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Naz wins Lone Star Cup

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Nazareth once again has the honor of winning the UIL Lone Star Cup. The UIL Lone Star Cup is awarded annually to six high schools, one in each of the six UIL classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A), based on their team performance in district and state championships.

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Hospital ER parking under construction

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Plains Memorial Hospital Emergency Room parking lot and awning will be undergoing construction. The project will begin Sept. 1. During this time, the emergency entrance and parking lot will be closed off.
Dr. Rachel Harman-Rodriguez achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughouttheAustin area. Recognition is given to

Dr. Rachel Harman-Rodriguez achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughouttheAustin area. Recognition is given to

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Harman-Rodriguez wins Austin Award

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Dr. Rachal Harman-Rodriquez has been selected for the 2023 Austin Award in the Psychologist category by the Austin Award Program. Each year, the Austin Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.
Many activities kept Castro County residents hopping last weekend as they enjoyed Harvest Day activities and competition. Justice of the Peace Mary Ewing, square #21, was the winner of Cow Patty Bingo on Saturday at the annual Castro County Fair and Harvest Days.

Many activities kept Castro County residents hopping last weekend as they enjoyed Harvest Day activities and competition. Justice of the Peace Mary Ewing, square #21, was the winner of Cow Patty Bingo on Saturday at the annual Castro County Fair and Harvest Days.

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Harvest Days, Fair big success

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Castro County Fair and Harvest Days celebration has come and gone, but all would agree it was another big success. Events kicked off with a parade with great numerous floats and vehicles, city and county first responders, DHS band, horses and other participants.
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News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Recently, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a wildfire disaster declaration for about 75% of the state’s counties and NOAA also released an updated hurricane season outlook that includes a 70% chance of 14-21 named storms before the season ends in November.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
My husband and I were in Lubbock recently and stopped for a quick lunch at an establishment that purported to be a cafe. As we entered the premises, we picked up on several clues that the “cafe” was actually a dive bar. Committed to actually eating a meal, not drinking it, we stayed.

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Stop blowing hot air

Ken Barnes
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Shall words of wind have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer? Job 16:3 As Christians, we sometimes believe that God deals with us on a strictly causeand- effect basis. When we endeavor to help people with their struggles with this mentality, it will be just like blowing hot air.

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Far Better Prize

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Imagine that you’re a child and first year 4-H member. You have worked all year to care for a lamb; it hasn’t been easy. Your 4-H leader told you the rules and mom and dad have given you daily coaxing.
Wesley Crumpler of Lubbock is searching for a restored 1941 Oliver standard 70 that belonged to his family until 2010.

Wesley Crumpler of Lubbock is searching for a restored 1941 Oliver standard 70 that belonged to his family until 2010.

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Lubbock man in search of a tractor

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
A Lubbock man is searching for his Papa’s 1941 Oliver standard 70 tractor that he describes as a “priceless piece of [his] childhood.

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U.S. banks wrestle with losses on loans

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
America’s biggest banks are taking hits to their bottom line as soaring interest rates cause billions of dollars in loans to fall apart. The banks with the biggest commercial real estate losses were Goldman, with $16 billion, followed by Morgan Stanley, $13.7 billion, and Citizens, $12.4 billion.
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