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Dr. Maria Villalba

Dr. Maria Villalba

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Villalba appointed as SVM research assistant

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) in Amarillo announced Maria “Heidi” Villalba has be appointed to the position of research assistant professor.
Early voting underway for amendment election

Early voting underway for amendment election

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Early voting underway for amendment election

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Texas voters will have the opportunity to approve eight amendments to the Texas Constitution in the upcoming election. Election day is Nov. 2 and early voting began Oct. 18 and will continue through Oct. 29. Castro County residents can participate in early voting at the Castro County Courthouse.
Ken King

Ken King

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Ken King announces for 2022 re-election

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
st Tuesday morning, the City of Nazareth became the 39th city in the nation to pass an ordinance outlawing abortion within their city limits. The unanimous 3-0 vote took place at Nazareth City Hall where every chair was occupied.
David Schaeffer and wife Sherry enter The Phoenix during the WTAMU homecoming celebration where WTAMU Distinguished Alumni classes for the 2020 and were honored.(Photo courtesy of Chip Chandler, WTAMU)

David Schaeffer and wife Sherry enter The Phoenix during the WTAMU homecoming celebration where WTAMU Distinguished Alumni classes for the 2020 and were honored.(Photo courtesy of Chip Chandler, WTAMU)

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Schaeffer joins Distinguished Alumni Honorees at WTAMU

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Prominent Dimmitt businessman David Schaeffer was one of seven West Texas A&M University graduates to be honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards during an Oct. 7 banquet. Distinguished alumni awardees from 2020 and 2021 were recognized during Homecoming Week celebrations in Canyon.

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Community Oct. 19 4-H Brown Bag BBQ Lunch. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or sold out). Free citywide delivery for orders of 8 or more if placed by Oct. 15. Call 647-4115. Castro County Extension Office, 205 N. Broadway.
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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
While rain and drizzle can be good for crops and counting sheep at night, wet weather is also suitable for two less desirable things— fungi and bacteria.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Once upon a time, many public libraries took great pride in presenting an array of nonfiction books for their patrons to check out. Librarians believed that it was their mission to circulate factual books, so there was great disdain in providing very many works of fiction.

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Scientific Look at Lightning

Tonja Taylor
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
There are several verses in the Bible about lightning, and I know two ministers who personally attest that they have had visions, in which they saw lightning coming from the Master Jesus's fingers, going to different parts of the world. HALLELUJAH!

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How to Get Your Joy Back

Stephanie Reck
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Joy is not a feeling but a choice. You have to CHOOSE joy, otherwise, you will succumb to your feelings and emotions. Our feelings and emotions can take us on a roller coaster ride. We can feel happy when our circumstances are going well and depressed when our circumstances are troubling.
FDA permits marketing of

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FDA permits marketing of E-cigarette products

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it has authorized the marketing of three new tobacco products, marking the first set of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products ever to be authorized by the FDA through the Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) pathway.
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