With continued drought and changing cattle markets, this year’s theme of the annual Capital Farm Credit Hemphill County Texas A&M AgriLife Beef Conference is more relevant than ever, said Andy Holloway, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent for Hemphill County.

Hey y’all! I am Kensley Vieth and I am the reporter of the Windthorst FFA Chapter as well as Windthorst 4-H Vice President! I participate in Dairy Judging, Ag Mechanics, and Archery. I am very active in my community with service projects, 4-H, serving at church, and making friends along the way. I show a dairy heifer and 2 goats. I am attending Tarleton State University (GO TEXANS!) I am majoring in Agriculture Communications. I have had so much fun making friends and memories. One piece of advice I have for the younger ones, is to ENJOY every moment whether or not it’s in the ring or in the classroom.

Howdy y’all! My name is Isabelle Parkey and I currently serve as your 2022-2023 Archer 4-H President. I show steers and brangus heifers and I also compete in livestock judging & public speaking. I currently serve as a Texas Youth Livestock and Agriculture Ambassador for 4-H and I am the Texas Junior Brangus Breeders Association secretary, as well as a board member for the International Junior Brangus Breed Association! I enjoy serving this club and I truly believe that I can help “make the best better”

My name is Raelyn Bussey and I am a senior at Windthorst High School. I got involved into FFA through talent shows and became treasurer for my Senior year. I have obtained many awards through the District talent show placing third twice, second once and first once. I am involved in ag mechanic projects and have gone and competed in bigger shows for three years. I serve as my school's local FCCLA president. I have obtained many awards through FCCLA competing in speaking events and critical thinking exams. I have been a varsity cheerleader for two years. I have competed in One act play for three years, where I have been cast as the lead two years in a row. I will be attending MSU to obtain my Dental Hygiene degree. This past summer I obtained an internship at my local dentist office and can’t wait to get started. FFA expanded my speaking skills. I would like to extend my greatest gratitude to Travis Vaughn for taking a chance on the scared freshman and helping her grow. Peace out Windy.

Press Release Archer City FFA Archer City FFA traveled to the Dixon Water Foundation for the Area 4 wildlife contest. Zayne Foster, Hesston Veitenhimer and Victoria Foster all competed and did really well.

The Holliday City Council voted approved the purchase of seven security cameras to be placed at city hall, city park and the convenience center from Verkata during its council meeting on Monday, April 10.

The city of Holliday voted to proceed with a contract for trash services with OnSite Solutions after Waste Connections raised concerns about the validity of OnSite’s bid during its council meeting on Monday, April 10.

The Holliday ISD School Board approved the purchase of a greenhouse for the district with grant funds at its scheduled meeting on Mon., April 10. “We put in for a $200,000 grant to start a cosmetology program but we never could find a place to do that,” superintendent Cody Carroll said.

“I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now.” ~Philippians 1:3-5 (New Revised Standard Version) It is time for me to say thank you and good-bye. As you read this, I no longer serve as Pastor of First United Methodist Church. God has called me to another season of life and ministry. I have completed my pastoral ministry at First UMC. It has been five years of joys and growth. Thank you for welcoming me and teaching me so much!

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