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HPWD sets new tax rate

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) board of directors adopted the 2025 ad valorem tax rate at their Sept. 9 regular meeting.
Hancock distributes $1.2B in sales tax revenue

Hancock distributes $1.2B in sales tax revenue

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Hancock distributes $1.2B in sales tax revenue

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Hancock distributes $1.2B in monthly sales tax revenue Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced he will be sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 5.3 percent more than in September 2024.

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Paxton challenges decision on Ten Commandments

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Attorney General Ken Paxton has stepped up efforts to ensure that the Ten Commandments are displayed in Texas schools in accordance with state law.Following what Paxton calls a flawed ruling by a federal judge, the attorney general has appealed and filed a motion asking the U.S.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
TAWC Forage & Grazing Meeting. RSVP to Kristie Keys by calling 325-665-8790 or kristie. keys@ag.tamu.edu.Annual Hwy to Hell-O Terlingua and DVFD Golf Scramble. Chili Cookoff turn in 2 p.m. Salsa turn-in at noon; beans turn in 1 p.m. Cooking outside pool area at Dimmitt Country Club.
Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

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Pet Talk

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Dogs and cats rely on their eyesight for everyday adventures — from chasing toys to navigating their homes and greeting their favorite people. But when vision problems creep in, the signs can be subtle, and owners may not know how to help.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Thursday, September 11, 2025
A colorful assortment of items can be seen in the display case here at Rhoads Memorial Library, ranging from a tortilla press to sombreros to pottery.Gloria Hernandez and Priscilla Peralta of the Castro County Hispanic Heritage Association provided the items.
Priscilla Peralta and Gloria Hernandez, CCHHA, provided the September Display of the Month.

Priscilla Peralta and Gloria Hernandez, CCHHA, provided the September Display of the Month.

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Priscilla Peralta

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Priscilla Peralta and Gloria Hernandez, CCHHA, provided the September Display of the Month.

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O’Neill appointed CDC acting director

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services announced that Susan Monarez is no longer director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Jim O’Neill will be the acting director as of Aug. 29.Monarez was confirmed as director by the Senate on July 29.

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Come Out Forgiven

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Thursday, September 11, 2025
‘No hitting below the belt.’‘Shake hands and come out fighting.’My husband Norm stepped into the role of referee when our children were young. He frequently stopped sibling squabbles in the car by sending them to separate corners. It was a good way to keep the peace.

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Self-Forgiveness

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com
Thursday, September 11, 2025
For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. Ephesians 5:29 Megan couldn’t bear to look at herself in the mirror anymore. Every time she did it felt as though the person staring back at her was scowling with contempt.
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