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Monarchs in Martin and Glasscock counties: a quick science lesson

Monarchs in Martin and Glasscock counties: a quick science lesson

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Monarchs in Martin and Glasscock counties: a quick science lesson

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
WEST TEXAS Have you noticed monarch butterflies in our area?Some of our readers have mentioned seeing the beautiful black-and-orange visitors fluttering around their homes, so we figured it was the perfect excuse for a good old-fashioned science lesson.
A VIDEO BY A TEN-YEAR-OLD MADE AN IMPRESSION

A VIDEO BY A TEN-YEAR-OLD MADE AN IMPRESSION

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A VIDEO BY A TEN-YEAR-OLD MADE AN IMPRESSION

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Part Owner of TexasAnthony Goodson of Garland was inspired to make movies after seeing a video a fourth grader made.“It’s funny. I was at a friend’s house and she showed me a video her son had made. It was just a pair of shoes walking across the room by themselves.
Nuggets

Nuggets

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Jannie Linney
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Salvation is a wonderful thing. In fact the most wonderful thing that can happen to any person. There are those who do not believe in” Miracles”. Yet the act of being born again is the greatest miracle that could ever happen to a person.
SECRET PLAN TO SAVE THE SOUTH HINGED ON TEXAS

SECRET PLAN TO SAVE THE SOUTH HINGED ON TEXAS

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SECRET PLAN TO SAVE THE SOUTH HINGED ON TEXAS

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
SECRET PLAN TO SAVE THE SOUTH HINGED ON TEXAS An obscure Confederate major with a famous last name presented a secret proposal to the governor of Texas on Oct. 27, 1863. Next came the hard part -- convincing Francis Lubbock that he alone could save the South.

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Dear Savvy Senior

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, What does Medicare factor into their star rating system? I need to find a new Medicare plan during the open enrollment period and want to get it right this time.

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Cotton QuickTake

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
October 20, 2025 It seems that every week has become a “critical week” in the ongoing government shutdown. Now entering its fourth week, it stands as the third-longest in U.S. history — and the longest full shutdown ever.
Rep. August Pfluger

Rep. August Pfluger

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Rep. August Pfluger

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Rep. August Pfluger presented the Glasscock County 4-H Livestock Judging Team with a Congressional Recognition certificate during a recent town hall, honoring their 9th place finish at the national contest in Nebraska.

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Filing opens Nov. 8 for area primary races

West Texas
Thursday, October 23, 2025
- The filing period for candidates interested in running in the March 2026 county primary elections opens Nov. 8. The deadline to file is Dec. 8.Several county offices will be on the ballot next year and will ultimately be decided in the November 2026 general election.
Emerie White

Emerie White

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Grady freshman qualifies for state cross country meet

Lubbock
Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Grady High School freshman Emerie White is headed to the UIL State Cross Country Meet after finishing fifth at regionals in Lubbock this week. White ran a time of 13:28 on Monday, Oct. 20, at Mae Simmons Park to earn her spot in the state meet.She will compete in Round Rock on Friday morning, Oct.
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