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WTAMU horse judging scores big at Fort Worth

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
A West Texas A&M University horse judging squad was named reserve champion at a recent national competition— coming just one point shy of tying the winner.The WTAMU team placed second behind a Texas A&M University team at the National Reined Cow Horse Judging Contest, held Feb. 22-23 in Fort Worth.
Hart Junior High Robotics team placed fifth at the GEAR Robotics tournament in Amarillo this last weekend. They led after two rounds but fell to fifth in the third round. Members of the team include Jasmin Flores, Lilianna Rivera, Adrian Goboy and Oliver Garcia. Coaching the team is Don Bell.

Hart Junior High Robotics team placed fifth at the GEAR Robotics tournament in Amarillo this last weekend. They led after two rounds but fell to fifth in the third round. Members of the team include Jasmin Flores, Lilianna Rivera, Adrian Goboy and Oliver Garcia. Coaching the team is Don Bell.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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State sales tax revenue $3.7B in February

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the state sales tax revenue totaled $3.69 billion in February, 0.05 percent more than in February 2023. The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency in February.
Multiple agencies and firefighters continue to battle the several wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Forest Service.

Multiple agencies and firefighters continue to battle the several wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Forest Service.

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Wildfires continue to rage in Texas Panhandle

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Firefighters in the Texas Panhandle continue to battle several active wildfires that have burned around 1.3 million acres, destroyed at least 500 structures and killed thousands of livestock; two people have been confirmed dead.

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TFB establishes wildfire relief fund

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) has established the Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund to assist farmers and ranchers impacted by the devastating fires burning through the Panhandle.Over 1 million acres have burned. It’s a devastating situation for Panhandle towns, families and agriculture.
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SCOTUS temporarily halts Texas SB 4

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
In a battle of the courts, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halted Texas Senate Bill 4 from going into effect, reversing a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on March 2.
The Dimmitt Bobbies Powerlifting teams won a Regional team first place (Unequipped Division) and a team second place in the Equipped Division this past weekend at THSWPA Regional championships. The teams are coached Ruby Romero.

The Dimmitt Bobbies Powerlifting teams won a Regional team first place (Unequipped Division) and a team second place in the Equipped Division this past weekend at THSWPA Regional championships. The teams are coached Ruby Romero.

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Bobbies headed for THSWPA state meet

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Dimmitt Bobbies Powerlifting team scored important wins at the THSWPA Region Championship meet held on March 2 at Colorado City, qualifying seven to compete at the state meet.
Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Feb. 29 – March 2Texas State Girls Basketball Tourney. Alamodome, San Antonio.March 2 THSWPA Regional Meet. (girls powerlifting).Colorado City High School. March 4 Texas Community Futures Forum. Hosted by Texas AgriLife Extension. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at West Texas Coffee. RSVP at 806-647-4115.
Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, but maintaining good dental care for pets is essential year-round, as dental problems can also impact overall health.Dr.
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