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FRED HARDWICKE

FRED HARDWICKE

Santa Claus: Here he comes

It is said that every side effect you can imagine can be caused by one (or more) cancer medications. Much of our time is spent talking about side effects as part of “informed consent.” Hair loss is one of the most common side effects, but hair color is also an issue.
Memphis High School Future Farmers of America members, including, from left, Juliana Soto, Alexis Diaz, Jaqueline Villanueva, Lillie Ollinger, Emily Meyers and Payton Fletcher, accept the third-place Greenhand Chapter Conducting banner during the Greenbelt District FFA Banquet Monday, Dec. 4 in Memphis. Photos Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis High School Future Farmers of America members, including, from left, Juliana Soto, Alexis Diaz, Jaqueline Villanueva, Lillie Ollinger, Emily Meyers and Payton Fletcher, accept the third-place Greenhand Chapter Conducting banner during the Greenbelt District FFA Banquet Monday, Dec. 4 in Memphis. Photos Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis FFA accepts accolades at Greenbelt Disctrict Banquet

Memphis High School Future Farmers of America members, including, from left, Juliana Soto, Alexis Diaz, Jaqueline Villanueva, Lillie Ollinger, Emily Meyers and Payton Fletcher, accept the third-place Greenhand Chapter Conducting banner during the Greenbelt District FFA Banquet Monday, Dec.
Collingsworth County Extension slates crop seminar

Collingsworth County Extension slates crop seminar

Collingsworth County Extension slates crop seminar

Collingsworth County Extension Agent Kenny Patterson invites area producers to attend the AgriLife Crop Production and Protection Seminar Thursday, Dec. 21 in the club room of the Bura Handley Community Building.
Childress County 4-Hers compete in the Rolling Plains District 3 2023 Ag Product Identification Contest and Livestock Skill-A-Thon Thursday, Dec. 7 in Graham. Top row, from left: Austin Bradley, Esme Estrada. Bottom row, from left: Bryson Session, Blaze Session, Brantly Session, Kole Eikman, Axle Whitaker, Kade Haga, Olivia Wyatt, Gracie Eikman. Courtesy Photo

Childress County 4-Hers compete in the Rolling Plains District 3 2023 Ag Product Identification Contest and Livestock Skill-A-Thon Thursday, Dec. 7 in Graham. Top row, from left: Austin Bradley, Esme Estrada. Bottom row, from left: Bryson Session, Blaze Session, Brantly Session, Kole Eikman, Axle Whitaker, Kade Haga, Olivia Wyatt, Gracie Eikman. Courtesy Photo

Childress County 4-Hers compete in district contest,skill-a-thon

GRAHAM — Childress County 4-Hers, including the fifth-place Junior Livestock Skill-A-Thon team of Esme Estrada, Kade Haga, Blaze Session and Olivia Wyatt, recently competed in the Rolling Plains District 3 2023 Ag Product Identification Contest and Livestock Skill-A-Thon, hosted Thursday, Dec.
Childress County 4-Hers recently donate boxes of cereal to Food4U Food Pantry of Childress. Food4U, a nonprofit organization providing nutritional assistance to the residents of Childress County, is open from 3-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Applications can be picked up at Food4U or New4U Thrift Store. Applicants must meet income requirements to receive assistance. Courtesy Photo

Childress County 4-Hers recently donate boxes of cereal to Food4U Food Pantry of Childress. Food4U, a nonprofit organization providing nutritional assistance to the residents of Childress County, is open from 3-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Applications can be picked up at Food4U or New4U Thrift Store. Applicants must meet income requirements to receive assistance. Courtesy Photo

Childress County 4-H makes donation to Food4U

Childress County 4-Hers recently donate boxes of cereal to Food4U Food Pantry of Childress. Food4U, a nonprofit organization providing nutritional assistance to the residents of Childress County, is open from 3-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
GARY BORDERS

GARY BORDERS

Capital Highlights

Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water,The Dallas Morning News reported.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

Jail book in: 1 Jail book out: 4 Jail population: 5 Civil papers served: 0 Reminder: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806447-2588. To anonymously report crime or submit tips, call Crime Stoppers at 806-447-2587. On Dec.