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SCOTUS to hear social media censorship cases

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Supreme Court is set to hear several legal arguments involving social media’s free speech this term and could reshape how public and government officials operate online. One such case involves whether public officials can constitutionally block constituents on social media.

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Operation Green Light to honor veterans

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Castro County Judge Mandy Gfeller signed a proclamation supporting Operation Green Light. The proclamation represents the great respect, admiration and the utmost gratitude for all men and women who have selflessly served in the U.S.
Governor Greg Abbott

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Abbott expands Special Session

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday issued a proclamation expanding the Special Session #3 agenda for universal school choice to include additional school finance, such as teacher pay raises, school safety, and special education.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
“Thanks for your help, Dave! Now I can finally receive email on my tablet!” said the lady who attended Dave’s Tech Talk last week here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Dave Nelson of DTN (Dimmitt Technology Networks) led the session and provided tech insight to other attendees, too.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Cats are hunters by nature, which is why it’s not uncommon for an outdoor cat to bring home a “gift,” left on their owner’s doorstep.

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Watch what you say

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
“You won’t like me when I’m angry!” Hulk was right. I don’t like me when I’m angry. There’s no excuse for angry outbursts in the lives of Christ followers. I’ve been convicted and ashamed. Yet; God is merciful; He has opened my eyes to a source of my anger.
WTAMU meat judging won the tough American Royal Meat Judging contest on Oct. 15. Nazareth’s Ryan Heitschmidt, a junior at WTAMU, is a member of the team and ranked fourth overall, first in placings, second in beef judging and fourth in lamb judging.

WTAMU meat judging won the tough American Royal Meat Judging contest on Oct. 15. Nazareth’s Ryan Heitschmidt, a junior at WTAMU, is a member of the team and ranked fourth overall, first in placings, second in beef judging and fourth in lamb judging.

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WTAMU meat judging scores big at national competition

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
West Texas A&M University’s meat judging team brought home a major national victory after competing at the American Royal Meat Judging contest held on Oct. 15 in Omaha, Nebraska.
District 2 STEM Ambassadors Spencer Acker, Castro County, Mason Scott and Annie Watson, Lynn County , and Jeremy Burt, Lamb County, joined other 2023-- 2024 Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors this past weekend at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood to practice ‘Elevator Speeches,” shoot off water rockets, navigate a ropes course, and learn about citizen science as a part of team building and planning out the rest of the year.

District 2 STEM Ambassadors Spencer Acker, Castro County, Mason Scott and Annie Watson, Lynn County , and Jeremy Burt, Lamb County, joined other 2023-- 2024 Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors this past weekend at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood to practice ‘Elevator Speeches,” shoot off water rockets, navigate a ropes course, and learn about citizen science as a part of team building and planning out the rest of the year.

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District 2 STEM

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Invenergy conducted

Invenergy conducted

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Invenergy conducted its annual mock emergency

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Invenergy conducted its annual mock emergency and rescue alongside Castro County emergency responders as well as Aero Care on Oct. 18. The training tests technicians and local responders on how to conduct emergency rescues while up tower on a wind turbine.
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