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Bodycam footage has been released of the incident between U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson from Amarillo and DPS troopers was released after Jackson allegedly refused to clear the area for emergency responders, while cursing and threatening law enforcement. Jackson was first elected in 2020 to represent Texas’ 13th Congressional District.

Bodycam footage has been released of the incident between U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson from Amarillo and DPS troopers was released after Jackson allegedly refused to clear the area for emergency responders, while cursing and threatening law enforcement. Jackson was first elected in 2020 to represent Texas’ 13th Congressional District.

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Hegar distributes $1.2B in sales tax allocations to counties, cities

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 2.8 percent more than in August 2022.

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Texas sues Planned Parenthood

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The state of Texas has targeted Planned Parenthood in a lawsuit to return millions of dollars in Medicaid reimbursements — and pay far more in fines.
College football shaping up for 2023

College football shaping up for 2023

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College football shaping up for 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
With all the shifting of college football teams over the last two years, there have been some big changes, with 14 of the 133 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of NCAA Division 1 schools officially changing conferences.
Zach Thomas

Zach Thomas

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Thomas named to Hall of Fame

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Former pro-football player Zach Thomas from Pampa was officially inducted in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame. Thomas played for Texas Tech and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins originally to play special teams but made his way into the linebacker position and played for that team from 1996 to 2007.

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Passengers deal with over booked flights

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Traveling by air has become more expensive and a greater challenge these days, from booking a flight and getting to the airport, checking in, boarding the plane, layovers and finally getting luggage on arrival.

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Editor’s Message

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
It is almost time for school to begin and it is time to get the sense of humor engaged for the challenges ahead. So, we are warming up the laughter generator with a few stories – the things a student’s teacher will never tell their parents.
Does money make people happy?

Does money make people happy?

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Does money make people happy?

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Do you think money makes people happy? Maybe not, but it gives them lots more ways to battle sadness. The other day I drove to a fancy neighborhood, and surveyed residents about the good and bad sides of money. I got great response before the security guard tossed me and my dog out.
The August Display of the Month at Rhoads Memorial Library features Castro County 4-H photos. Felice Acker, Castro County AgriLife Extension agent heads up the project and helper Karen Grado.

The August Display of the Month at Rhoads Memorial Library features Castro County 4-H photos. Felice Acker, Castro County AgriLife Extension agent heads up the project and helper Karen Grado.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
It is amazing how a few cents here, a few cents there, can add up to a significant amount.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
As the summer heat continues to simmer, the risk of painful sunburns continues to be a concern as well. This is true for humans but also for animals like pigs, whose skin not only closely resembles that of humans but is more sensitive to dermatological diseases.
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