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Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

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Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

News Staff

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail March 1 to 14 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: March 2 Jorge Saldana, 42 of Floydada, was booked into the jail for out of county inmate housing for Floyd County. Ildefonso Ramirez Jr.

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Community March 19 Castro County Democratic Convention. City Hall. 10:30 a.m. Contact Joyce Thomas for Castro County Democratic Convention. City Hall. 10:30 a.m. Contact Joyce Thomas for more information April 1-2 Ogallala Quilt Festival. Check for information and deadlines at ogallalaquilters.

The DHS One Act Play theater cast and crew of “Her Senior Year” won an Advancing Play Award and will now proceed to the next level of UIL OAP competition. DHS actress Delia Vargas was named Best Actress and Will VanZee received Honorable Mention. Maria Bernal earned the All-Star Tech Crew award.

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DHS OAP wins Advancing Play

News Staff

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The Dimmitt High School One Act Play (OAP) cast, directors and stage/tech crew are off to a great start after winning “Advancing Play” at the District level and will move on to the next UIL level of competition in El Paso with their performance of “Her Senior Year.

Hegar distributes $913M

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Hegar distributes $913M in tax revenue

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $913.3 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 19.8 percent more than in March 2021.

Suelzer to head Texas

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Suelzer to head Texas Military Department

News Staff

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Gov. Greg Abbott has replaced Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris as leader of the Texas Military Department following heavy criticism of her handling of the border mission that led to deplorable living conditions for troops. In a news release, Abbott said Norris’ term expired in February and Maj. Gen.

Congress passes postal reform legislation

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Congress passes postal reform legislation

News Staff

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, HR 3076, cleared the U.S. Senate, sending legislation to President Joe Biden that would give the U.S. Postal Service relief from a 16-yearold requirement to prefund decades into the future.

State gains jobs, unemployment

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State gains jobs, unemployment rate loses ground in January

News Staff

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

In January, Texas added 29,000 total nonagricultural jobs, making gains in 20 of the last 21 months, though the unemployment rate increased slightly from the December figure of 4.2% to a January figure of 4.8%.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

While getting a manicure or pedicure is often seen as a luxury for people, proper nail care is a necessity for dogs and cats. Regular nail maintenance in companion animals is important for a multitude of reasons, including your pet’s overall health.

Rhoads Memorial Library March Display of the Month is provided by Sherry Adkins of Lubbock. She is a member of the Ogallala Quilters Society as the Ogallala Quilt Festival approaches on April 1-2.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, Display of the Month for March has been provided by Sherry Adkins of Lubbock.

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Learning to read

Rix Quinn

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Do you remember the books you read in first grade? I sure do. And I fondly recall spelling tests, recess, flavored milk, and a girl name Lynne. I still drink flavored milk, but my wife tells me a recess with Lynne today is unacceptable.

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