Castro County News
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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington of Lubbock led his fellow Texas Republican colleagues in a press conference emphasizing Texas’ right to protect its border in a press conference this week.
Arrington defends border policy
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U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington of Lubbock led his fellow Texas Republican colleagues in a press conference emphasizing Texas’ right to protect its border from invasion and vowed to halt federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
County Fair, Harvest Days set for Aug. 25-26
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The Castro County Fair and Harvest Days Celebration is coming up fast and is scheduled for Aug. 25-26. The theme this year is “Paradise on the Plains.”
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Sales tax holiday set for Aug. 11 – 13
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
EV owners to pay new registration fee
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Owners of electric vehicles (EV) in Texas will soon pay an additional fee when registering their vehicles.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Arrington protests listing Lesser Prairie-Chicken as endangered
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Last Thursday, Texas U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, took to the floor to voice his strong opposition to Democrats’ efforts to list Lesser Prairie-Chicken on the Endangered Species List.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Hagar reports $3.9B in sales tax revenue
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reported that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.99 billion in July, 2.7 percent more than in July 2022.
The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Naz fundraiser set for July 28
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Nazareth will be holding a Community Ballpark Fundraiser on July 28 starting at 6 p.m.
The committee is collecting donations for a new building with a goal of $10,000. The building will contain bathrooms, dressing rooms, storage space and a concession stand.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
WTAMU receives $6M for CAFAP ag program
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West Texas A&M University is cementing itself as the primary resource for ensuring the resiliency of the global food supply chain, thanks to recently announced state funding.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The final Terrific Tuesday was held at Rhoads Memorial Library with a “visit” to Egypt. Spencer Acker read a book to attendees, built pyramids out of cups, enjoyed dole whip cups for snacks. Terrific Tuesday was led by Felice Acker, Castro County Extension Agent and brought activities to local youth throughout the summer with the assistance of teen helpers.
Texas schools challenged by sexual predators
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As reports, arrests and convictions continue, many Texas parents have grown concerned about the public education system sexualizing children and exposing students to sex-related topics and explicit material, and just as disturbing is the string of school employees charged with sex crimes and...
Wednesday, July 26, 2023