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Bird flu testing mandated for dairy cattle

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that dairy farmers will be required to test their cattle for the H5N1 bird flu virus before shipping them across state linesin order to prevent the spread of the disease and learn more about how it is transmitted.

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Oklahoma ravages by tornadoes

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Oklahoma Govern Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 counties following a series oftornadoes and severe weather that killed at least four people and left thousands without electricity due to damage.
The Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department was presented with a $15,000 check by the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle. Fire Chief Corey Lane and VFD crew accepted the check and provided a tour of the fire station. The donation was made possible with a grant from the M.S. Doss Foundation in Seminole, Texas, which is committed to supporting the needs of public safety agencies and front-line officers and firefighters who place their lives at risk while performing their duties.

The Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department was presented with a $15,000 check by the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle. Fire Chief Corey Lane and VFD crew accepted the check and provided a tour of the fire station. The donation was made possible with a grant from the M.S. Doss Foundation in Seminole, Texas, which is committed to supporting the needs of public safety agencies and front-line officers and firefighters who place their lives at risk while performing their duties.

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DVFD presented with $15,000

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
DSEC announces scholarship recipients

DSEC announces scholarship recipients

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DSEC announces scholarship recipients

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative (DSEC) has awarded $22,000 in scholarship money to students in its service territory, including three from Castro County.DSEC’s board of directors granted 11 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each.

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Texas students protest Israeli conflict

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Students at several Texas universities gathered Monday to protest the Israel-Palestine conflict, including UT Austin, Texas A&M and North Texas State, leading to some violence and making Jewish students fearful to be on campus.
Quinn Minute - Have people improved?

Quinn Minute - Have people improved?

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Quinn Minute - Have people improved?

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Have people evolved much?We humans possess remarkable powers. We can walk, run, swim, and even fly (if we hold a boarding pass). Other creatures aren’t so adaptable.Fish can swim but walk poorly. Birds can fly, but often misjudge altitude, and end up as hood ornaments.
Estate Planning: Not Just for Lords and Ladies

Estate Planning: Not Just for Lords and Ladies

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Keep It Legal

Shelley Joyner, Attorney
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
When you hear the word “estate” the image of Downton Abbey might pop into your head. You might think of Earls and Dutchesses. You might think about the kind of money that means great-grandchildren can spend the rest of their lives popping bottles on a yacht in the Mediterranean.

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Homeless Heroes gears up fundraiser

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
A fundraiser led by non- profit Homeless Heroes in Amarillo is gearing up for its project, “Hatch Homes for Heroes.” The organization faces a closing date in May to purchase the old Astro Motel to house homeless veterans and needs about $565,000, of which half has been raised.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Spring is often described as a time of renewal and beauty, with flowers blooming and trees budding. However, spring flowers and budding trees also cause higher pollen counts, and for those with asthma, higher pollen counts can bring a greater risk of an asthma attack.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Our Western collection here at Rhoads Memorial Library has grown, thanks to Natalie (Cline) Bright, who visited us when she spoke to Dimmitt Book Club recently.
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