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County Fair, Harvest Days set for Aug. 25-26

The Castro County Fair and Harvest Days Celebration is coming up fast and is scheduled for Aug. 25-26. The theme this year is “Paradise on the Plains.” Entries and exhibits should be brought to the Dimmitt City Hall on Friday between noon and 6 p.m.

Sales tax holiday set for Aug. 11 – 13

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13.

Hagar reports $3.9B in sales tax revenue

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reported that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.99 billion in July, 2.7 percent more than in July 2022. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.

Naz fundraiser set for July 28

Nazareth will be holding a Community Ballpark Fundraiser on July 28 starting at 6 p.m. The committee is collecting donations for a new building with a goal of $10,000. The building will contain bathrooms, dressing rooms, storage space and a concession stand.
My return to fashion

My return to fashion

My return to fashion

All my life, I’ve found it hard to resist a good bargain. So, the pandemic a couple years ago briefly curtailed my excellent purchasing decisions. I was always out in the stores, shopping for the latest in exercise equipment, self-help videos, or ideas to impress my supervisors.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pets come with some powerful health benefits. Here’s how caring for a dog, cat, or other animal can help relieve depression and anxiety, lower stress, and improve your heart health. Most pet owners are clear about the immediate joys that come with sharing their lives with companion animals.

Library Lines ...

Every year there is a book that catches fire, figuratively, with the reading public and becomes a “must read.” In recent years, such novels have been “Lessons in Chemistry,” “Where the Crawdads Sing”, and “Someone Else’s Shoes”, to name a few.

Now Swim

In his heart, a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9 I walked into the radio station seeking a part-time job. It was back in 1994 shortly after I completed my 3-year Bible course. I was prepared to do anything just to bring in an income.