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Bucc-ee’s officially open in Amarillo

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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.

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Texas Tech pediatric doctors

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

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TDMV reminds owners of inspection changes

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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.

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AgriLife sets programs for early 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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.

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Naz Christmas Pageant set for Dec. 22-23

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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.

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FUB to acquire Vista Bank branches

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Plains Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of First United Bank, has entered into a Purchase & Assumption Agreement to acquire seven rural branch locations from Vista Bank. The transaction is expected to close on Feb. 28, 2025, pending customary regulatory approval.
Hegar distributes $1.2B in sales tax allocations

Hegar distributes $1.2B in sales tax allocations

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Hegar distributes $1.2B in sales tax allocations

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 6.8 percent more than in December 2023.
The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce held its Christmas Light Parade to kick the holiday off. Judges for the parade were Kelly Taylor, Diane Sanders and Connie Merritt. The bright event featured winners: Best Overall- Fast Eddie’s, Rocking 13 and Van Pelt Real Estate; Shining Star- First United Bank; and Most Festive-Sixth-grade Bobcats. Children also got to enjoy Santa and Mrs. Claus for reading at West Texas Coffee and the Lions Club tree lighting.

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce held its Christmas Light Parade to kick the holiday off. Judges for the parade were Kelly Taylor, Diane Sanders and Connie Merritt. The bright event featured winners: Best Overall- Fast Eddie’s, Rocking 13 and Van Pelt Real Estate; Shining Star- First United Bank; and Most Festive-Sixth-grade Bobcats. Children also got to enjoy Santa and Mrs. Claus for reading at West Texas Coffee and the Lions Club tree lighting.

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Bright Lights & Santa Claus

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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