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Dispute over THC erupts between Abbott, Patrick

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
In an eleventh-hour move, Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday vetoed a contentious state ban on THC products and shortly after called a special legislative session asking lawmakers to instead strictly regulate the substance.Abbott rejected SB 3 amid “immense political pressure,” to keep the hemp industry...
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
July 8Hart Elementary Pre-k & Kinder Round Up. 4-6 p.m. Enroll in Kindergarten and apply for Headstart. Meet the teachers. Snack, refreshment, activities. Contact Christa Chambers at 806-938-2141.July 12Nazareth German Festival. Naz Community Hall.July 152025 NVFD Safety Camp.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
“Can you pop a balloon with an orange?” That query was posed to youngsters attending the second session of Terrific Tuesdays here at Rhoads Memorial Library.
Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery is one of the most effective ways to restore a pet’s mobility after a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear.

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Big Church

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
A local church sanctuary is a place of worship, praise, prayer, music, confession and commitment. Is the sanctuary a suitable place for squirming toddlers?

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The Lord watches over fools

Robert Kiser
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
It amazes me at times to look back and see the Lord’s hand of protection. Yes, I can say the Lord watches over fools like me.Years back there was a lady that I started to date who had three children. I lived in a log cabin outside of Butte Falls Oregon.
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Joan Huffman

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Huffman joins race for Texas Attorney General

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
State Sen. Joan Huffman announced her bid for attorney general, making her the third high-profile entrant and second member of the upper chamber to declare for the open seat.“I will be elected attorney general because I am the bestqualifi ed, most experienced candidate who understands the...
Julius Carpio from Dimmitt has signed to play baseball for the Lamar University Cardinals in Beaumont. This past season as a WTAMU pitcher, Carpio earned NCBWA Regional Pitcher of the Week and Lone Star Conference Pitcher of the Week. Carpio, a business major, is the son of Noel Rodriguez and Ariana Carpio. (WTAMU photo)

Julius Carpio from Dimmitt has signed to play baseball for the Lamar University Cardinals in Beaumont. This past season as a WTAMU pitcher, Carpio earned NCBWA Regional Pitcher of the Week and Lone Star Conference Pitcher of the Week. Carpio, a business major, is the son of Noel Rodriguez and Ariana Carpio. (WTAMU photo)

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Carpio commits to Lamar University

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
WTAMU pitcher Julius Carpio, from Dimmitt, announced he has signed to play baseball for Lamar University in Beaumont.Carpio, AKA Juice to his teammates, who has spent the two seasons with the WTAMU Buffs, will be starting the next season with the LU Cardinals to wow baseball fans in the Southland...
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