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Texas DPS creates Homeland Security Division

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the creation of the new Homeland Security Division following the passage of Senate Bill 36 by the 89th Texas Legislature.
The Texas DPS announce the creation of the new Homeland Security Division. Leading the divisions are (left to right) assistant chief Mike George, Homeland Security Operations; assistant chief Amy Hauc, Intelligence and Counterterrorism; chief of operations Gerald Brown; and DPS Col. Freeman F. Martin. (photo courtesy of Texas DPS)

The Texas DPS announce the creation of the new Homeland Security Division. Leading the divisions are (left to right) assistant chief Mike George, Homeland Security Operations; assistant chief Amy Hauc, Intelligence and Counterterrorism; chief of operations Gerald Brown; and DPS Col. Freeman F. Martin. (photo courtesy of Texas DPS)

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The Texas DPS

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Sept. 20Annual Hwy to Hell-O Terlingua and DVFD Golf Scramble. Chili Cookoff turn in 2 p.m. Salsa turn in at noon; bean turn in 1 p.m. Cooking outside pool area at Dimmitt Country Club. Raffle for $1,000 Visa gift card. Silent Auction. All proceeds go to Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department.

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Lubbock County to process Tesla titles

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Lubbock County is set to become the West Texas new vehicle title state processing center for Tesla.The decision will bring almost $10 million to the county.Currently Tesla has a backlog of approximately 5,000 transactions, according to Ronnie Keister, Lubbock County tax assessor collector.
Nazareth’s Kennedy Wil-helmon

Nazareth’s Kennedy Wil-helmon

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Nazareth’s Kennedy Wil-helmon

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Nazareth’s Kennedy Wilhelmon July 25 joined 58 students from Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico competed in the Texas Cattle Feeders Association Junior Fed Beef Challenge.Wilhelm, an 8th-grade student, earned third place in the Junior Division with her presentation on Prime Pursuits.
Jaden Pigg,

Jaden Pigg,

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Jaden Pigg,

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Jaden Pigg, 2021 graduate of Nazareth High School, earned her bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise in December and is now working towards her master’s degree at West Texas A&M University. She has joined the teaching staff at Wildorado Independent School District.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
When a disaster is on the horizon, timely evacuation can become much more challenging for owners whose horses and livestock can’t simply squeeze into the backseat.
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