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Paxton launches illegal voting tipline

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal advisory on election integrity and launched an email tipline where the public may report suspected violations of Texas election law.In preparation for the 2024 elections, Paxton issued guidance clarifying and emphasizing several key aspects of state...
After a 10-month wait, the Castro County Sheriff’s Office acquired two new 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol units purchased with the SB 22 Rural Sheriffs Grant Funding. Sheriff Sal Rivera said they traveled To Argyle, Texas to pick them up on Aug. 29. Rivera said the vehicles were purchased from Defender Supply, which specializes in law enforcement patrol vehicles, in October 2023. The only cost incurred to the citizens of Castro County were traveling expenses to pick the new vehicles up.

After a 10-month wait, the Castro County Sheriff’s Office acquired two new 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol units purchased with the SB 22 Rural Sheriffs Grant Funding. Sheriff Sal Rivera said they traveled To Argyle, Texas to pick them up on Aug. 29. Rivera said the vehicles were purchased from Defender Supply, which specializes in law enforcement patrol vehicles, in October 2023. The only cost incurred to the citizens of Castro County were traveling expenses to pick the new vehicles up.

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CCSO Newest Patrol Cars

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The DHS Class of 2025 was treated to donuts and orange juice at Senior Sunrise last Thursday.

The DHS Class of 2025 was treated to donuts and orange juice at Senior Sunrise last Thursday.

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HARVEST DAY PARADE

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Quinn Minute - Nursery Rhyme re-visit

Quinn Minute - Nursery Rhyme re-visit

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Quinn Minute - Nursery Rhyme re-visit

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
As I get older, I try to learn something every day. That’s not always possible, because some days I just watch reruns.I’m not alone in this mission. My friend Lucas spent months trying to read deeper meanings into old nursery rhymes.For instance, “IncyWincy Spider climbed up the water spout.

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Study on technoference shows damage to children

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
A new study from UC Santa Barbara suggests parents’ phone use in front of their child could have a harmful effect on the child’s emotional intelligence.Professor Robin Nabi, Professor of Communication at UC Santa Barbara, says she wanted an answer to the question, “how does mediause influence...

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Lubbock Aquifer Field Day targets water future

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Frank discussion of a rapidly diminishing water future for the Panhandle and South Plains will highlight a Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons on Tuesday, Sept. 17.The program will begin at 9 a.m. at the Plains Cotton Growers Room at the Fibermax Center for Discovery in...
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
While Spider-Man may have developed superhuman abilities from a spider bite, our pets are not likely to start slinging webs or crawling up the walls if bitten by an arachnid.Spiders tend to be active in late summer and early fall, leading to more unwanted encounters for our curious pets.Dr. Lance...

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we are pleased to announce that Young Scientists’ take-and-make kits will return next month.

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Let Us Stay ‘Right’ - Righteous

Tesse Wilson Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
So he said to me, “This isIt is alarming that a lot of folks have left godly virtues and traditional moral values for vice.Sadly, quite a few misguided Christians have left sound doctrine for the doctrine of devils.Unfortunately, there are those who cherry pick Scripture and twist the meaning of...

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Tell it, Show it

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Her world revolves around him.She’s smitten; the girl is in love.Her attraction is evident to all of her friends and family. She can think of nothing else but pleasing her new beau. Every conversation involves the singing of his praises.
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