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Pet Talk

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Calf health issues on pasture usually come down to four things: pinkeye, parasites, scours, and pneumonia. Pinkeye is a bacterial scourge is primarily spread from calf to calf by flies.

Library Lines ...

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Valentine’s Day here at Rhoads Memorial Library started off less than special when a brownout occurred about 11:30 that morning, followed by a blackout that lasted until 12:50 p.m. Our descent into darkness had us scrambling for flashlights as we realized how helpless we were without electricity. (And how cold-I am hotnatured but even I noticed when the thermostat dipped to 64 degrees!)

Storyteller

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Jesus was the Master storyteller. “Then He told them many things in parables, saying: ‘Consider the sower who went out to sow.

County Conservation Partners to host local work group meeting

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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Castro County and the Running Water Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking input from the public on how to best serve local citizens through Farm Bill conservation programs and technical assistance.

Don’t throw in the towel

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The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? John 15:13 “Ding!” The bell rang. Joe slumped onto the stool his trainer thrust into his corner as he came to the end of a bloody round 10. He could feel his nose was broken; he had a gaping tear above his left eye. Every bone and muscle in his body ached with intensity. Joe was losing on points, he knew it.

TFB scholarship deadline nearing

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The deadline to apply for Texas Farm Bureau scholarships is coming up on March 15. Annually, TFB awards more than $235,000 in scholarships in a variety of packages designed to meet different student needs.

Pantex accepting applications for STEM classroom grants

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To kick off EngineersWeek, which is held annually during the last week in February, Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) announced that it is once again sponsoring five $1,000 grants for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in classrooms across the Texas Panhandle.

Naz FFA/4-H Stock Show results

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Harrison Meador – 5th, Shooting Sports/doubles; Champion /Junior Shootout Trap singles Remington Meador – Scored his personal best. Oliver Meador -One bird shy of top five.

Abbott delivers State of State message

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his 2023 State of the State address this past Thursday evening in San Marcos, during which time he updated Texans on his priorities for the 88th legislative session.