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New AgriLife Research engineer focuses on sustainable livestock systems

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Peiyang Li, Ph.D., is the new Texas A&M AgriLife Research livestock air quality and agricultural engineer at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center in Canyon and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering.In his new position,...
Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Providing a safe, loving home for a dog is rewarding for many reasons, and it can sometimes be even more so for a canine companion with special needs.
Swisher County Employees and their Families have been participating in the Walk Across Texas Challenge over the past eight weeks. The members of the four teams walked 5204.74 miles which is more than six times across Texas! Individual team total were All Rise! Yeast Beast – 1437.48, Extension of Greatness – 1432.65, Justice Team – 1298.94, and Clerkie Bees – 1034.67. Congratulations to the All Rise! Yeast Beasts team for being the 2026 Champions!

Swisher County Employees and their Families have been participating in the Walk Across Texas Challenge over the past eight weeks. The members of the four teams walked 5204.74 miles which is more than six times across Texas! Individual team total were All Rise! Yeast Beast – 1437.48, Extension of Greatness – 1432.65, Justice Team – 1298.94, and Clerkie Bees – 1034.67. Congratulations to the All Rise! Yeast Beasts team for being the 2026 Champions!

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WALK ACROSS TEXAS

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Tulia Elementary School Recognitions 1st Grade-Sa’bree Ramirez, Kindergarten-Ximena Rodriguez, 2nd Grade-Tani Bhakta, 3rd Grade-Andrew Holt, 4th Grade-Urijah Wonzo, and 5th Grade-Dezevellen Stone-Rawson

Tulia Elementary School Recognitions 1st Grade-Sa’bree Ramirez, Kindergarten-Ximena Rodriguez, 2nd Grade-Tani Bhakta, 3rd Grade-Andrew Holt, 4th Grade-Urijah Wonzo, and 5th Grade-Dezevellen Stone-Rawson

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School Board Election set for May 2nd

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Tulia Independent School District was held on March 9, 2026 in the Swinburn Board Room. No public comments were heard.Tulia Elementary School recognized their outstanding students from each grade.
TxDOT: Drunk Driving Crashes Spike in Spring

TxDOT: Drunk Driving Crashes Spike in Spring

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TxDOT: Drunk Driving Crashes Spike in Spring

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Friday, March 13, 2026
As students and Texans take time off this March, it’s imperative that drivers always get a sober ride.Last year Texas saw a spike in drunk driving crashes in March — more than any other month.

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Tips to prevent problematic barn swallow nests before they appear

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Friday, March 13, 2026
Spring migration is sweeping across Texas, and barn swallows are already scouting porches, barns, overhangs and eaves for nesting sites.Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess they leave behind, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert encourages you to take...
THE IDLE AMERICAN

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Mort And His Mailbox…. Commentary By Dr. Don
Friday, March 13, 2026
My Uncle Mort is committed to establishing a “Go Fund Me” campaign for postal workers of America, retroactive to whenever early voting began.He suggests joint beneficiaries-- directing one-half of the proceeds to whichever “save the trees” group is standing tallest--and the other half to US mail...
THE BIBLE SAYS

THE BIBLE SAYS

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THE BIBLE SAYS

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Friday, March 13, 2026
Apostle Paul said, “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things” (Colossians 3:2). Setting our minds on things above is to live with an eternal mindset. An eternal perspective keeps us from spending too much time and effort pursuing material treasure and worldly accolade.
Happy Girls Golf played in the Regional Preview at Meadowbrook. Bree finished 2nd individually, and the team placed 3rd overall. Courtesy Photo

Happy Girls Golf played in the Regional Preview at Meadowbrook. Bree finished 2nd individually, and the team placed 3rd overall. Courtesy Photo

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Swisher County Youth

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Friday, March 13, 2026
March 12Breakfast - Morning griddle sandwich or cereal, fruit, juice, milk Lunch - Chicken patty sandwich, sweet potato fries, green beans, fruit, dessert, milk Vega Track Meet-HS5:30 – 7am - Cheer tryout practice- BIG GYM2:30 – 3:30pm - Fire Safety Fun w/Happy Fire Dept.
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