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Swimming in the Deep End

Dudley Anderson
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
“…and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20) I have been a Christian for many years. From an early age, I learned the value of trusting God to direct my life.

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Naz FFA Stock Show Results

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Fort Worth -Kaimy Chaveria -6th, Exotic Steers, Made the Sale -Copper Farris – 3rd, Hamps -Horse Judging Team – 7th, 5th in halter, 10th in reasons.

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TPWD forced to vacate state park

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reported they’ve been given 120 days to vacate Fairfield Lake State Park - in a year that is celebrating Texas parks. After more than 50 years of public use, the park, located southeast of Dallas, will be closed on Feb.
Nazareth Robotics #16611 won the coveted Inspire Award at the League Championships this past weekend and are advancing to the Regionals’ meet: Coach Heather Birkenfeld, Tell Bagley, Luke Schulte, Chloe Birkenfeld, Tanner Birkenfeld and Coach Robert O’Conner

Nazareth Robotics #16611 won the coveted Inspire Award at the League Championships this past weekend and are advancing to the Regionals’ meet: Coach Heather Birkenfeld, Tell Bagley, Luke Schulte, Chloe Birkenfeld, Tanner Birkenfeld and Coach Robert O’Conner

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Naz, Dimmitt robotics advance to Regionals

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Nazareth and Dimmitt Robotics had an action-packed weekend at the League Championship in Amarillo.
Hegar distributes $1.3B

Hegar distributes $1.3B

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Hegar distributes $1.3B to local governments

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 9.3 percent more than in February 2022. Castro County received $24,506, up by 12.03% from last year.
Dimmitt Robotics waltzed home with a District title and will advance to Regionals. Team members are Keen Hernandez, Joel Grado, Promise Herrera, Eric Duenas, Juan Cruz, Faith Bell, Daniel Duenes, Pablo Holguin, Enrique Holguin, and Jasiah Tavarez. Coach for the team is Don Bell.

Dimmitt Robotics waltzed home with a District title and will advance to Regionals. Team members are Keen Hernandez, Joel Grado, Promise Herrera, Eric Duenas, Juan Cruz, Faith Bell, Daniel Duenes, Pablo Holguin, Enrique Holguin, and Jasiah Tavarez. Coach for the team is Don Bell.

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Abbott supports banning biological men from women’s sports

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott said that he would back legislation banning transgender student athletes from competing on a collegiate level on teams that match their gender identity.
The Nazareth FFA Horse Judging was named the Champion team at the San Antonio Stock Show competing with 127 teams and 432 individuals. Members of the team are Charly Mask, who placed third overall, Tell Bagley, 17th, Kamre Mask and Will Young.

The Nazareth FFA Horse Judging was named the Champion team at the San Antonio Stock Show competing with 127 teams and 432 individuals. Members of the team are Charly Mask, who placed third overall, Tell Bagley, 17th, Kamre Mask and Will Young.

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San Antonio Horse Judging Champs

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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WTAMU announces ‘Beat Any Offer’

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
West Texas A&M University will aggressively try to counter any offer potential students get from other schools, under the terms of a new program announced Feb. 12 by WTAMU President Walter V. Wendler.
Swifts take Longhorns, 84

Swifts take Longhorns, 84

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Swifts take Longhorns, 84-11

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Nazareth Swifts are headed into their last district game against Happy after defeating the Lazbuddie Longhorns, 84-11. The Swifts are undefeated in district play thus far.
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