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Paxton refusing to testify in trial

Paxton refusing to testify in trial

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Paxton refusing to testify in trial

Ken Paxton
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
According to the lead attorney for suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, his client will not be testifying in the upcoming impeachment trial.
West Texas wines gaining notoriety

West Texas wines gaining notoriety

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West Texas wines gaining notoriety

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Over the past decade, the South Plains region has become known as “Red Wine Country.” Texas is on the wine map, not just across the country but around the world, and the industry is only growing with approximately 3,000 acres in grapes in cultivation in the Panhandle and High Plains region.
Castro County 4-Hers had a wet but fun time at the District 2 Fishing Extravaganza held at Buddy Holly Park in Lubbock. While the young anglers didn’t catch any fish in the rainy weather, it was a great opportunity to join together with other 4-H members for a memorable time.

Castro County 4-Hers had a wet but fun time at the District 2 Fishing Extravaganza held at Buddy Holly Park in Lubbock. While the young anglers didn’t catch any fish in the rainy weather, it was a great opportunity to join together with other 4-H members for a memorable time.

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Castro County 4-Hers

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023

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Texas Senate passes tax relief bill

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Two tax relief bills were passed by the Texas Senate last Wednesday, both authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt of Houston. Following the passage of Senate Bill 1 and Senate Joint Resolution 1, Property Tax Relief, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a statement.
Texas unemployment rate at 4.1% in May

Texas unemployment rate at 4.1% in May

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Texas unemployment rate at 4.1% in May

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
For the first time in history, the Texas seasonally adjusted civilian labor force crossed the 15-million threshold by adding 49,000 people over the month to reach 15,009,300 in May. Though the unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.

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SCOTUS deals blow to affirmative action

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Affirmative action took a hit when the U.S. Supreme Court severely limited, if not effectively ended, the use of affirmative action in college admissions last Thursday, deeming it discriminatory.
Castro County EMS Countdown

Castro County EMS Countdown

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Castro County EMS Countdown

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
There were cheers at Plains Memorial Hospital emergency room, as the staff and Castro County EMS crews and Director Paul Garza did a countdown to activation on June 30 at 6 p.m. bringing the county EMS officially online.
Student loan forgiveness plan struck down as unconstitutional

Student loan forgiveness plan struck down as unconstitutional

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Student loan forgiveness plan struck down as unconstitutional

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The Biden Administration’s efforts to forgive billions of dollars in student loans failed when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the COVID-era HEROES Act did not give the White House authority to unilaterally forgive federally subsidized student loans.

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Chamber golf tourney set Aug. 12

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce is already gearing up their annual golf tournament, set for Aug. 12 at Dimmitt Recreation and Country Club. The event will feature a four-person scramble at $400 per team and includes a meal, drink tickets, two mulligans per golfer and one raffle ticket per golfer.
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