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State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

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Snow, ice, single-digit temps blanket the state Texans from Lubbock to Longview shivered under singledigit temperatures as their week began, with snow and ice creating dangerous road conditions throughout the state. Gov.

WEATHER

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Temperatures and precipitation measurements (above are from the Amherst site only) for the prior day and night are recorded each morning from the West Texas Mesonet in Amherst, Earth, Olton, andAnton.

United Supermarkets to close early due to the bad weather

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(LUBBOCK, TX) On Wednesday, February 17, The United Family of stores in Texas will close grocery store operations at 9 p.m., with the exception of 24-hour locations. All United Supermarkets, Amigos and Market Street stores in Texas will close at 9 p.m.

Arbor Grace celebrates Valentine’s Day

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SPECIAL AWARDS —Arbor Grace Wellness Center had their Valentines party on Friday, Feb. 12th with cupcakes, cookies and punch. Marie Lee was this years Queen, Rodney Ivey was the King and Antonia Leos was named Sweetheart. Special thanks to Jennifer Trevino for providing Valentines goodies. (Submitted Photo)

First United Bank announces 2021 promotions

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(LUBBOCK, TEXAS) – Plains Bancorp, Inc., holding company for First United Bank and Spirit Mortgage, is pleased to announce the following promotions: PHILLIP YORK – Advisory Director (Earth): In addition to his role as an Advisory Director on the Bank’s Board of Directors, York serves as executive vice president, West Regional Manager and Earth Banking Center Manager for First United Bank. York has 34 years of experience in the banking industry.

Health Talk Express – Heart Edition

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In honor of February being National Heart Month, we are excited to offer you a heart health education. Your local Health Extension Agent and Registered Dietitian, Courtney Lowe will host Health Talk Express-Heart Edition! Join us for a FREE 4-week series about Heart Health! Classes will be held virtually on February 16 th , 18 th , 23 rd and 25 th from 12:15 to 1:00pm.

Saige Beerwinkle, FFA

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Saige Beerwinkle, FFA member from Springlake Earth FFA exhibited the Reserve Champion Hereford Steer at the Patriot Steer Show in Abilene on February 5 in Abilene. Amanda Schnoor & Tim Fitzgerald served as the judges for the show which had over 1700 entries. The Patriot Show was held this year after the Ft Worth Livestock Show Cancelled the 2021 Show. (Submitted Photo)