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DPS Highlights Child Passenger Safety Week

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

AUSTIN – In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs Sept. 20-26, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to learn the best child safety seat practices to keep our state’s youngest passengers safe on the road.

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LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we join everyone in rejoicing that temperatures are cooling and some much needed rain has fallen. As our precipitation chances increase, perhaps you need to be prepared to spend time indoors with a good book.

Mid-Plains Communications Gives Back to Local Volunteer Fire Departments

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Mid-Plains Communications Gives Back to Local Volunteer Fire Departments

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Cooperative rooted in the communities it serves, Mid-Plains Communications is once again giving back to the volunteer fire departments that protect the communities it serves.

Congratulations to Martha Richardson who was the winner of Brenda Bruton’s Cow Patty Bingo, with square number 72, at this year’s Harvest Days.

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Cow Patty Bingo Winner

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Prospective Students Invited to Discover WT

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

CANYON, Texas — Registration deadline is Oct. 16 for Discover WT, the largest college preview event for prospective West Texas A&M University students.The event will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 on the WT campus in Canyon.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

As veterinary medicine evolves, new technologies, procedures, and treatments are expanding options for diagnosing, managing, and treating a wide range of pet illnesses.

Dimmitt Cross Country Results

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Dimmitt Cross Country Results

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Dimmitt cross country teams turned in several strong individual and team performances, including fifth-place finishes by the varsity girls and junior high girls teams.