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The Hart Robotics team participated in their first competition of the season in Vernon this past weekend. The team placed 11th out of 29 teams. (front row, left to right) Diego Longoria, Rito Rodriguez, Robotics coach, Don Bell, (back row) Carolina Cardoza, America Cardoza and Leslie Dominguez.

The Hart Robotics team participated in their first competition of the season in Vernon this past weekend. The team placed 11th out of 29 teams. (front row, left to right) Diego Longoria, Rito Rodriguez, Robotics coach, Don Bell, (back row) Carolina Cardoza, America Cardoza and Leslie Dominguez.

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The Hart Robotics

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
WTAMU Meat Judging team won the university’s first National Championship after competing in Nebraska this week. Ryan Heitschmidt from Nazareth was fifth high individual at the event and named 2nd Team All American.

WTAMU Meat Judging team won the university’s first National Championship after competing in Nebraska this week. Ryan Heitschmidt from Nazareth was fifth high individual at the event and named 2nd Team All American.

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WTAMU Meat Judging team wins nationals

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The WTAMU Meat Judging team won WT’s first national championship this past Sunday in Nebraska. Ryan Heitschmidt from Nazareth is a member of the team.

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Abbot signs bill banning vax mandates

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation banning COVID19 vaccine mandates for private employers this past Friday. Senate Bill 7 will prohibit employers in the private sector from taking “adverse action” against an employee who does not want to get a COVID-19 shot.
The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Blessed 5, a new children’s and women’s western apparel and accessories business owned by Pedro and Ceclia Quintana. The business is located at 113 E. Bedford in Dimmitt and is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Blessed 5, a new children’s and women’s western apparel and accessories business owned by Pedro and Ceclia Quintana. The business is located at 113 E. Bedford in Dimmitt and is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Double Ribbon Cutting

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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SB 4 passes to stiffen illegal entry into state

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Texas House of Representatives approved immigration bills Tuesday appropriating more than $1.5 billion for additional border barriers and make illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border a state crime. Senate Bill 3 would allocate $1.

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Texas Farm Bureau to hold annual meeting

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The 90th annual meeting of the Texas Farm Bureau is scheduled to be held on Dec. 1-3 at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center in Frisco. The first day of the event on Dec.
Local sales tax allocations down

Local sales tax allocations down

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Local sales tax allocations down

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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 November, 1.9 percent more than in November 2022.
WTAMU horse judging team won the reining national championship in Oklahoma.

WTAMU horse judging team won the reining national championship in Oklahoma.

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WTAMU horse judging wins national championship

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
West Texas A&M University’s horse judging team won the reining national championship following competition this past weekend in Oklahoma. The team also took third in the American Quarter Horse Association World Championships.
Nazareth XC runners participated in state competition on Nov. 3 at Round Rock.

Nazareth XC runners participated in state competition on Nov. 3 at Round Rock.

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Naz XC competes at state

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Nazareth XC runners participated in state competition on Nov. 3 at Round Rock.
WTAMU Equestrian Team Leading region

WTAMU Equestrian Team Leading region

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WTAMU Equestrian Team Leading region

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The West Texas A&M University Equestrian Team continued its successful streak in a recent competition ahead of a major upcoming contest on its home turf. The WTAMU team took first place on both days of the hunt seat competition hosted at Tarleton State University Nov.
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