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The Beautiful Reality of Death

Yuri Solomon Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8) Paul said there is a confi dence; a preferable state beyond this life.

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The Boys of Basketball

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Family and friends will wonder why I’d choose basketball as a topic. I’ve never been interested in sports and hated gym. (I confess; I likely skipped class at least once). The girls’ gym uniforms were far from fashionable… Need I mention the embarrassment of group showers?

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Farm safety week features webinars

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
National Farm Safety and Health Week will kick off a reminder for farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals: “Don’t Learn Safety By Accident.”Because agriculture can be a dangerous job, the theme focuses on the importance of safety on farms and ranches, where risks are ever present.
The Nazareth FFA livestock judging teams kicked off the judging season by competing at the Texas Braunvieh Association contest at Clarendon College. Junior Division: Team Placing – 4th. Izzy Heck (2nd) and Gabby Heck; Intermediate Division - Team Placing -5th, Addie Birkenfeld; Senior Division: Team Placing -3rd, Harper Johnson, Pierce Wilhelm, Daniel Schacher; Emily Durbin; and Team Placing – 6th, Taryn Wethington, Autumn Birkenfeld, Alishia Osterkamp and Lexi Ramaekers.

The Nazareth FFA livestock judging teams kicked off the judging season by competing at the Texas Braunvieh Association contest at Clarendon College. Junior Division: Team Placing – 4th. Izzy Heck (2nd) and Gabby Heck; Intermediate Division - Team Placing -5th, Addie Birkenfeld; Senior Division: Team Placing -3rd, Harper Johnson, Pierce Wilhelm, Daniel Schacher; Emily Durbin; and Team Placing – 6th, Taryn Wethington, Autumn Birkenfeld, Alishia Osterkamp and Lexi Ramaekers.

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The Nazareth FFA livestock

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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Texas parents may control children’s social media

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A new Texas law gives parents more power over a child’s actions on social media, as long as they are aware of the account.Parents of Texas children under 18 can monitor and restrict their child’s activity on digital platforms including Facebook and Instagram.
Hart Cross Country JH and HS Individual Medalists at the Valley Cross Country meet at Caprock Canyon – (left to right) Avilen Morales, JH girls 7th place; Lexi Cisneros, JH girls 2nd place; America Cardoza, Varsity girls 5th place; Aiden Cisneros, Varsity boys 9th place; Dael Longoria, JH boys 6th place; and Avram Morales, JH boys 1st place.

Hart Cross Country JH and HS Individual Medalists at the Valley Cross Country meet at Caprock Canyon – (left to right) Avilen Morales, JH girls 7th place; Lexi Cisneros, JH girls 2nd place; America Cardoza, Varsity girls 5th place; Aiden Cisneros, Varsity boys 9th place; Dael Longoria, JH boys 6th place; and Avram Morales, JH boys 1st place.

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TTU fall enrollment exceeds 41,000

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Texas Tech University announced a 12th-class-day enrollment number of 41,045, the first time in the university’s history it has eclipsed 41,000 students.

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Area schools receive bomb threats

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Law enforcement and offi cials from schools in the Lubbock areaare seeking to identify the person or persons who made phone calls threatening potential violence at the schools.

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Phelan faces opposition to House leadership

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan will be met with Republican challengers who are presenting a united front as the party strives to return to it conservative grassroots.Reps. Tom Oliverson and Shelby Slawsonbecame the first two candidates to challenge Phelan’s speakership this election cycle.
Hart High School celebrated festivities this past Friday where Ta’Bree Worsham was crowned Homecoming Queen. Dominic Dominguez was named Bonfire King (below, left), and Noah Marin was named Spirit King.

Hart High School celebrated festivities this past Friday where Ta’Bree Worsham was crowned Homecoming Queen. Dominic Dominguez was named Bonfire King (below, left), and Noah Marin was named Spirit King.

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Hart Homecoming Royalty

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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