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Farm concerns grow over NWPR ruling

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Laws that are meant to protect the U.S. navigable waters may have taken a turn for the worse, following a decision by a U.S. District Court that ruled the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) must be vacated due to serious errors.

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CDC endorses FDA approval of vaccine despite missing data

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday said it endorsed its advisory committee’s “recommendation for use of the Pfizer-BioNTech’s licensed vaccine for people 16 and older,” despite statements by the U.S.
Underlying conditions affect C-19 outcomes

Underlying conditions affect C-19 outcomes

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Underlying conditions affect C-19 outcomes

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
There have been thousands of cases and recoveries and deaths in the Texas Panhandle during the C-19 pandemic, many deaths were the result of underlying risk factors, such as diabetes and hypertension, according to doctors. And many may not realize they have one.

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Projected inflation hitting dairy production

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
According to reports, the White House is doubling its inflation forecast this year. Inflation is now projected to rise by 4.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, up from the previous projection of 2 percent forecast in May which the Biden administration blames on supply chain issues.
(top photo) Dimmitt FFA got the Harvest Days Parade off in a grand style with a tribute to the farmers of America and FFA.

(top photo) Dimmitt FFA got the Harvest Days Parade off in a grand style with a tribute to the farmers of America and FFA.

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Harvest Days, Fair a big success

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The ‘Fair on the Square’ was a lot of fun with visitors, exhibitors, a parade and lots of activities this past weekend. Normally held at the Castro County Expo, the even took place on the town square and Courthouse grounds. Fair exhibits were judged on Friday morning at The Gathering Place.

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4-H signup underway

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
It is that time of year when youth, families and leaders sign up for the Castro County 4-H program. Castro 4-H has something for everything – be it projects, volunteer work, project leaders and just being a parent who hauls to livestock shows or district events to cheer the youth on.

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HPWD to discuss, adopt 2021 tax rate

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The High Plains Water District Board of Directors will discuss and take action to adopt the 2021 tax rate at their Sept. 14 regular meeting. The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the HPWD office, 2930 Avenue Q, in Lubbock.
Democrat Aaron Arguijo kicked off his Texas Senate campaign in Dimmitt recently and several local supporters attended to cheer and spur him on to victory: Gloria Hernandez, Gwen Lewis, Zaira Arguijo, Kay Wendeborn, Joyce Thomas, Angie Casas, Olgo Saucedo and Elizabeth Ojeda. Arguijo’s campaign launch featured a band, various speakers and a street dance. Should Arguijo make it through the Democratic primaries, he is likely to face Republican Kel Seliger in the general election.

Democrat Aaron Arguijo kicked off his Texas Senate campaign in Dimmitt recently and several local supporters attended to cheer and spur him on to victory: Gloria Hernandez, Gwen Lewis, Zaira Arguijo, Kay Wendeborn, Joyce Thomas, Angie Casas, Olgo Saucedo and Elizabeth Ojeda. Arguijo’s campaign launch featured a band, various speakers and a street dance. Should Arguijo make it through the Democratic primaries, he is likely to face Republican Kel Seliger in the general election.

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Texans may expunge unlawful gun carry convictions

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Beginning Sept. 1, people who were previously convicted for unlawfully carrying a gun can have their records wiped clean. For decades, those convicted of unlawful carry of a firearm (UCW) have been unable to expunge their records.
Naz Labor Day Picnic set for Sept. 5

Naz Labor Day Picnic set for Sept. 5

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Naz Labor Day Picnic set for Sept. 5

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The Nazareth Holy Family Catholic Church has scheduled a Labor Day Picnic for Sept 5. The Spirit of Saint Joseph Parade will kick things off at 10 a.m., with prices awarded to the first, second and third place floats. A roast beef dinner will begin at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nazareth’s Cory Hoelting

Nazareth’s Cory Hoelting

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Nazareth’s Cory Hoelting

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Nazareth’s Cory Hoelting was presented with the Texas FFA State Honorary Lonestar Degree. Hoelting has been assisting Naz ISD with technology needs.
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