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FDA states doctors can prescribe ivermectin

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

After two years of being punished and patients refused treatment, doctors are now free to prescribe ivermectin to treat COVID-19. Ashley Cheung Honold, a Department of Justice lawyer representing the FDA, said during oral arguments on Aug. 8 in the U.S.

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State stock shows coming up fast

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The beginning of school marks a time when FFA and 4-H ag exhibitors will be facing a marathon of stock show competition that lasts into early spring. Coming up on Sept. 15 through Sept. 23 is the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo in Amarillo.

Jill Millican

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DISD approves property tax increase

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The Dimmitt ISD Board of Trustees met on Aug. 14 and voted to increase the property tax rate following a public hearing. The property tax rate increase of $1.0915 would be comprised of an M&O (Maintenance and Operations) tax rate of $0.7565 and an I&S (Interest and Sinking) tax rate of $0.

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U.S. Rep. Jackson, DPS in altercation

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson of Amarillo allegedly threatened a DPS state trooper and said he would bring down a local sheriff following an altercation at the White Deer Rodeo.

Bodycam footage has been released of the incident between U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson from Amarillo and DPS troopers was released after Jackson allegedly refused to clear the area for emergency responders, while cursing and threatening law enforcement. Jackson was first elected in 2020 to represent Texas’ 13th Congressional District.

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Hegar distributes $1.2B in sales tax allocations to counties, cities

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Wednesday, August 16, 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 August, 2.8 percent more than in August 2022.

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County Fair, Harvest Days set for Aug. 25-26

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The Castro County Fair and Harvest Days Celebration is coming up fast and is scheduled for Aug. 25-26. The theme this year is “Paradise on the Plains.” Entries and exhibits should be brought to the Dimmitt City Hall on Friday between noon and 6 p.m.

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Texas sues Planned Parenthood

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The state of Texas has targeted Planned Parenthood in a lawsuit to return millions of dollars in Medicaid reimbursements — and pay far more in fines. A hearing was set for Tuesday before U.S.

College football shaping up for 2023

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College football shaping up for 2023

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

With all the shifting of college football teams over the last two years, there have been some big changes, with 14 of the 133 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of NCAA Division 1 schools officially changing conferences.

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Thomas named to Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Former pro-football player Zach Thomas from Pampa was officially inducted in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame. Thomas played for Texas Tech and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins originally to play special teams but made his way into the linebacker position and played for that team from 1996 to 2007.

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Passengers deal with over booked flights

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Traveling by air has become more expensive and a greater challenge these days, from booking a flight and getting to the airport, checking in, boarding the plane, layovers and finally getting luggage on arrival.

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