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Knowing God

Ken Barnes
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
I had only heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.” (Job 42:5-6 NLT) Knowing about God is not the same thing as knowing God.

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Sympathy Cards

Dr. Kim Pond
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
When Steve’s mother passed away, he was the funeral director in charge. It probably seems weird to many reading this, but it was a normal choice for his family. With that being said, he did everything from getting the casket, to putting the obit out, and being in charge at the cemetery.

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Health care providers awarded for partnership

News Staff
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
An unconventional partnership between the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL), St. Joseph Health and the Amarillo Pathology Group Physician's Preferred Laboratory (APG-PPL) was recently recognized for its contribution to COVID-19 testing in Texas.
Farm taxes need expertise to navigate

Farm taxes need expertise to navigate

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Farm taxes need expertise to navigate

News Staff
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Nine out of 10 full IRS audits generally have returns with $100,000-plus losses on Schedule C. It is critical to know the rules on depreciation. Dairy cows and breeding cattle can be depreciated. Cattle that are just held for resale are not depreciated.

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National Sorghum announces virtual industry forum

News Staff
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
National Sorghum Producers will host a virtual industry forum March 1 at 5:30 p.m. central to honor 2020 Sorghum Yield Contest winners and address relative issues and advancements in the sorghum industry.
TQHA Horse Judging Team Champs

TQHA Horse Judging Team Champs

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TQHA Horse Judging Team Champs

News Staff
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The TQHA Horse Judging Team recently won a championship at the Reined Cowhorse Inaugural Horse Judging Contest. Nazareth’s Tell Bagley was a member of the winning team and placed 6th overall.
City personnel

City personnel

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City personnel

News Staff
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
City personnel had to shut the water off due to a big water main leak that stretches in the downtown area around the library and Higginbotham. Judge Carroll Gerber said also warned that rolling electrical blackouts may be coming.
Stimulus check scams reported

Stimulus check scams reported

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Stimulus check scams reported

News Staff
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The second stimulus check for $600 distributed to Americans has led to unprecedented online scams that broke the $300 million milestone. In Texas, The IRS reported 12.3 million payments totaling $21.6 billion were made for the first round – second most in the nation.
With thousands hit with power outages and electricity being rationed, Texas remains in a deep freeze as dual winter storms pound the state dropping temperatures to well below zero at night and hovering below freezing during the day.

With thousands hit with power outages and electricity being rationed, Texas remains in a deep freeze as dual winter storms pound the state dropping temperatures to well below zero at night and hovering below freezing during the day.

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Texas in deep freeze

News Staff
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
President Joe Biden declared an emergency on Monday, unlocking federal assistance to Texas, where temperatures ranged from 28 to minus 8 degrees Fahrenheit. Hundreds of businesses, schools and clinics closed due to a statewide Artic freeze in Texas.
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