Castro County News

Governor Greg Abbott appointed John Scott as interim attorney general in the wake of the Texas House impeachment of Ken Paxton and his subsequent suspension from office pending a trial in the state Senate.

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Abbott appoints Scott as interim AG

News Staff

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott last Wednesday appointed John Scott as the short-term attorney general of Texas, under Article 15, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution. The appointment comes following the impeachment of Ken Paxton by the Texas House of Representatives over allegations of misconduct and crimes.

Swifts win Regional championship

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Swifts win Regional championship

News Staff

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The Nazareth Swifts advanced to the state playoffs after defeating the May Tigers for the Regional championship in a double header on Monday, 15-0 and 6-5. The games were played at Stanton High School.

Special abilities

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Special abilities

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

I’ve always been jealous of people who discover their talents early. There was this kid in my middle school class named Karen. She drew still nature scenes better than anybody.

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Editor’s Message

News Staff

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Is inflation really under control as the government claims? Well, take a look at your utility bills, groceries, gas and other expenses as the costs continue to climb for the answer that question.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Socializing is important for raising puppies into emotionally healthy dogs, just as caring for a puppy’s growing needs is important to physical and mental health. In order to have a well-adjusted and social dog, owners should provide training specific to each stage of a puppy’s development.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

“All Together Now” is the theme of our 2023 summer reading program for youngsters, which has begun and will run through July 28. Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we are still registering Castro County youth through age 17, for this annual event.

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It was Shared

Pam Ford Davis

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Thinking back to your school days… Did you buy lunch in the cafeteria? Did you instead eat food taken from a lunch box or brown bag? Mom packed 5 lunches for her children. Normally, we bought school lunches only on Fridays. (Dad got his weekly salary the night before).

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Facing every weary day with the zeal of God

Dudley Anderson

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. Isaiah 9:7 My favorite spot in my home is where I have my time with the Lord. This spot happens to be the floor next to my bed in my bedroom. I love to sit with my back against the bed facing the window and read the Bible.

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Local students on ASU Dean’s List

News Staff

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Angelo State University announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2023 spring semester. Included on the list were Addie Dyer of Nazareth, who is majoring in pre-nursing, and Harlie Millican of Dimmitt, who is also majoring in pre-nursing.

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Cruz leads amicus brief in defense of American sovereignty

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, filed an amicus brief in the case Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Sens. Rick Scott (RFla.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Marsha Blackburn (RTenn.

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