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Editor’s Message

Editor’s Message

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Editor’s Message

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
As I ponder making decorated cookies again this year (a tedious yet rewarding task) I am reminded of the time-proven rules of ye olde bakers.
Chicken or Egg?

Chicken or Egg?

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Chicken or Egg?

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? People have known about chickens for nearly 3000 years. Chicken drawings were even discovered on ancient pottery. Maybe that’s where we get the saying, “A chicken in every pot.

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Community Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Dec. 18 Richardson Elementary Winterfest. RES Library. 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 AgriLife Extension/Lamb County Crops Conference, Littlefield Methodist Church 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., 5 CEUs Dec. 21 CCH Hospital Auxiliary Bake Sale. Castro County Hospital Entry. 8:30 a.m. until sold out.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Many children love animals, enjoy close relationships, and learn life lessons from their own pets. However, there are responsibilities and risks involved when children and animals are together.
Library Lines ...

Library Lines ...

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Thursday, December 14, 2023
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching, and it is time to pick out books, magazines, movies, or audio books before holiday closure here at Rhoads Memorial Library. We will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 22, and remain closed through Tuesday, Dec. 26, for the yuletide celebration.
Simple security can deter porch thieves

Simple security can deter porch thieves

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Simple security can deter porch thieves

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
With Christmas deliveries underway and an increase in online ordering it offers more opportunity for package thieves, commonly referred to as “porch pirates.

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Navigating Christmas while managing diabetes

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Christmas and New Year’s celebrations can be full of sweet temptations. From parties to family feasts, the season is a time of indulgence. For those living with diabetes, this time of year can be especially challenging.

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Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in sales tax allocations for December, 2.5 percent more than in December 2022. Locally, Castro County received $21,587, just slightly above last year by 0.56%.
Ag policy goals set at annual TFB meeting

Ag policy goals set at annual TFB meeting

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Ag policy goals set at annual TFB meeting

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Texas farmers and ranchers established policies to help guide the agricultural advocacy efforts of Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization at the 90th annual meeting business session on Dec. 3 in Frisco.
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