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Gaye Reily

Thursday, December 14, 2023

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching, and it is time to pick out books, magazines, movies, or audio books before holiday closure here at Rhoads Memorial Library. We will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 22, and remain closed through Tuesday, Dec. 26, for the yuletide celebration.

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Suspect arrested in murder of 16-year-old

News Staff

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Texas law enforcement apprehended a suspect in the murder of 16-year-old Lizbeth Medina, who was found dead in her apartment on Dec. 5.

Simple security can deter porch thieves

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Simple security can deter porch thieves

News Staff

Thursday, December 14, 2023

With Christmas deliveries underway and an increase in online ordering it offers more opportunity for package thieves, commonly referred to as “porch pirates.”

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Navigating Christmas while managing diabetes

News Staff

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Christmas and New Year’s celebrations can be full of sweet temptations. From parties to family feasts, the season is a time of indulgence. For those living with diabetes, this time of year can be especially challenging.

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Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

News Staff

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in sales tax allocations for December, 2.5 percent more than in December 2022. Locally, Castro County received $21,587, just slightly above last year by 0.56%.

Ag policy goals set at annual TFB meeting

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Ag policy goals set at annual TFB meeting

News Staff

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Texas farmers and ranchers established policies to help guide the agricultural advocacy efforts of Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization at the 90th annual meeting business session on Dec. 3 in Frisco.

Sheriff’s Toy Drive Donations

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Sheriff’s Toy Drive Donations

News Staff

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Invenergy Services/Bethel Wind Farm and North Gin came through with very generous donations to the Castro County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive. Bethel administrative assistant Sheryl Lewallan made the presentation to Sheriff Sal Rivera.