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TxDOT recently hosted a hands-on training session in Terry County for local law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel onthenewhigh-tension cable barriers being installed along area highways. First responders learnedhowtosafely release the cables’ extreme tension during emergency situations — a critical skill, since improper handling can cause the cables to snap and pose serious risks. The training focused on understanding how the barriers work, their safety benefits, and the correct proceduresformanagingthem during roadway incidents.
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Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP) is proud to announce Melanie Richburg, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, RHCEOC as the recipient of the 2025 Nurse Practitioner of the Year Award. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to a TNP member who exemplifies excellence in clinical practice, serves as a role model for other nurse practitioners (NPs), and demonstrates a commitment to improving care for individuals, families, and communities. She was presented with this award on September 26, 2025, during TNP’s Annual Conference in Dallas.
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A Gaines County man was arrested Oct. 1 after investigators said he took several loads of hay from a Terry County seller without paying for them.
Read more4-H and FFA graduating high school seniors in the Terry County area are eligible to apply for the AgYouth of the Month Scholarship Program that AgTexas Farm Credit created ten years ago.
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The Terry County Commissioners Court met in regular session Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Terry County Courthouse.
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The Week Ahead The government shutdown has now stretched into a week with no clear end in sight, delaying key USDA reports and leaving cotton and other ag markets without their usual data signals. In the meantime, traders are watching harvest progress, export competition, and seasonal strength for direction. While past shutdowns haven’t always weighed on markets, the lack of fresh data adds a layer of uncertainty. With Fed minutes due this week and more rate cuts expected before year-end, macro momentum could keep a floor under risk assets, but volatility may build until Washington resolves the stalemate.
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I have good news and bad news. The good news is your rightstanding with God (your righteousness in Christ) is never based on your feelings. The bad news is, by nature, we are carnal people. And it takes training to discern the difference and choose wisely.
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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Elijah Turner Reyes – a confirmed Bloods gang member – to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
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