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WTAMU Dr. Erik Crosman, second from left, and students Glen Schneider, Cristian Campos and Monica Ghosh install weather sensors in Palo Duro Canyon State Park in 2021. The sensors are being used now for a second year in a study of extreme temperatures on the canyon floor. (photo courtesy of WTAMU)

WTAMU Dr. Erik Crosman, second from left, and students Glen Schneider, Cristian Campos and Monica Ghosh install weather sensors in Palo Duro Canyon State Park in 2021. The sensors are being used now for a second year in a study of extreme temperatures on the canyon floor. (photo courtesy of WTAMU)

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WTAMU leads study into Palo Duro Canyon heat

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
According to a West Texas A&M University press release, some of their researchers along with the National Weather Service are leading the study on the hazards of extreme heat at Palo Duro Canyon.

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Castro County Sheriff's Office Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail July 11 to July 17 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: July 11 Gabriel Velasquez, 26 of Hart, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office for Assault causes Bodily Injury Family...

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Hegar reports record tax revenues

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
State Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Texas had recordhigh tax revenues over the last year, giving Texas lawmakers an extra $27 billion to spend in the 2023 legislative session. He said, lawmakers will have $149.
Editor’s Message

Editor’s Message

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Editor’s Message

Lynda Bryant Work
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Gun control is a politically and emotionally charged topic. The politics of gun control finds politicians crafting messages that appeal to potential voters who are horrified by gun-related deaths. The emotions of gun control find people unwilling to consider the facts behind gun-related deaths.
Three piggies

Three piggies

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Three piggies

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
With time on my hands and no summer trips planned, I’ve been reading a book of fairy tales. I’ve found many versions of the Three Pigs classic. Here’s a condensed story. An old sow supports three grown sons. She tires of feeding them and tells the boys to go “seek your fortune.

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Community Calendar July 28-30 Hart Days. Ms. Hart Pageant on Thursday evening. Friday/Saturday events include cornhole toss, horseshoe tournament, three-on-three basketball tourney. Saturday events: parade at 9 a.m. followed by car show; Outlaw Cook-off at noon; Burnout Contest at 2 p.m.
Nazareth FFA brought home the Golden Horizon Award for Division 1 in Texas. The Naz chapter is under the leadership of Austin Heck who continues to guide students to a successful outcome each year, with the assistance of many parents in the community.

Nazareth FFA brought home the Golden Horizon Award for Division 1 in Texas. The Naz chapter is under the leadership of Austin Heck who continues to guide students to a successful outcome each year, with the assistance of many parents in the community.

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Naz FFA earns Golden Horizon

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Nazareth FFA earned a top award this past week, being ranked the top FFA Chapter in Texas in Division I. Nazareth FFA students attended the 94th Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth and had a successful trip as well as having a lot of fun.

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Chamber golf tourney gearing up for August

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Preparations are being made for the annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament to be held on Aug. 13 Ṫhe 4-person scramble will be held at Dimmitt Recreation and will include a meal for each golfer. There will be 9:30 a.m. ball drop and 10 a.m. tee time.
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