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Manasseh Knew

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
And then Manasseh knew… “So, Manasseh encouraged Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to do more evil than the nations whom the Lord destroyed before the sons of Israel. So the Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.
Nazareth FFA Livestock Team got off to a good start this season competing at Clarendon College. The Naz senior division team: Emily Durbin, 5th place; Jack Welps, 9th; Tanner Wethington, 10th; and Jet Ramaekers. The junior division placed fourth with Gabby Heck, 4th and Izzy Heck, 6th.

Nazareth FFA Livestock Team got off to a good start this season competing at Clarendon College. The Naz senior division team: Emily Durbin, 5th place; Jack Welps, 9th; Tanner Wethington, 10th; and Jet Ramaekers. The junior division placed fourth with Gabby Heck, 4th and Izzy Heck, 6th.

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Castro County 4-H Kids, Cloverbuds sign-up underway

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Castro County 4-H is signing up youth for the new 4-H Kids and Cloverbuds program. The kick-off meeting will be held on Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. Parents are invited to come by the extension office and see what will be offered in the new program.
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Federal judge orders floating barrier removed on border

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The State of Texas is preparing appeal an order by an Austin federal district judge to remove the 1,000 feet of buoys and mesh in the Rio Grande designed to deter illegal immigrant crossing.
DPD Officer Nicolas Montelongo, accompanied by DPH Police Chief Tony Ramirez and Lt. Ben Elmore, received the Star of Texas Award from Gov. Greg Abbott.

DPD Officer Nicolas Montelongo, accompanied by DPH Police Chief Tony Ramirez and Lt. Ben Elmore, received the Star of Texas Award from Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Montelongo honored with Star of Texas Award

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
A Dimmitt police officer was among 21 peace officers, firefighters and first responders presented with the Star of Texas Award in Austin on Monday by Gov. Greg Abbott for demonstrating profound heroism and sacrifice while performing their duties to their duties.
Hegar distributes $1.1B

Hegar distributes $1.1B

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Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax revenue

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 3.4 percent more than in September 2022.

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County approves Hunger Action Month

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Castro County Commissioners Court at the Monday meeting approved September to be designated in a 2023 Hunger Action Month Proclamation. The proclamation was signed by County Judge Mandy Gfeller.
Nazareth ISD celebrated homecoming this past weekend. (top photo) Nazareth Homecoming Queen Riley Ramaekers and escort Owen Dyer. (bottom photo) Nazareth Homecoming Queen’s Court: Freshman Bridget Osterkamp, Junior Gracie Raef, Senior Riley Ramaekers, Senior Harley Gerber, Senior Summer Myrick and Sophomore Jentri Birkenfeld.

Nazareth ISD celebrated homecoming this past weekend. (top photo) Nazareth Homecoming Queen Riley Ramaekers and escort Owen Dyer. (bottom photo) Nazareth Homecoming Queen’s Court: Freshman Bridget Osterkamp, Junior Gracie Raef, Senior Riley Ramaekers, Senior Harley Gerber, Senior Summer Myrick and Sophomore Jentri Birkenfeld.

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Naz Homecoming Royalty

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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Chili cookoff set for Sept. 30

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
It is time to get out the recipes and be prepared to compete. The 11th Annual Highway to Hell*O*Terlingua chili cookoff is scheduled for Sept. 30 and will be held at Dimmitt Recreation and Country Club.
The Bobcats quarterback hands the ball off as Olton defense presses down. (Dimmitt Sports Media)

The Bobcats quarterback hands the ball off as Olton defense presses down. (Dimmitt Sports Media)

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Bobcats fall to Mustangs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats lost a game to the Olton Mustangs last Friday, 0-43. Olton took a 7-point lead in the first quarter, extending their lead to 27, while holding the Bobcats to a zero gain in the first half.
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