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Abbott announces new state hospital projects

News Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott announced seven new state hospital projects to better serve people in need of inpatient psychiatric services.The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) projects are funded by $1.

Castro County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Joe Balderrama shown with Sheriff Sal Rivera, retired from duty on June 13 after 32 years in law enforcement, including over 13 years in Castro County.

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Balderrama retires from Sheriff’s Office

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Castro County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Joe Balderrama has retired from duty after 32 years in law enforcement, including over 13 years in Castro County. His official date of retirement was June 13.

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Driver charged after fatal crash

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

A teenage driver has been arrested and charged after a fatal crash that occurred on June 7, leaving two Dimmitt men dead and one severely injured.Dawson Pemberton, 19, was charged last Wednesday with two counts of manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault with deadly weapon.

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FSA accepting local county committee nominations

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The 2024 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee election is officially underway, and nominations are being accepted for the Castro County local committee.Annual elections are held in Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for FSA committees withing a single county or multi-county jurisdiction.

State scores record high jobs

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State scores record high jobs

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had the lowest unemployment rate among Texas MSAs with a not seasonally adjusted rate of 2.4 percent in May, followed by the Amarillo MSA at 2.8 percent, and College Station-Bryan MSA at 3.0 percent.

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Swimming or playing in the water is a great form of exercise and entertainment for your dog. And if you live near a body of water such as a pond, lake, river, or ocean (or are visiting one), the water can provide hours of fun for both of you.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

“The Cool Bean” was the book that mesmerized youngsters attending Terrific Tuesday last week here at Rhoads Memorial Library.FeliceAcker, local agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, read the story to them as the first Terrific Tuesday of the year was held in our meeting room.

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The Big Picture

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:8 The six teenagers were lying flat on their backs on the grass gazing up at the Milky Way against a night black canvas.

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Tested and True

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Remember when a man’s word was his bond?Trust God; we can always take Him at His word.No sure about His will for you? Maybe you’re seeking a sign?“A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas.

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CCH encourages summer wellness exams

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Castro County Healthcare and Medical Center of Dimmitt are advocating for all community members to schedule their annual wellness exams this summer.These check-ups are a cornerstone of preventive healthcare, crucial for identifying potential health issues early and maintaining overall well-being.

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