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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Kennedy to launch presidential campaign

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for president in 2024 as a Democrat. The filing was confirmed by his campaign treasurer, John Sullivan.

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Senate bill protects Texas from greenhouse regulations

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Texas Senate approved a bill that would prohibit cities and counties from banning gas appliances or passing other greenhouse gas regulations. “Greenhouse gas regulation cannot be piecemeal in the state of Texas,” said Granbury Senator Brian Birdwell.

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Bill classifies drug cartels as terrorists

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Drug cartels would be classifi ed as terrorist organizations under a bill approved by the Texas Senate on Tuesday. Bill author and Pleasanton Senator Pete Flores said that cartels are no less dangerous than political terrorists.
Deadly explosion, fi re rocks dairy

Deadly explosion, fi re rocks dairy

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Deadly explosion, fire rocks dairy

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
A deadly explosion and fire at South Fork Dairy Farm in Castro County rendered one person hospitalized in critical condition on Monday and killed thousands of dairy cattle. The Castro County Sheriff ’s Office 911 Dispatch received multiple calls Monday evening around 7:21 p.m.

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Right to farm bills pass Texas House

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Texas House of Representatives passed a proposed right to farm constitutional amendment and two right to farm bills. Supported by the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), the three pieces of legislation are HJR 126, HB 1750 and HB 2308.
Nazareth Girls Doubles – Taylor Wethington and Chloe Birkenfeld

Nazareth Girls Doubles – Taylor Wethington and Chloe Birkenfeld

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Naz tennis advances to state tourney

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Fourteen members of the Nazareth High School tennis team traveled to South Plains College in Levelland to compete in the Regional tournament on Monday and Tuesday Six players will be advancing to compete at state.

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School voucher bill faces opposition

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
A bill, SB 8, that would create a program to let parents use state funds to pay for private schools was approved in the Texas Senate, moving one step closer to a House vote, where it is expected to face opposition.
The DHS Bobbies Golf team finished up with district and finished up and qualifi ed as the second-place team. Alexis Quiroz won second place individual. Team members include Mercedes Peralta, Emma Conyers, Camila Madrigal, Renata Rodriguez, Alexis Quiroz, Bray Chavira and Cayley Carrasco.

The DHS Bobbies Golf team finished up with district and finished up and qualifi ed as the second-place team. Alexis Quiroz won second place individual. Team members include Mercedes Peralta, Emma Conyers, Camila Madrigal, Renata Rodriguez, Alexis Quiroz, Bray Chavira and Cayley Carrasco.

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The DHS Bobbies Golf

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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