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Electoral College, not voters, elect presidents

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Though voters all over the country are flocking to polling sites with the 2024 presidential election around the corner, many voters do not realize the winner won’t be decided by the popular vote, but by that of the 538 people who make up the Electoral College.People are voting for a party’s...
RES Pumpkin Contest Kindergarten Winner, Joey Villarreal.

RES Pumpkin Contest Kindergarten Winner, Joey Villarreal.

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AG Paxton files FOIA with DOJ following Musk threats

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) request with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to investigate the federal agency’s intimidation of businessman Elon Musk over his voter registration program that performs outreach to supporters of First and Second...
Dimmit FFA Klancy Bruton

Dimmit FFA Klancy Bruton

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Bruton awarded American FFA Degree

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Dimmitt FFA Chapter member Klancy Bruton was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo on Oct. 26 in Indianapolis.Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their...

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iWatchTexas reports record school threats

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) iWatch-Texas program received a record number of school safety related reports during the month of September – more than double previous years.For the month of September 2024, the program recorded a total of 204 school safety related reports, a majority...

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Texas’ housing shortage continues to grow

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Texas is grappling with a major housing shortage and high costs and interests in affordable homes.TexasComptrollerGlennHegar this past August released his agency’s Housing Affordability Challenge report, which examined the factors contributing to the housing affordability crisis across the U.S.,...
Castro County Farm Bureau hosted their annual County Convention on Oct. 21 at the Castro County Expo Building. Farm Bureau members in attendance were treated to a BBQ meal and door prizes. Election of officers was held and new business for the year discussed. Shown are Rodney Hunter, Norman Gerber, Codi Cleavinger, Matt Gfeller, Jason Wooten, Zach Smith and Mason Kleman and Dale Wilhelm.

Castro County Farm Bureau hosted their annual County Convention on Oct. 21 at the Castro County Expo Building. Farm Bureau members in attendance were treated to a BBQ meal and door prizes. Election of officers was held and new business for the year discussed. Shown are Rodney Hunter, Norman Gerber, Codi Cleavinger, Matt Gfeller, Jason Wooten, Zach Smith and Mason Kleman and Dale Wilhelm.

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Castro County Farm Bureau

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
WTAMU Horse Judging wins Arabian Nationals

WTAMU Horse Judging wins Arabian Nationals

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WTAMU Horse Judging wins Arabian Nationals

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
West Texas A&M University’s Horse Judging team notched another victory in a recent contest in Tulsa, Oklahoma.The WT team was named champion and placed first in both halter and performance at the Arabian National Horse Judging Contest on Oct. 25.“This may have been a smaller contest, but this win...
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Oct. 26FBC Kids Kandy Hunt. 5 to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Pick up map and join the fun. Pre-K to 5th grade. Costumes encouraged. Hart Elementary Fall Festival Fundraiser. 4 to 8 p.m. Games ($1), Haunted House, concession stand. Costumes encouraged.Oct. 28DISD Fall Carnival.
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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Cats are masters of mystery — especially when it comes to their health. Often, their discomfort goes unnoticed until a serious issue arises.
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