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After Gov. Greg Abbott signed HB 1900 this past June, the state has now adopted the new Texas Administrative Codes that will curb municipalities from defunding their police departments.

After Gov. Greg Abbott signed HB 1900 this past June, the state has now adopted the new Texas Administrative Codes that will curb municipalities from defunding their police departments.

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Pro-law enforcement codes adopted by state

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott announced the adoption of new Texas Administrative Code rules by the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) to prevent municipalities from defunding their police forces.

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USDA updates farm loan programs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers.
Internationally known award-winning quilt artist Kathy McNeil is the featured teacher at the 64th Ogallala Quilt Festival on April 1-2.

Internationally known award-winning quilt artist Kathy McNeil is the featured teacher at the 64th Ogallala Quilt Festival on April 1-2.

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Ogallala Quilt Festival gearing up

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The 2022 Ogallala Quilt Festival is fast approaching and preparations for the big event are underway, with most deadlines already passed for entries. The festival will be held on April 1-2, with some classes beginning March 31.

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AMA warns against ‘test-to-treat’ that by-passes doctors

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The American Medical Association (AMA) released a statement on March 4 warning against the against a “test-totreat” plan that the Biden administration has proposed saying the approach “flaunts patient safety and risks significant negative health outcomes.
Castro County 4-H Updates

Castro County 4-H Updates

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Castro County 4-H Updates

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Castro County 4-H youth held their regular meeting at the Castro County Museum on Feb. 28. In addition to 4-H business, the members toured the various building and checked out museum exhibits. Ronnie and Kay Gfeller acted as tour guides, sharing history and the upgrades to the museum.

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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Community March 10 Dimmitt Community Blood Drive. 2-7 p.m. Dimmitt City Hall. To schedule: 806-331-8833 or visit yourbloodinstitute.org. March 15 Nazareth Community Blood Drive. 3-7 p.m. Nazareth Community Hall. To schedule: 806-331-8833 or visit yourbloodinstitute.org.
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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Whether they stand up straight or flop over, your dog’s ears help give your canine friend an amazing sense of hearing that plays a large role in hunting, playing, and everyday life. What are the implications, then, for a dog that is born deaf or loses its hearing? Dr.
Library Lines ...

Library Lines ...

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
March is here and with it comes the annual time change where we lose an hour. Sunday, March 13, will be the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, when our clocks "spring forward.
Customer service

Customer service

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Customer service

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Has this ever happened to you? I wanted to reorder a product last week, so I called the company’s tollfree phone number. A cheerful recorded voice wished me a good morning (it was afternoon), and told me how much she valued my call, my time, my loyalty, and my impressive humanness.

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Holy As He is Holy

Dudley Anderson
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
“but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.” 1 Peter 1:15 St. Francis de Sales said, “Some men become proud and insolent because they ride a fine horse, wear a feather in their hat or are dressed in a fine suit of clothes. Who does not see the folly of this?
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