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Paxton files lawsuit against 3M, DuPont

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against chemical giants accusing them misrepresenting or omitting the safety of forever chemicals (PFAS) in the face of mounting evidence they are harmful to human health.

Cook announced nominee of GOP caucus for Speaker

On Saturday, the Texas House GOP Caucus met in Austin to elect a nominee for Speaker of the Texas House for the upcoming 89th Legislature.Rep. David Cook of Mansfi eld won the caucus nomination with 77% of the 62 votes on the third ballot.

Bucc-ee’s officially open in Amarillo

Buc-ee’s opened its newest travel center in Amarillo this past Monday, with doors opening to the public and ribbon cutting ceremony.Located at 9900 East Interstate 40, Buc-ee’s Amarillo sits inside 74,000 square feet and offers 108 fueling positions and 24 EV charging stations.
This past Sunday, the Texas Tech pediatric doctors met with Hart High School students to discuss the value of staying in school and not giving up hope. Students got to stuff a stocking to take home, and create gift baskets for some elderly residents of Hart and delivered them.

This past Sunday, the Texas Tech pediatric doctors met with Hart High School students to discuss the value of staying in school and not giving up hope. Students got to stuff a stocking to take home, and create gift baskets for some elderly residents of Hart and delivered them.

Texas Tech pediatric doctors

TDMV reminds owners of inspection changes

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TDMV) is reminding owners that starting New Year’s Day, non-commercial vehicles will no longer need a vehicle safety inspection prior to registration.All non-commercial vehicles in the state will still be subject to a $7.

AgriLife sets programs for early 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife has numerous programs set for early 2025 in the region for farmers.On Jan. 9, the Castro County Crops Conference in Dimmitt will kick things off followed by the Mid Plains Ag Expo in Plainview on Jan. 22.

Naz Christmas Pageant set for Dec. 22-23

The 23rd anniversary production of the Nazareth Christmas Pageant will be staged Dec. 22, and 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church.Church seating is on a firstcome basis for the pews that accommodate just over 700.