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Xcel offers summer payment options

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Following an extended streak of record-setting temperaturesinXcelEnergy’s Texas-New Mexico service area driving up electricity usage and billing costs, Xcel is urging customers who may have difficulties paying bills to contact customer agents for options in making payments.
First responders battle tractor fi re

First responders battle tractor fi re

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First responders battle tractor fire

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Sheriff’s Office and county fire departments responded to a call stating a tractor was on fire at CR 614 and FM 2567 east of Dimmitt. Nazareth VFD and Dimmitt VFD arrived on the scene to find the tractor on the road billowing in flames and smoke.
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Paxton continues to battle allegations

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton continues to seek a dismissal of articles of impeached. Lawyers for Paxton argue that the allegations are baseless or fall under the legitimate duties of the AG office.

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Texas graduates eye different options in education

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Many young Texans are taking a different path after graduating high school, and rather than earning a bachelor’s degree, students are pursuing associate degrees, alternative college programs and industry certifications that offer the opportunity to expand their career options and their salary...
Nazareth FFA members Kennedy and Pierce Wilhelm competed in the Texas Cattle Feeders Association Junior Fed Beef Challenge on July 28 and picked up four first places in their events and divisions. The contest was held at WTAMU Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. he objective of the Junior Fed Beef Challenge is to encourage young people to gain practical experience in feeding commercial beef cattle. This program stresses the importance of proper animal husbandry and financial management.

Nazareth FFA members Kennedy and Pierce Wilhelm competed in the Texas Cattle Feeders Association Junior Fed Beef Challenge on July 28 and picked up four first places in their events and divisions. The contest was held at WTAMU Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. he objective of the Junior Fed Beef Challenge is to encourage young people to gain practical experience in feeding commercial beef cattle. This program stresses the importance of proper animal husbandry and financial management.

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Xcel urges customers to know pricing policy on solar panels

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Xcel Energy is reminding Texas customers to know and understand policies regarding rooftop solar installations before signing agreements with companies that sell solar panels to power homes and businesses.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
July 20- Aug. 17 DISD School Supply Drive. Backpacks or school supplies can be donated at drop-off boxes at First United Bank, Dollar General, First Baptist Church, West Texas Coffee or Dimmitt Pharmacy. Monetary donations are accepted. Call Kendra at 806-240-0500. Aug.
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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Summer’s infamous heat has sent temperatures soaring to record highs this year, so it’s important to protect our furry friends from heat-related issues as the weather grows more uncomfortably hot. Dr.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
“How tall does a child have to be to ride the rides at Wonderland Park?” We field a variety of questions here at Rhoads Memorial Library, but this definitely was a new one. The query was posed by an anxious father whose young daughter had won a grand prize at the end of our summer reading program.

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Saved from Sin

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Praise the LORD! “For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous person; though perhaps for the good person someone would even dare to die.
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington of Lubbock led his fellow Texas Republican colleagues in a press conference emphasizing Texas’ right to protect its border in a press conference this week.

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington of Lubbock led his fellow Texas Republican colleagues in a press conference emphasizing Texas’ right to protect its border in a press conference this week.

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Arrington defends border policy

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington of Lubbock led his fellow Texas Republican colleagues in a press conference emphasizing Texas’ right to protect its border from invasion and vowed to halt federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Arrington was joined by U.
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