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More than 18,000 cattle killed in Dimmitt explosion

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What is being called the deadliest barn fire for cattle on record left more than 18,000 cattle dead and one worker critically injured at a dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle, The Dallas Morning News reported. The fire swept through the holding pens of Southfork Dairy Farm in Dimmitt last week as the cattle were waiting to be milked.

Miles and miles of thoughts

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writing this week’s column from Florence, Texas, my thoughts are all over the place. I am coming up short for a certain theme, story, commentary,or feature. Much like the vehicle I drove last week, I am all over the place. Not a good place for a columnist to be who must be mindful of word limits. Focus is seldom my companion.

Spur ISD board approves volunteer security officer in March meeting

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In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur Independent School District board on March 27, trustees voted to accept the volunteer security services of a retired peace officer under Texas Education Code 37.087 to allow the officer to carry a firearm for the protection of Spur ISD students, staff and visitors as such places and times as determined by the district’s administration.

2023 Community Calendar

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Community Services and Organizations

Kent looking to hire new nursing home director, other staff positions

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BARBARABRANNON | TEXAS SPUR In its most recent regular and special meetings of March 27, April 6, and April 10, Kent County officials have grappled with strategies for managing the county-owned Kent County Nursing Home, including recruiting a director for the facility. An interim director has been in place since March, and an outside firm has been advising on a range of improvements in billing and hiring processes.

DICKENS CAMP FUNDRAISER

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DICKENS CAMP FUNDRAISER

2023 Community Calendar

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Community Services and Organizations

2023 Public meetings and events

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GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY will be observed Friday, April 7, with numerous public offices closed and some schools releasing students early.

A guest editorial from a former student

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Zach McMeans is a 2014 graduate of Borden High School, where he was a state FFA officer and a UIL State Champion in Congress, CX Debate, and Persuasive Speaking. He earned his bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M University in agricultural media and communication.

Going to Europe but staying in Texas

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I am due for a road trip. Nothing major but something to reward myself. I just survived a hectic month of UIL academic and speech competitions with my students in addition to judging 18 speech and debate rounds. This is my version of March Madness.