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Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Derrick Flowers in Houston, Texas and Spencer Giron in Lake Charles, La. on Oct. 8 and 9, respectively. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid for either arrest.
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Two Brownfield women are leading the charge to tackle one of the city’s most persistent problems: the growing number of stray cats and dogs.
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Many expected the government shutdown to make for a dull stretch with limited data updates, but this past week proved otherwise as U.S.–China trade tensions flared again. The shutdown continues to drag on, creating challenges across the board.
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The greatest oxymoron to ever exist is the phrase defeated Christian. It’s heartbreaking when you realize how many believers live behind masks, afraid to be authentic and transparent. They overcome, but never seem to conquer-- they’re frustrated, but don’t know why-- they’re saved from hell, but living in some form of it every day.
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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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