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SBA announces

SBA announces

SBA announces PPP loans reopening

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will reopen the week of Jan. 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.
Deadly Mob Atacks Capitol

Deadly Mob Atacks Capitol

Deadly Mob Atacks Capitol

A violent mob of Trump supporters breeched the security at the U.S Capitol, causing the deaths of five people and injuring at least 58 officers. Among key arrests is QAnon Jacob Anthony Chansley, known as Jake Angeli, is from Arizona. He refers to himself as QShaman.

DISD trustees navigating to success

Dimmitt Independent School District is taking time to recognize the DISD Board of Trustees for the work they are doing to help students sail into the future. They encourage everyone to say “Thank You” for the work school board member are doing on behalf of the students and community.

TFB pursing state legislative priorities

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is pursuing several legislative priorities to benefit Texas farmers, ranchers and rural areas in the 87th Texas Legislature that began in Austin. TFB will focus during the 140-day regular session on 11 priorities established by the TFB board of directors.

“Don’t Mess With Texas” Scholarship open to seniors

The Don’t Mess With Texas Scholarship contest is open for all Texas high seniors and applications are due by March 31 Ṫhis contest recognizes Texas high school seniors who are taking an active role in litter prevention in their school or community.

In Case You Were Out

The touch of another person can make all the difference in our lives. I can remember the hands of my parents from when I was little. Mom’s hands were smooth and soft. You could tell that she took care of them; though, they were not without their own callouses from hours of helping dad in the field.

That They Should Believe the Lie

There seems to be an incredible increase is evil and the acceptance of that evil as “normal”. Think back 10 or 20 years ago. People then, not even those professing to be Christians, would have been appalled at most everything which is now on TV or in the movies.

Candles in the Dark

As we face the winter months, many of us are preparing for a power outage. It is not something we look forward to, but where we live it is a reality. I have batteries in my flashlights, a new gas fireplace in my living room, and candles throughout the house.

Livestock shows begin Jan. 13

It’s that time of year again for the 2021 Nazareth and Castro County Stock Shows, with all the FFA and 4-H showmen set and ready to show off their hard work and livestock projects. The Nazareth Stock Show will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13, with all classes and divisions held on the same day.

CRP general signup underway

Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program began Jan. 4 and will continue through Feb. 12.