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Observing the Details

Dudley Anderson
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. Psalm 130:6 Watching a nature documentary on television, I was fascinated by the skill of the Kalahari Bushmen as they tracked a rhinoceros through the Namibian scrub.
Wild west show set June 2-3

Wild west show set June 2-3

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Wild west show set June 2-3

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Olen Schulte Memorial Team Roping and Wild West Show is on the calendar for June 2-3. Books for the Wild West Show events open on Monday, May 1.
Castro County 4-H Jaycee Cantrell competed in the District 2 Fashion Show in the Junior Fashion under $25. She bought her outfi t at thrift stores for less than $25. She presented on comparison buying techniques, fiber content and care of garment, and more, and won 1st place in the category.

Castro County 4-H Jaycee Cantrell competed in the District 2 Fashion Show in the Junior Fashion under $25. She bought her outfi t at thrift stores for less than $25. She presented on comparison buying techniques, fiber content and care of garment, and more, and won 1st place in the category.

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Texas sales tax holiday for emergency supplies April 22-24

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24.
Ag producers seek Right to Repair legislation

Ag producers seek Right to Repair legislation

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Ag producers seek Right to Repair legislation

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
A recent survey shows that farmers are losing an average of $3,348 per year to repair downtime and restrictions because farm equipment makers limit their ability to fix tractors, combines, and other equipment. Conducted by the U.S.

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Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
April 3 to 17 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: April 4 Ethan James Mata, 20 of Dallas, was arrested by the Texas Highway Patrol on a Denton County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2 over 1 gram-under 4 grams.
Nazareth FFA Homesite team competed at the Area contest held at Tarlton State University in Stephenville last Wednesday and were the #2 team and headed for state competition. Max Snead was high point overall. Also competing were Caysen High, Harrison Meador, Maddie Leochner and Payton Durbin.

Nazareth FFA Homesite team competed at the Area contest held at Tarlton State University in Stephenville last Wednesday and were the #2 team and headed for state competition. Max Snead was high point overall. Also competing were Caysen High, Harrison Meador, Maddie Leochner and Payton Durbin.

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Nazareth FFA Update

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
After a tough week of Area competitions at WTAMU, Texas Tech and Tarlton, Nazareth FFA has advanced six ag teams and 20 students to compete at state. WTAMU The Nazareth FFA Vet Science team advanced and are state bound.
Deadly dairy fire ruled accident

Deadly dairy fire ruled accident

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Deadly dairy fire ruled accident

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera said his office received a report on Monday from the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office following their investigation of the fire at South Fork Dairy that destroyed cattle, property and sent one person in critical condition to the hospital.

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SBA offering free business training

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the opening of the 2023 application for a redesigned c-suite level training program for small business leaders, formerly known as Emerging Leaders. The training course is free, and applications are accepted through April 30. “T.H.R.I.V.E.

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Hegar distributes $977M in sale tax revenue

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $977.2 million in local sales tax allocations for April, 12.8 percent more than in April 2022.

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Texas Legislature eyes four groundwater bills

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Texas Legislature is considering several bills concerning the groundwater supply in the state. Sen. Senator Charles Perry of Lubbock filed SB2440 relating to requiring certain plats for the subdivision of land to include proof of groundwater supply.
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