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‘Pull, Buddy,

‘Pull, Buddy,

‘Pull, Buddy, pull!’

Pastor Kim Norwood
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
I heard the story of a man who was on vacation and misjudged a curve in the road and drove his car into a ditch in an isolated area.Luckily, a local farmer was nearby and came to help with his big, strong Clydesdale horse named Buddy.
Energy balls healthy

Energy balls healthy

Energy balls healthy by any measure

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
With school back in session, the struggle is real— what healthy snack do we feed the kids when they come home from school? What feels like a treat to them but also nourishes their little bodies? And one might argue, “What defines healthy?
LIBRARY NOTES

LIBRARY NOTES

LIBRARY NOTES

Pam Humble |
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
PAM HUMBLE | SPECIAL TO THE DISPATCHWe hope you enjoyedand survived the holiday season and have resumed normalcy as you know it. After joyous celebrations that have now become memories, we hope you will visit us at the library.
Garden planning

Garden planning

Garden planning for the new year

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEY Garden planning for the new yearThe word “resolutions” conjures up thoughts of absolutes, rigidness, firm decisions to do or not to do something. Veteran gardeners over the years understand that in any successful gardening season unforeseen challenges can be expected.
NEW PRESIDENT of Western Texas College Dr. Laurie Sharp says she expects to focus on students and workforce needs. | COURTESY PHOTO

NEW PRESIDENT of Western Texas College Dr. Laurie Sharp says she expects to focus on students and workforce needs. | COURTESY PHOTO

New Western Texas College president focuses on students, workforce needs

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 8, 2026
SNYDER—Dr. Laurie Sharp begins her tenure at Western Texas College as Texas community colleges face growing pressure to expand access, improve completion, and better align programs with workforce needs.
Southland Livestock Show highlights youth achievement and hard work

Southland Livestock Show highlights youth achievement and hard work

Southland Livestock Show highlights youth achievement and hard work

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
LACEY REITER | POST DISPATCH The Southland Stock Show, held Jan. 3, 2026, showcased the dedication, responsibility, and determination of Southland’s young exhibitors as they proudly presented their livestock projects after months of preparation.
TEAM LEADERS Southland ISD’s Toby Miller (superintendent), Lisa Basinger (business manager), Rachel Corely (assistant principal) and Dusty Grantham (principal) work hand-in-hand with teachers to chart the course for students daily. | POST DISPATCH

TEAM LEADERS Southland ISD’s Toby Miller (superintendent), Lisa Basinger (business manager), Rachel Corely (assistant principal) and Dusty Grantham (principal) work hand-in-hand with teachers to chart the course for students daily. | POST DISPATCH

Southland ISD charts course for 2026 with focus on academics, career readiness

Stephanie Allen |
Thursday, January 8, 2026
As the 2026 school year begins, Southland ISD Superintendent Toby Miller says the district is poised for meaningful progress, both academically and in career readiness, while maintaining the smalltown values that define the community.
NEW LAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

NEW LAW Senate Bill 8 from the regular session will require sheriffs in counties that operate a jail to formally cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement actions under the so-called 287(g) program. | TEXAS TRIBUNE/COURTESY CHARLES REED/U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT

New laws taking effect in Texas in January

Texas Tribune
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more.Over 800 laws from this year’s regular legislative session already took effect on Sept.
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