4 H Livestock Show Showcases Strong Projects At Val Verde
The 76th 4 H Livestock Show and Auction wrapped at Val Verde County Fairgrounds on Saturday with 93 local exhibitors and 279 animals across 95 goats 73 lambs 27 pigs and 84 rabbits. Coordinator Houston Dobbins notes options after the show include sale for market processing keeping as pets or advancement to larger state fairs. Judge Billy Zanolini of College Station praised goats and lambs for market readiness citing muscular structure and sound frame.
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Friday Swine and Rabbit Results Highlight 4 -Honors
Friday results show Benson Hyslop sweeping top divisions in swine with champion and reserve titles. Logan Henderson leads lightweight rabbit pens while Cassidy Kusenberger dominates the pen of 3. Dozens of youth names appear across goats and rabbits as the community awaits the full results and photos in the upcoming special section.
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Jaxson Marten
Chico Perry
Braden Ballard
Sydney Ballard
Benson Hyslop
Kacle White
Charlie Hyslop
Courtney White
Elizabeth Pendergrass
John Pendergrass
Charte Hyslop
Traditions of Mexican holidays blend faith and food across borders
The piece outlines how Mexican religious celebrations extend into culinary customs observed in the United States. From December 12 Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe to January 6 Epifanía rosca de reyes and February 2 Día de la Candelaria, Matachines, posadas, tamales, pinatas, and hot chocolate accompany the faithful. Del Rio events hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and HEB mark these traditions with prayer, cake, and blessings, reaffirming faith and flavor across communities.
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Juan Diego
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Candelaria
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