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GARZA COUNTY TRAILBLAZERS MENU

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Monday, March 18 – Smothered Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Greens, Wheat Roll, Peach Short Cake. Tuesday, March 19 – King Ranch Casserole (veg.

POST LUNCHROOM MENU

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Monday, March 18 Breakfast PK-KG: Muffin, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Breakfast 1-5: Breakfast Cookie, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Breakfast 6-12: Muffin, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch PK: Breaded Drumstick, Biscuit, Sweet Potatoes, Salad, Fresh Fruit, Milk Lunch KG-12: Breaded Drumstick, Biscuit, Salad, Sliced Fruit, Milk Tuesday, March 19 Breakfast PK- KG: Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice, Milk Breakfast 1-5: Donut, Sausage, Fruit, Juice, Milk Breakfast 6-12: Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch PK: Frito Pie, Beans, Pineapple, Milk. Lunch KG-12: Frito Pie, Beans, Tomatoes, Pineapple, Cookie, Milk.

SOUTHLAND LUNCHROOM MENU

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Monday, March 18 Breakfast – Waffles, Sausage, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch – Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, March 19 Breakfast – Sausage Biscuit, Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch – Nachos, Beans, Pudding, Fruit, Milk Wednesday, March 20 Breakfast – Muffins, Cheese Cubs, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch – Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Fries, Veggie Cup, Fruit, Milk Thursday, March 21 Breakfast – Omelet, Hashbrown, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch – Spaghetti, Green Beans, Garlic Sticks, Salad, Fruit, Milk Friday, March 22 Breakfast – Sausage, Biscuit and Gravy, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch – Sack Lunch.

A backward glance

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“Dad used to set type right here,” said David Harrison, one of the two Harrison scions who, back in the day, tidied up the shop, bundled and delivered newspapers, and did every other sort of task that needed doing while their mom sold the ads and kept the accounts and their dad processed film in the darkroom, operated the linotype, made the plates for the press, inked the rollers, ran the paper through, and gathered the finished sheets for the folder.

New arrivals at the library

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As March came in somewhat mildly (not so sure it was like a lamb though) on Friday, the prior days of that week certainly made up for it. As we continue to pray for our neighbors to the north and favorable weather for our entire West Texas, may you be blessed with the coming of spring.

Emergency Preparedness

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It has been said that “Emergency Preparedness isn’t a checkbox or a plan on the shelf—it’s a life raft you hope never to use.” Preparing for life-altering events such as sudden death or natural disasters is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of yourself and your loved ones.

FSA safety net program enrollment closes March 15

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Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to farmers who experience substantial declines in crop prices or revenues for the 2024 cr op year.

114 years–and counting–in Spur

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Ifthenewspaperissaidto be “the first draft of history,” sometimes the newspaper enterprisegetstotakeitsown place in that history. TheTexasHistoricalCommission bestows the Texas Treasure Business Award on for-profit businesses that have been in continuous operationunderlocalownership in Texas for 50 years or more.