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The Final Chapter

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The stories of our lives develop slowly; first, an introduction and then following chapters. What will people read in my menu page; yours? The opening chapter might hook the reader. We’d all hope it was that one book that avid readers couldn’t put down. They’d continue on and through to the end.

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Kroger, Albertsons to sell 579 stores

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

In an effort to satisfy federal regulators, supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons announced they will sell more of their stores in an effort to move forward with a proposed merger that was announced in October 2022.

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Fatalistic or faithrealistic?

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

For we walk by faith, not by sight.2 Corinthians 5:7 What are the chances of you winning the lottery? According to the UK National Lottery website, the odds of matching all six numbers to win the jackpot are 1 in 45,057,474. That’s pretty slim, I’d say.

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Baby shower honors Boyers

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Taylor Bradley Boyer was honored with a lovely baby show on Saturday, April 20, in the home of Stacy Boozer. Taylor and her husband, Bryant, are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a baby girl in June.

Castro County 4-H elementary team advanced to the Texas Tech GEAR robotics contest in Lubbock. There were 24 teams that advanced out of 152 elementary teams for the season. and the Castro team finished eighth.The team includes Bensen Birkenfeld, 3rd grader from Nazareth, Mason Mireles, 3rd grader from Hart, Griffin Neinast, 5th grader from Dimmitt, and Sawyer Gibson, 4th grader from Nazareth, who was unable to make the match. The team was coached by Nazareth sophomore Spencer Acker.

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Castro County 4-H elementary team

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The Nazareth FFA Homesite team competed in the Hamilton State Qualifiers Invitational Contest at the 4P Ranch. Nazareth placed sixth overall out of 31 teams. Team members include Harrison Meador, Caysen High, Max Snead and Oliver Meador.

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The Nazareth FFA Homesite team

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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TDCJ faces lawsuit on prison rights

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Prison rights advocates have filed a complaint against Texas Department of Criminal Justice, saying that the lack of air conditioning in most Texas prisons amounts to cruel and unusual punishment.

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Playa Field Day set for May 16

Jim Steiert

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Playa conservation and cotton production aren’t usually associated, but an Ogallala Commons Playa Field Day May 16 will include an overview of steps toward regenerative cotton production to increase water stewardship and playa conservation across the South Plains, as well as words on playa...

Castro County 4-H District 2 Horse Judging Contest. The Intermediate team placed second. Individual placings were Braeli Fuller, 3rd place overall, 5th in reasons; Steeley Moore, 4th overall, 2nd in reasons; Adalyn Braddock, 6th overall, 9th in reasons; and Sawyer Lunsford, 8th overall, 8th in reasons.

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Castro 4-H Judging Teams

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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CCH acquires Dimmitt Pharmacy

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Castro County Hospital District announced the purchase of Dimmitt Pharmacy effective April 15,according to CEO, Elisha Rosier. Rosier noted this has been a thorough and thoughtful process which started in September 2023 when CCH approached owners Jon and Niki Riddle.

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