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SCOTUS allows use of Alien Enemies Act

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court on Monday handed down a decision to clear the way for the Trump administration to continue deporting Venezuelan migrants using the Alien Enemies Act.

OQS holds 27th festival

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OQS holds 27th festival

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Despite some challenging weather, the 2025 Ogallala Quilt Festival was held this past weekend, April 4-5. It was the 27th festival hosted by the Ogallala Quit Society which was formed 28 years ago.The main event was held at the Dimmitt High School Activities Center, with other exhibits around town.

Nazareth Ag teacher and FFA Advisor Austin Heck, shown with daughters Izzy and Gabby, received the AgTexas Ag Youth Leader of Year award. Heck is one of three nominees to be awarded the recognition in Texas this year. Heck has led students to multiple state wins in ag contests and state single teacher chapter awards as well having students go on to universities to compete nationally in ag competitions.

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Heck recognized with award

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

April 3-5Ogallala Quilt Festival.April 4NISD Pre-K/Kindergarten Roundup. 9 a.m. Elementary Library. Bring official birth certificate, social security card, immunization record. For more info, call 806-946-2231.May 13Soldier Boxes, Dimmitt Chamber Office, 9 a.m.

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Horses are known for their strength and beauty, but their skin is just as vulnerable as any living tissue. While some of the lumps and bumps commonly seen on horses are harmless, others may be cancerous tumors requiring prompt veterinary attention.Dr.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Ajob opening here at Rhoads Memorial Library has generated much speculation about who is leaving. The answers to the questions: 1) No, I am not retiring any time soon.2) No, Sulema, our trusted library fixture, is not leaving us. (You may want to ask her about her recent special birthday, though.

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Statewide measles count at 400

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, there are 400 confi rmed measles cases in the South Plains region since late January; 41 of those patients hospitalized.Lubbock health officials in late February, confi rmed the first death from the outbreak,(the first since 2015).

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Stirring of the Melting Pot

Pamford Davis Faithwriters.com

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Salt makes me thirsty; pepper makes me sneeze… “Ahh-choo! Gesundheit!Thank you.”The cliche’ is tired, yet tried and true. ‘Variety is the spice of life,’ especially if you live in the melting pot.

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Even in the Deep End

Dudley Anderson

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

“I am with you always, to the end of the age.”Matthew 28:20 When I was about 10-years old, a cousin showed me a few chords on an old guitar. I remember learning the threechord wonder, I’m on the Top of the World in the key of A.

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Abbott launches NARCAN locator map

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of an online interactive map by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) that pinpoints where Texans can acquire for free or purchase life-saving Naloxone (NARCAN) as part of the statewide “One Pill Kills” campaign.

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