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Joy at Rice’s Grocery

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Ike and Corabeth Godsey were owners/operators of the General Mercantile on Walton’s Mountain. The Walton’s frequently featured the couple in episodes. Harriet and Nels Oleson were in charge of the Walnut Grove Mercantile on Little House on the Prairie. Program writers recognized the importance of the family-owned businesses in story lines.
Nazareth FFA Tanner Wethington and Daniel Schacher competed in the Ag Marketing contest at the San Antonio Stock Show on Saturday with their waterfowl blind, placed fifth and made the auction.

Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail Feb. 7 to March 5 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: Feb.
Nazareth graduate Ryan Heitschmidt was among the WTAMU Meat Judging Team who took third place at the Houston Livestock Show and Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest

Heitschmidt competes with WTAMU Meat Judging team in Houston

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
In the last contest of the 2023 winter and spring season, the WTAMU Meat Judging team competed at the Houston Livestock Show and Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest and won third place. The WTAMU team place third overall, first and fifth in beef grading, first in total beef, second in lambs, first in pork, first and second in reasons and third in placings.
DHS Bobbies Powerlifter Ni’Khiyah Porras (220 weight class) set a Regionals record in the Dead Lift at 410 pounds.

Bobbies lifters capture Regional title

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobbies powerlifters competed at the THSWPA Region 1 – 3A Regionals meet and brought home the team trophy and qualified five girls to compete at the state meet. The Regional meet was held in Shamrock on Saturday, with 12 schools competing and ??? athletes participating to trip to Frisco for state titles.

Bill restricting land ownership gets update

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Authored by Texas state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, RBrenham, a bill restricting land ownership in Texas by entities from China and three other countries for security reasons received some push back on claims that the proposal would be discriminatory.
Birkenfeld wins Lone Star Writing contest

Birkenfeld wins Lone Star Writing contest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Nazareth’s Chloe Birkenfeld recently won the Lone Star Journalism Writing contest co-sponsored by the Interscholastic League Press Conference and Texas Press Association. Birkenfeld, the editor and writer for Nazareth’s Paw Prints, received first place in the Small School Division (1A-3A) with an article she wrote about Charley Hill that was featured in the Paw Prints.
Two Hart Robotics teams competed on March 4 at the GEAR/Get Excited About Robotics 2023 Festival of Frenship Trial Run. Team 1, Zayden Diego and Rita Rodriguez earned 110 points to place third out of 35 teams, and Team 2, Emma Saldana and Letizia Dominguez, eared 75 points, finishing sixth place.

USTA challenges GMO Ban

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
In reaction to Mexico’s decision to ban genetically modifi ed corn and other agricultural biotechnology products, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai announced that the United States is taking enforcement action against Mexico for undermining the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) trade commitment and requesting technical consultations with Mexico.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Whether they are a purring housecat or a prowling neighborhood cat, felines react differently to new experiences depending on how they were socialized. Owners can choose to increase their cat’s comfort level in new experiences but should first consider different socialization strategies.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we are delighted to report that no problems occurred following last Sunday’s electrical outage. The second blackout suffered this year did not wreak havoc with our lights or other electricity-dependent equipment, so hallelujah!

Thirst No More

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
There’s one thing we can count on; weather changes. This afternoon it’s in the mid 70’s and I like it.
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