Castro County News

Class Reunion

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Class Reunion

News Staff

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The old guy in the grocery line looked about two coughing spells away from the Promised Land. Gnarled and unshaven, he mumbled to himself while the clerk totaled his bill. He noticed me as he reached into his pocket for change, and accidentally pulled out a set of teeth.

Strength from Standards

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Strength from Standards

News Staff

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

University admission standards have been a bone of contention in higher education for nearly two centuries. Before the progressive movement in the United States, admission to public and private universities was based on social relationships, faith and personal recommendations.

The June & July Display features a toy exhibit “All Together Now!” presented by Alizay, Anahi, Ava and Andre Oltivero.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The display for the months of June and July here at Rhoads Memorial Library reflects the theme of our summer reading program, “All Together Now!” The exhibit is the epitome of teamwork as youngsters Alizay, Anahi, Ava, and Andre Oltivero loaned some of their toys (whether they knew it or not!

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

If a dog’s eyesight declines, they may not make noticeable visual mistakes or show signs of discomfort since they primarily rely on smell to navigate the world. Because of this, pet owners need to keep a watchful eye out for common canine ocular diseases, such as dry eye.

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Today’s Care and Worries

Pam Ford Davis

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Why do we worry? For me, it just comes naturally. My parents were worriers. My mind goes back to final days before Mom’s death. She was recovering from lung cancer surgery, and we were making important decisions. Plans for Dad to enter assisted living were finalized.

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Sheriff’s Report

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Castro County Sheriff’s Office Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail May 27 to June 13 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: May 27 Atev La Naee Van Zandt, 30 of Amarillo, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Fail to Identify Fugitive from...

Grumbling and complaining

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Grumbling and complaining

Ken Barnes

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron again, saying, “How long shall I put up with this evil congregation who are grumbling against Me? I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel which they are voicing against Me.

Sens. Edward Markey (D) and Ted Cruz (R) have introduced a bill to keep AM radio in vehicles.

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Cruz, Markey fight for AM radio

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Some electric car manufacturers are opting to remove AM radios from their vehicles, which attracted the attention of Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and Sen. Edward J. Markey (D) who highlighted the need to pass their AM for Every Vehicle Act.

Trump indicted, arraigned for mishandling classifi ed documents

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Trump indicted, arraigned for mishandling classified documents

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) last Friday released an unsealed federal indictment of former President Donald Trump relating to the mishandling of classified documents, obstructing justice and making false statements.

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New TxDOT project includes Castro

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Work on a $383,000 Texas Department of Transportation project to add rumble strips and striping to FM 1585 in Lubbock and Hockley counties and SH 194 in Castro County was scheduled to begin June 14. Contractor L&L Company, from Gardendale, Texas, will start work along FM 1585 in Lubbock County.

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