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Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Aug. 15 Bethel Chicken Fry. Gregg Sides home at 1905 FM 1524 at 7 p.m. Bring cut-up, thawed chicken to Side’s house or IPPI by 4 p.m. Bring a side dish or desert and chairs. For more infomation, call Colton at 806-240-5838.Aug. 23-24 Castro County Harvest Days.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Too many pet owners ignore their pets leaving them to roam, tossing them in the backyard or starving and abusing them.As human beings, we have a responsibility to treat all creatures with kindness and respect. This includes not only our fellow humans but also the animals that share our planet.

Area youngsters’ photography efforts are on display for the month of August 2024 at Rhoads Memorial Library, including Castro County 4-H Spencer Acker, son of Felice and Dwight Acker of Nazareth. Display for the month of August 2024, here at Rhoads Memorial Library contains photos taken by some members of Castro County 4-H. The photos capture the image of items found throughout the county, with subjects ranging from people to inanimate objects to flora and fauna.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The celebration of all things Castro County continues as Castro County Harvest Days is set for Friday and Saturday, Aug 23-24, 2024, here in Dimmitt. Fair books that provide rules and entry details are available from our circulation desk and from various places in town.

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Public meetings being held for tax rate proposals

News Staff

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

It is that time of year when cities, counties, school boards determine upcoming tax rates for property taxes. Locally, public meetings are being announced as tax increase proposals arise and local government budgets are being finalized.Texas as a state does not have a property tax.

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Rehearsing the goodness of God

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the Lord. Judges 5:11 (KJV) Often, we become so engrossed in the catastrophes of life that we forget the good things God has done.

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Trusted, True and Timeless Foundation

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

There’s little truth in the printed ‘In God We Trust’ on American currency. Many in the populace don’t even believe in God; while others disregard His authority and protection.“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

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Hereford Jubilee is salute to agriculture

Jim Steiert

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The Deaf Smith Historical Society’s big Hereford Jubilee is set for Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Activities kick off with a parade down the traditional route from Hereford High School to East Park Avenue and Main Street, followed by food, games, and activities in Dameron Park.

The first day of school saw students greeted by the new superintendent, Juan Dominguez, and other members of the HISD administrative staff – as well as some other bright creatures to spice up the first day.

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