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Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted for alleged abuse of office and corruption of the AG office. He was reinstated following the Senate impeachment trial.

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AG Paxton acquitted, reinstated

News Staff

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted by a majority vote of the Texas Senate on Saturday of all 16 articles of impeachment.

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HPWD lowers tax rate

News Staff

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (HPWD) Board of Directors conducted its regular monthly meeting on Sept.12. During the meeting, the board adopted the 2023 ad valorem tax rate of $0.0042 per $100 valuation. The 2023 adopted tax rate is 10.

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TEA delays release of A-F school ratings

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The Texas Education Agency said Tuesday it will delay the release of A-F school ratings for one month. The decision comes as several school districts filed a lawsuit against Education Commissioner Mike Morath over the changes to how A-F ratings are calculated.

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The first stop after getting a new cat is usually the pet store for food, toys, and furniture, with a litter box being a top priority.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Young Scientists’ takeand- make kits, immensely popular with Castro County youngsters, returned to us this week here at Rhoads Memorial Library, courtesy of Felice Acker, local agent with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service. September 2023’s kits’ featured theme is “Up in the Sky!

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Texas law enhances penalty for fentanyl

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

A new Texas law is enhancing penalties for fentanyl distribution. Under House Bill 6, if a death occurs from a fentanyl overdose, the distributor of the deadly drug can now be charged with murder.

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Red Cross concerned over blood supply shortage

News Staff

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The national blood supply has reached critically low levels according to the American Red Cross. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, and there is an emergency need for platelet donors and type O blood donors.

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A Hireling

Ken Barnes

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

They said to him, “Be silent, put your hand over your mouth and come with us, and be to us a father and a priest. Is it better for you to be a priest to the house of one man, or to be priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?

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Manasseh Knew

Pam Ford Davis

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

And then Manasseh knew… “So, Manasseh encouraged Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to do more evil than the nations whom the Lord destroyed before the sons of Israel. So the Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.

Nazareth FFA Livestock Team got off to a good start this season competing at Clarendon College. The Naz senior division team: Emily Durbin, 5th place; Jack Welps, 9th; Tanner Wethington, 10th; and Jet Ramaekers. The junior division placed fourth with Gabby Heck, 4th and Izzy Heck, 6th.

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Castro County 4-H Kids, Cloverbuds sign-up underway

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Castro County 4-H is signing up youth for the new 4-H Kids and Cloverbuds program. The kick-off meeting will be held on Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. Parents are invited to come by the extension office and see what will be offered in the new program.

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