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WTAMU, AC partner with ISDs to boost teacher numbers

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
An innovative plan to increase the number of teachers in Texas Panhandle school districts was announced Sept. 12 by West Texas A&M University and Amarillo College officials. One2Teach will significantly reduce the time and costs for high school students who want to become teachers.

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ICCC Fall Festival Fundraiser set for Sept. 18

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will be holding its Fall Festival Fundraiser. The event will be on Sept. 18 from noon to 8 p.m. at the Dimmitt City Park. Entertainment will feature DJ El Mexicano and the Eskalantes, Al Son del Folklore and Ballet Folklore San Jose de Hereford.

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Avian flu outbreak threatens poultry supply

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
The risk an avian influenza outbreak lurks for poultry farmers as fall approaches across the U.S., according to experts. With the fall wild migratory bird season beginning, the disease has surfaced in the Midwest, being detected in two commercial turkey flocks in Minnesota and one in Indiana.

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Hispanic Heritage Fiesta set for Oct. 1

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
The Castro County Hispanic Heritage Fiesta will take place on Oct. 1 with lots of fun things planned. The event will be held at the Castro County Courthouse on the east side street from 11 a.m. to midnight. There will be bands and a D.J., Folklorico Dancers, a Mariachi Band, games, and great food.
Two vehicle car crash at FM 1055

Two vehicle car crash at FM 1055

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Two vehicle car crash at FM 1055

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
The Castro County Sheriff’s Office answered a 911 call on Monday afternoon reporting a major crash and one person trapped in a vehicle at the intersection of FM 1055 and Texas Hwy 86.
Naz Ag students attended the Amarillo Sod Poodles game where they saw them beat the Arkansas Travelers this past weekend. Weathering some chilly weather, the group had fun and enjoyed the fireworks as well. The game was the final time this season that Sod Poodle fans could see their team at Hodgetown Stadium. The Soddies will be on the road the remainder of the year.

Naz Ag students attended the Amarillo Sod Poodles game where they saw them beat the Arkansas Travelers this past weekend. Weathering some chilly weather, the group had fun and enjoyed the fireworks as well. The game was the final time this season that Sod Poodle fans could see their team at Hodgetown Stadium. The Soddies will be on the road the remainder of the year.

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Naz Ag Updates

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Naz Ag students attended the Amarillo Sod Poodles game where they saw them beat the Arkansas Travelers this past weekend. Weathering some chilly weather, the group had fun and enjoyed the fireworks as well.
Playa field day set for Sept. 28 in Anton

Playa field day set for Sept. 28 in Anton

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Playa field day set for Sept. 28 in Anton

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
General information about playa ecosystems, improved monitoring of playa inundation via satellite imagery, a tour of playa restoration achieved through the Texas Playa Conservation Initiative (TXPCI), and a tour of The Tap, an Ogallala Aquifer exhibit at At’ll Do Farms in Shallowater are highlights...
Vincent John Padilla

Vincent John Padilla

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Hart man arrested following search

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
The Castro County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 12, executed a State of Texas search warrant and found drugs resulting in the arrest of Vincent John Padilla. The search occurred at the 900 block of Ave B in Hart, Texas.

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Hegar distributes $1B in sales tax revenue

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.04 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 13.1 percent more than in September 2021. These allocations are based on sales made in July by businesses that report tax monthly.
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