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Great time to schedule annual wellness exam

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

With the holiday season in full-swing and folks gathering for meals and social activities, scheduling annual wellness exams for the entire family is an important step to help families stay healthy this winter.

West Texas Coffee hosted fun for the area children with Santa Claus as a part of the Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights last Thursday.

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More Parade of Lights Fun

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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Veterans Cemetery accepting pre-registration

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

After the Texas Veterans Land Board and the City of Lubbock broke ground on Nov. 17 for the new West Texas State Veterans Cemetery, preregistration is now open. The cemetery is expected to open in 2025 with more than 20,000 plots are open for veterans and their families.

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Hegar transfers $8.5B to Rainy Day Fund

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he has completed the transfer of about $3.06 billion into the State Highway Fund (SHF) and $5.46 billion to the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF); commonly known as the “Rainy Day Fund”).

Chamber Parade of Lights Fun

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Chamber Parade of Lights Fun

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce kicked off the holiday season with its annual Parade of Lights last Thursday evening. Castro County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Santa Sam Cavazos apprehended the Grinch as he tried to spoil the parade. The Grinch was eventually delivered to the County Jail without incident.

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State sales tax revenue $4.1B

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced state sales tax revenue totaled $4.1 billion in November, 3.7 percent more than in November 2022. The majority of November sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency in November.

Congressman Jodey Arrington

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Arrington to run for re-election

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington announced he will seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives for the 19th Congressional District of Texas in 2024.

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Nov. 24 – Dec. 22 Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive. Donations may be dropped at the Castro County Sheriff’s Office or give to any Sheriff’s Deputy. Toys or monetary donations accepted. Forms may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office or call 806-647-3311. Benefits youth in Castro County. Nov.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Cats and dogs might seem like great gift ideas because they are so cute, but unlike other holiday gifts, pets come with a serious commitment. They aren’t toys – they are living creatures with needs. Pets require a lot of responsibility.

Library Lines ...

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Occasionally people visit us here at Rhoads Memorial Library and ask if we have seen a specific photo online. Some defy description and may be an artificial intelligence-generated image.

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