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USDA announces policy changes to FSA programs

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
USDA announced that policy changes would be coming to its Farm Service Agency loan programs, effective Sept. 25.The changes are a part of the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule.

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Hegar distributes $1.2B in sales tax allocations

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 0.3 percent less than in August 2023.
Hart ISD recognized four staff members for their years of service to the school and students: Kristen Fagan and Daisy Hernandez, 5 years; Lupe Lujan, 10 years; and Norma Reyna, 35 years.

Hart ISD recognized four staff members for their years of service to the school and students: Kristen Fagan and Daisy Hernandez, 5 years; Lupe Lujan, 10 years; and Norma Reyna, 35 years.

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Hart ISD staff recognized

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

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Harvest Days, Fair approaching

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Castro County Fair and Harvest Days is just around the corner, scheduled for Aug. 23-24, with exhibits and activities to entertain everyone at the Courthouse Square, Dimmitt City Hall and West Texas Coffee.
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Abbott orders HHSC to report healthcare costs for illegal immigrants

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott last Thursday issued an Executive Order directing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to collect information on illegal immigrants who use Texas public hospitals for inpatient and emergency care and to report incurred healthcare costs.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Hopefully you are surviving the triple-digit heat that has engulfed us as August 2024 continues. Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we are offering books for your reading pleasure, offering you a chance to remain indoors in air-conditioned luxury.
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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Equine companionship is built upon a foundation of trust and care. Yet, maintaining a horse’s trust can be challenging, especially when a past event has left the animal with behaviors mirroring what’s diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in humans.Dr.

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Don’t Dawdle

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
‘What’s taking you so long? Don’t dawdle.’In days gone by, parents reprimanded their youngsters for dawdling; (wasting their time when they should have been doing what they’d been told). They knew it was time to leave for school or church and they still weren’t ready.

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Texas short on mental health providers entering field

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Texas has a shortage of mental health providers entering the field largely due to the lack of supervisors. Texas therapists must complete internships to start their careers, but there’s not enough providers to mentor all of the students.
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