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Hegar distributes $1.1B

Hegar distributes $1.1B

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Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax revenue

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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 September, 3.4 percent more than in September 2022.

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County approves Hunger Action Month

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Castro County Commissioners Court at the Monday meeting approved September to be designated in a 2023 Hunger Action Month Proclamation. The proclamation was signed by County Judge Mandy Gfeller.
Nazareth ISD celebrated homecoming this past weekend. (top photo) Nazareth Homecoming Queen Riley Ramaekers and escort Owen Dyer. (bottom photo) Nazareth Homecoming Queen’s Court: Freshman Bridget Osterkamp, Junior Gracie Raef, Senior Riley Ramaekers, Senior Harley Gerber, Senior Summer Myrick and Sophomore Jentri Birkenfeld.

Nazareth ISD celebrated homecoming this past weekend. (top photo) Nazareth Homecoming Queen Riley Ramaekers and escort Owen Dyer. (bottom photo) Nazareth Homecoming Queen’s Court: Freshman Bridget Osterkamp, Junior Gracie Raef, Senior Riley Ramaekers, Senior Harley Gerber, Senior Summer Myrick and Sophomore Jentri Birkenfeld.

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Naz Homecoming Royalty

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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Chili cookoff set for Sept. 30

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
It is time to get out the recipes and be prepared to compete. The 11th Annual Highway to Hell*O*Terlingua chili cookoff is scheduled for Sept. 30 and will be held at Dimmitt Recreation and Country Club.
The Bobcats quarterback hands the ball off as Olton defense presses down. (Dimmitt Sports Media)

The Bobcats quarterback hands the ball off as Olton defense presses down. (Dimmitt Sports Media)

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Bobcats fall to Mustangs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats lost a game to the Olton Mustangs last Friday, 0-43. Olton took a 7-point lead in the first quarter, extending their lead to 27, while holding the Bobcats to a zero gain in the first half.

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Recertification necessary for SNAP benefits

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Texas’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is preparing to conclude its September payments which is slated for Sept. 15 The receipt date varies depending on the individual’s eligibility determination group number.

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Teen substance abuse on the rise

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
According to a study the average start age has decreased from 13.2 years to 12.7 in a year across the state. Teens are able to obtain substances from a variety of sources, including friends and parents and stores that disregard restrictions.

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Texas leads the nation in book ban attempts

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The American Library Association reported that Texas saw the most book ban attempts of any other state in 2022 with 93 attempts to restrict access to 2,349 titles. The number doubles the total in the second-highest state, Pennsylvania.
Nursery Rhyme re-visit

Nursery Rhyme re-visit

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Nursery Rhyme re-visit

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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, “Incy Wincy Spider climbed up the waterspout.
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