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Dimmitt FCCLA Emily Aguirre, and Drew Garcia placed first with their Repurpose and Redesign Level 3 project at the Region 1 Leadership Conference in Lubbock on March 6-8.

Dimmitt FCCLA Emily Aguirre, and Drew Garcia placed first with their Repurpose and Redesign Level 3 project at the Region 1 Leadership Conference in Lubbock on March 6-8.

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Naz FFA student awarded at Houston Show

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Sheriff Sal Rivera presented commendations to Sheriff’s Office Deputies Jacob Lule and Caylen Vasquez during Commissioners Court this past Monday for their actions while responding to a car accident and going to great lengths to assist a victim before EMS arrived.

Sheriff Sal Rivera presented commendations to Sheriff’s Office Deputies Jacob Lule and Caylen Vasquez during Commissioners Court this past Monday for their actions while responding to a car accident and going to great lengths to assist a victim before EMS arrived.

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Commissioners hear monthly reports

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Castro County Commissioners Court convened on March 10 to discuss and approve several agenda items, as well as hear reports from county officials.Commissioners approved Dr. Kimberly Smith to serve as Castro County Medical Authority from April 1, 2025 to April 1 2027.

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Illegal immigrant detention facilities expanding

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Trump administration has brought back the practice of detaining families with children as a part of an effort to crack down on illegal immigration, expanding facilities in New Jersey, Ohio, Nevada, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas through contracts with ICE and the Department of Homeland...

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Texas SB 1652 filed to ban puppy mill sales

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Texas Senate Bill 1652, called the Ethical Pet Sales Bill, has been filed by Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo).The bill is aimed at protecting puppies and kittens and would the retail sale of such pets.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Flies might be seen as simply a pesky inconvenience, but for cattle, they’re much more of a concern. Because these tiny insects can cause stress, reduce feed intake, and spread diseases, when left unmanaged, they can significantly impact cattle health, comfort, and productivity.Dr.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The first reading program for adults here at Rhoads Memorial Library ended last week. The Winter Reading Challenge drew 47% more participants than the arbitrary minimum of 15 we had hoped for (ooh, a math problem to engage your mind so you can figure out the total number of participants!

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Not Afraid of the Dark

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Ain’t love grand?Your heart throb comes into view and lights up the room. To others he or she may go unnoticed but you see a spotlight falling upon your beloved.“‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind (Matthew 22:37 b NASB).
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