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Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

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Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for January, 3.3 percent more than in January 2023. Locally, Castro County received $24,099, up from the 2023 figure of $21.764.
WARMING STATION

WARMING STATION

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Sheriff's Office Notice

News Staff
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Castro County Sheriff"s Office will open it's lobby as a warming station starting Saturday January 13, 2024 at 6 p.m. until Tuesday January 16, 2024 7 a.m. due to the Arctic air invading our area. There will be coffee, hot chocolate and water available.
Swifts drop two games

Swifts drop two games

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Swifts drop two games

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Nazareth Swifts got off to slow start in the 2024 basketball season, falling to Farwell and Clarendon as the season continues. Swifts v Farwell The Nazareth Swifts fell to the Farwell Steers, 4339.
Bobcats lose to Chieftains

Bobcats lose to Chieftains

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Bobcats lose to Chieftains

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Dimmitt Bobcats fell to the Friona Chieftans in a well-fought battle, 51-44. The Chieftans took the lead in the first quarter, 20-9, with the Bobcats overtaking Friona in the second quarter and pushing out ahead to close the first half 28-26.

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Xcel regional grid ready for cold weather

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Xcel Energy issued a press release stating it is prepared for winter blasts in Texas and New Mexico. The company also reminded customers of ways to maintain a high level of comfort, save money and stay informed in the event of a power outage.
Attention spans

Attention spans

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Attention spans

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Do people today really have shorter attention spans? Well, it appears that because multiple messages bombard us daily, we mentally “delete” those we don’t currently need.
Power of Attorney: Before and After 2017

Power of Attorney: Before and After 2017

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Keep It Legal

Shelley Joyner, Attorney
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
In Texas, a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney is the legal document that you would use so that you, the “Principal”, can name someone, the “Agent”, to have the authority to handle your financial or business affairs if you’re unable to.
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