock in one of his fields for many years. He had broken several ploughshares on it.

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Social security may be suspended to citizens living abroad

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) may suspend Social Security payments to Americans living abroad if they don’t submit the Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire.This form is required annually to confirm eligibility for payments outside the U.S.
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