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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

“Surprise, Surprise!” will be the featured program when Dimmitt Book Club convenes in the meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library. The event will commence Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. Mary Ruth Baird is in charge of the program and assures us that a published author will be featured.

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The Real Hope and Anchor

Dudley Anderson

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil. Hebrews 6:19 We have a pub in our town called, The Hope and Anchor. It was once for sale, and I had the idea of purchasing it and turning it into a friendly coffee shop.

Texas AgriLife Extension agent Felice Acker and Texas 4-H STEM Ambassador Spencer Acker accepted a generous grant from the Texas AgriWomen Panhandle Chapter on behalf of the Castro County 4-H Club. The $825 grant will be used for the 4-H Youth rocketry program this spring and summer (watch for sign up) Felice Acker said the support of Texas AgriWomen and their donors to the program and to others across the Texas Panhandle is appreciated.

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Spitting Image

Pam Ford Davis

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Who do you look like? Most people say I look just like my Mom. I do have a nose like hers but it’s mostly Dad that I see in my face in the mirror. I once had a total stranger walk up to me and say I looked like Hillary Clinton.

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USDA announces assistance to dairy farmers

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP).

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U.S., Mexico agreement on GMO corn trade stalls

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Mexico has failed to satisfy the concerns of the United States over a potential ban on imports of U.S.-grown GMO corn, according to trade offi cials after negotiations in Mexico City on Monday.

The Pink Ladies were name Citizens Through the Years.

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Chamber honors citizens, business

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet to celebrate deserving teachers, citizens and businesses.

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Property tax relief on proposed budget

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

In their inaugural speeches last week, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Governor Greg Abbott said that governor, the speaker and members were going to find a way for long term property tax relief with the billions of dollars from the surplus. Both laid out property tax cuts as their top priority.

Kendra Cantell was named Citizen of the Year.

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TFB challenges new WOTUS rule

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) has filed a legal challenge to the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule recently announced by the Biden administration.

WTAMU judging team #4 at National Western

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WTAMU judging team #4 at National Western

News Staff

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The WTAMU Meat Judging Team went fourth overall at the National Western Meat Judging Competition, earning a first in reasons by five points, first in pork by 26 points, and second in specs. Nazareth Ryan Heitschmidt, a member of the WTAMU team, went fifth in pork judging.

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Even after all years of evolution, one thing remains true: animals love better than humans do. We think ourselves at the top of the food chain. However, the animal kingdom still surpasses us in many ways. These wonderful creatures which many of us do not appreciate enough can teach us so much.

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