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Abbott signs ‘Back the Blue’

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott today signed several pieces of legislation into law that will stop cities from defunding the police and enhance penalties for criminal activities that interfere with or harm law enforcement.
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SBA announces closure of PPP

News Staff
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman issued the following statement Tuesday on the closure of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to new loan guaranty applications.
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Grimsley in top six at TJHRA finals

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Junior high rodeo competitor Kolton Grimsley from Nazareth recently placed in the top six in Texas Junior High Finals team roping. The finals were held on May 23-30 in Gonzales, Texas with several hundred participants.

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TxDOT to begin sealcoat project

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
More than 372 miles of state roadways are scheduled for preventative maintenance work during the month of June, including USD 395 and FM 145 in Castro County. The roads are part of the Lubbock District’s 2021 sealcoat program.
Texas legislature passes eminent domain reform bill

Texas legislature passes eminent domain reform bill

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Texas legislature passes eminent domain reform bill

News Staff
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
The Texas legislature passed HB 2730 concerning eminent domain reform in what is touted a win for private property rights. Senators approved the new legislation, which protects and improves landowner rights in negotiations with entities using the power of eminent domain.
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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
As summer approaches and the promise of widespread COVID-19 vaccination becomes more hopeful, those with cabin fever may be planning exciting vacations abroad after spending the past year in their homes.
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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
"I don't need more time. I need a deadline" is a quote attributed to the late Duke Ellington. Sadly, the procrastinator in me can relate to that sentiment as we at Rhoads Memorial Library rush to have everything ready for our Summer Reading Program.

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T-Bone

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
I have a precious friend who got to go pick up her son from a hospital the other day. He had been driving along, doing the right thing when he was t-boned at an intersection because someone else did not pay attention.

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Decide and Do!

Tonja Taylor
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Believer Tim Hansel, the founder of Mt. Summit Expedition, which teaches people in teams to help people in wheelchairs literally climb mountains and more, stated in his book, Holy Sweat: "It is by walking that we create the Path.
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