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iWatchTexas reports record school threats

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) iWatch-Texas program received a record number of school safety related reports during the month of September – more than double previous years.

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Texas’ housing shortage continues to grow

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Texas is grappling with a major housing shortage and high costs and interests in affordable homes.TexasComptrollerGlennHegar this past August released his agency’s Housing Affordability Challenge report, which examined the factors contributing to the housing affordability crisis across the U.S.
Castro County Farm Bureau hosted their annual County Convention on Oct. 21 at the Castro County Expo Building. Farm Bureau members in attendance were treated to a BBQ meal and door prizes. Election of officers was held and new business for the year discussed. Shown are Rodney Hunter, Norman Gerber, Codi Cleavinger, Matt Gfeller, Jason Wooten, Zach Smith and Mason Kleman and Dale Wilhelm.

Castro County Farm Bureau hosted their annual County Convention on Oct. 21 at the Castro County Expo Building. Farm Bureau members in attendance were treated to a BBQ meal and door prizes. Election of officers was held and new business for the year discussed. Shown are Rodney Hunter, Norman Gerber, Codi Cleavinger, Matt Gfeller, Jason Wooten, Zach Smith and Mason Kleman and Dale Wilhelm.

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Castro County Farm Bureau

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
WTAMU Horse Judging wins Arabian Nationals

WTAMU Horse Judging wins Arabian Nationals

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WTAMU Horse Judging wins Arabian Nationals

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
West Texas A&M University’s Horse Judging team notched another victory in a recent contest in Tulsa, Oklahoma.The WT team was named champion and placed first in both halter and performance at the Arabian National Horse Judging Contest on Oct. 25.

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Swifts topple Kress Roos

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Nazareth Swifts came in with a win against the Kress Roos, 50-34.Nazareth had 13 downs, with 26 rushes for 206 yards, three passing completions of nine attempts for 70 yards, 38 tackles, two fumbles, and five penalties for 52 yards.
Nazareth Swiftettes Cross Country placed fourth at the Regional meet in, qualifying them to advance to state competition in Round Rock on Nov. 2. Team members include Mallory Wilhelm, Jolee Pigg, Bridget Osterkamp, Kelsie Gunter, Zeli Olivas and Allie Pittillo.

Nazareth Swiftettes Cross Country placed fourth at the Regional meet in, qualifying them to advance to state competition in Round Rock on Nov. 2. Team members include Mallory Wilhelm, Jolee Pigg, Bridget Osterkamp, Kelsie Gunter, Zeli Olivas and Allie Pittillo.

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Nazareth Swiftettes Cross Country

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The WTAMU Horse Judging Team was named the 2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress Reserve Champion Collegiate Team. They placed second overall with a second in Performance, fourth in Halter, and second in reasons.

The WTAMU Horse Judging Team was named the 2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress Reserve Champion Collegiate Team. They placed second overall with a second in Performance, fourth in Halter, and second in reasons.

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WTAMU Horse Judging Team takes reserve at AQHA Congress

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
West Texas A&M University’s Horse Judging team scored another reserve championship at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress in Ohio.The WT team placed second overall, second in performance, second in reason and fourth in halter at the contest, held Oct. 16 in Columbus, Ohio.
Quinn Minute - Classroom Smells

Quinn Minute - Classroom Smells

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Quinn Minute - Classroom Smells

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Every day in my high school, homeroom smelled different. Not better, but different.At that moment, we teens were bound together by one goal. We wanted to smell better, and we wanted to smell stronger. This required experimentation.Every morning, I left home as a cornucopia of fragrances.
Academic Market Forces

Academic Market Forces

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Academic Market Forces

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The higher education marketplace is special and unique and provides something unlike any other enterprise. But it is a marketplace, nonetheless. Universities are subsidized by the state and, therefore, are obliged to respond to the social and economic needs of the state.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Oct. 26FBC Kids Kandy Hunt. 5 to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Pick up map and join the fun. Pre-K to 5th grade. Costumes encouraged. Hart Elementary Fall Festival Fundraiser. 4 to 8 p.m. Games ($1), Haunted House, concession stand. Costumes encouraged.Oct. 28DISD Fall Carnival.
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