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Texas Medical Association says ‘turn it off’

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Texas Medical Association says ‘turn it off’

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Electronic devises like cell phones and computers may be harming your health, according to Texas physicians. They have a suggestion: Turn it off.

Naz Christmas Pageant preparing for performance

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Naz Christmas Pageant preparing for performance

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The Nazareth Christmas Pageant is approaching at Holy Family Church on Dec. 19-20. Dress rehearsals are set for Dec. 5 and 12 when the actors and readers will rehearse without music and finally with the choir on the second rehearsal.

Traveling of Census — Crew Clark, left, and Jaselyn Gonzalez take on the attire of Joseph and Mary and pose with a prop donkey as they anticipate the upcoming “Walk Through Bethlehem” and a celebration of Las Posadas on Sunday, Dec. 5 at Saint Anthony School in Hereford.

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Unique Advent experience set for December 5

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Prepare for a meaningful Advent experience when you join Saint Anthony Catholic School and San Jose Church as they stage a “Walk Through Bethlehem” and an observance of Las Posadas Sunday, Dec. 5, in Hereford.

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Editor’s Message

Lynda Bryant Work

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

As someone who has closely tracked the reports on Covid-19 and its cousins as they surface, I watched as the country wrestled and battled (and still does) with one another over face masks, vaccines, lockdowns, and the destruction of businesses and jobs in the wake of the pandemic.

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Community Nov. 17-Dec. 16 DISD Coat Drive. New or gently used coats can be dropped off at West Texas Coffee, First Baptist Church or First United Bank. Sizes 4T to adult XL are needed. Monetary donations are accepted.

Vaccine mandates under fire

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Vaccine mandates under fire

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Vaccine mandates across the country continue to be challenged as states continue to file lawsuits against the Biden administration and OSHA. Most recently two lawsuits against the mandate were successful and stays upheld.

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Grand jury returns 11 indictments

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The grand jury met on Nov. 16 in the 242nd District Court with Judge Kregg Hukill presiding and returned 11 indictments. Ricardo “Rica” Guillen Velasquez, 54 of Dimmitt, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance PG 1 over four grams-under 200 grams, which is a 2nd degree felony.

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Pink Ladies to host Make-A-Wish Benefit

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The Pink Ladies will be hosting a Make-A-Wish-Benefit on Dec. 5 on behalf of the North Texas Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event will be held at Dimmitt Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chili, hot dogs, Frito pies and all the fixins’ will be served for $10 per person.

Lions Help Make History

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Lions Help Make History

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The Dimmitt Lions Club, represented by Kay Gfeller, donated $2,500 to The Castro County Historical Museum. Leta Denniss accepted the donation on behalf of the museum, saying the donation from the Lions was “greatly appreciated” with repairs and improvements continuing at the museum.

Samsung to produce micro chips in Texas

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Samsung to produce micro chips in Texas

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott announced at a press conference in Austin that Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. ("Samsung") will build a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor.

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