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Texas Senate takes aim at internet content

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Texas Senate passed SB 2021 making it more difficult for children to access internet pornography by requiring users to verify their age. Senator Angela Paxton from McKinney stated that this content is especially malignant to the developing adolescent mind.

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Editor’s Message

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
“The more the people are discontented with the oppression of taxes; the greater need the prince has of money to distribute among his partisans and pay the troops that are to suppress all resistance and enable him to plunder at pleasure.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
When dogs have an injury or chronic condition, such as arthritis, physical rehabilitation can ease their pain and improve their strength and flexibility.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
“That’s what I want to be when I grow up--a harlot!” At leastthatwasthepronouncement made by a very young Kimberly (Kim) Black as she listened to Bible stories and thought some of the women led exciting lives.

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Branson’s Good Old Days

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The list reads like a who’s who of entertainment: Glen Campbell, Roy Clark, Andy Williams, Tony Orlando, Barbara Fairchild, Ray Stevens, Bobby Vinton, The Sons of the Pioneers, Wayne Newton.

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Observing the Details

Dudley Anderson
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. Psalm 130:6 Watching a nature documentary on television, I was fascinated by the skill of the Kalahari Bushmen as they tracked a rhinoceros through the Namibian scrub.
Wild west show set June 2-3

Wild west show set June 2-3

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Wild west show set June 2-3

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Olen Schulte Memorial Team Roping and Wild West Show is on the calendar for June 2-3. Books for the Wild West Show events open on Monday, May 1.
Castro County 4-H Jaycee Cantrell competed in the District 2 Fashion Show in the Junior Fashion under $25. She bought her outfi t at thrift stores for less than $25. She presented on comparison buying techniques, fiber content and care of garment, and more, and won 1st place in the category.

Castro County 4-H Jaycee Cantrell competed in the District 2 Fashion Show in the Junior Fashion under $25. She bought her outfi t at thrift stores for less than $25. She presented on comparison buying techniques, fiber content and care of garment, and more, and won 1st place in the category.

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Texas sales tax holiday for emergency supplies April 22-24

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24.
Ag producers seek Right to Repair legislation

Ag producers seek Right to Repair legislation

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Ag producers seek Right to Repair legislation

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
A recent survey shows that farmers are losing an average of $3,348 per year to repair downtime and restrictions because farm equipment makers limit their ability to fix tractors, combines, and other equipment. Conducted by the U.S.

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Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
April 3 to 17 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: April 4 Ethan James Mata, 20 of Dallas, was arrested by the Texas Highway Patrol on a Denton County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2 over 1 gram-under 4 grams.
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