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Rix Quinn
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Has this ever happened to you? I wanted to reorder a product last week, so I called the company’s tollfree phone number. A cheerful recorded voice wished me a good morning (it was afternoon), and told me how much she valued my call, my time, my loyalty, and my impressive humanness.

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Holy As He is Holy

Dudley Anderson
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
“but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.” 1 Peter 1:15 St. Francis de Sales said, “Some men become proud and insolent because they ride a fine horse, wear a feather in their hat or are dressed in a fine suit of clothes. Who does not see the folly of this?

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He Watches Over Me

Julie Blackman
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
It has been a rough two years. I am deeply saddened by the loss of my father. The grief and sorrow of his loss have been overwhelming. But I know Christ, my risen Savior, watches over me. One of my favorite hymns is His Eye Is on the Sparrow, written by Civilla D. Martin and composed by Charles H.

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Harris County plagued with polling issues

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
While voting went smoothly across most of Texas, Harris County appeared to be plagued with problems. After a day of glitches and breakdowns, Harris County elections officials told state officials damaged ballot sheets would slow final reporting of election results.
County blood drives set for

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County blood drives set for March

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Two blood drives are scheduled in Castro County in March and all citizens are urged to do their part. The Dimmitt Community Blood Drive is set for March 10 at Dimmitt City Hall from 2-7 p.m.; and the Nazareth Community Blood Drive will be held on March 15 at the Nazareth Community Hall from 3-7 p.
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Lynda Bryant Work
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Amid the war in Ukraine and the renewed speculation about nuclear weapons, the U.S. government website Ready.gov updated its guidelines for safety in the case of a nuclear attack.
The Bain and Schaeffer families joined WT AMU administration and coaching staff for the announcement of the WT AMU Bain Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium name change. Mike Bain and David Schaeffer spoke at the event The families recently donated $5M to WTAMU and are longtime supporters of the university.

The Bain and Schaeffer families joined WT AMU administration and coaching staff for the announcement of the WT AMU Bain Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium name change. Mike Bain and David Schaeffer spoke at the event The families recently donated $5M to WTAMU and are longtime supporters of the university.

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WT Stadium named for Bains, Schaeffers

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Two families whose generosity to West Texas A&M University stretches back generations now have given an additional $5 million to the University, officials announced today.

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CivicReady notification registration available

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Registration for the City of Dimmitt urgent notifications system is now under way and available at no cost to local residents. According to City Manager Daniel Jackson, the city has partnered with CivicReady to implement its mass notification solution.

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Texas gas prices creeping upward

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
For the first time in six weeks, AAA Texas reported on Thursday the statewide gas price average held steady week-to-week, however, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine underway and crude oil prices fluctuation, the stability was short-lived.
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