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South Plains region rattled by 5.1 earthquake

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Parts of the Texas South Plains were slightly rocked by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake Monday evening around 7:50 p.m.According to the U.S. Geological Survey, it was one of the strongest in the state’s history.The quake struck occurred in Martin County, about 21 miles southwest of Ackerly.

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Arrington fights against foreign ownership of farmland

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The U.S. House passed legislation last Wednesday aimed at keeping the country’s greatest adversaries from purchasing American farmland.House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 9456, the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign...
Texas Rep. Ken King, District 88, spoke on priorities for the upcoming 89th Texas Legislature which get underway on Jan. 14, 2025. Wildfire resources, school vouchers, and other issues were included, and Castro County residents had the opportunity to ask questions on subjects that concerned them.

Texas Rep. Ken King, District 88, spoke on priorities for the upcoming 89th Texas Legislature which get underway on Jan. 14, 2025. Wildfire resources, school vouchers, and other issues were included, and Castro County residents had the opportunity to ask questions on subjects that concerned them.

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King speaks out on issues

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Texas Representative of District 88, Ken King spoke at the Dimmitt City Hall last Thursday to highlight priorities and answer questions with the approaching 89th Texas Legislature set begin on Jan. 14, 2025.King said there are several important topics including public education and the voucher...
Nazareth FFA Autumn Birkenfeld won Grand Champion Barrow with her Yorkshire at the Tri State Fair Youth Barrow Show this past weekend. She also placed 6th with her Duroc in Class 02.Other Naz exhibitors included Breyson Birkenfeld in the Class 14 Cross and Class 15 Cross, placing 7th in both of those.

Nazareth FFA Autumn Birkenfeld won Grand Champion Barrow with her Yorkshire at the Tri State Fair Youth Barrow Show this past weekend. She also placed 6th with her Duroc in Class 02.Other Naz exhibitors included Breyson Birkenfeld in the Class 14 Cross and Class 15 Cross, placing 7th in both of those.

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Birkenfield grand champ

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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Hegar distributes $1.1B sales tax revenue

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 6.3 percent more than in September 2023.These allocations are based on sales made in July by businesses that report tax...
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Sept. 28 Dimmitt Vfd Golf Tournament.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Two-man scramble, entry fee $75 per person with sack lunch included in entry. Custom prices for winner of tourney, longest drive, closest to pin and much more. Send entries to DVFD or Dimmitt Recreation.Pink Ladies’ 12th Annual Highway to Hell*O Terlingua. Dimmitt Recreation and Country Club.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The abandonment of pets has far-reaching consequences for the animals involved as well as for the community. Abandonment exposes dogs and cats to an uncertain fate, once on the streets they must fend for themselves and may suffer from hunger, thirst, injuries and diseases.
September’s Display of the Month at Rhoads Memorial Library, shown with Gloria Hernandez, features items pertaining to Hispanic heritage.

September’s Display of the Month at Rhoads Memorial Library, shown with Gloria Hernandez, features items pertaining to Hispanic heritage.

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Gaye Reily
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
National Hispanic Heritage Month spans Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

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Panelists to share ideas on aquifer depletion

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Is the Panhandle and South Plains doomed to witness a “race to the bottom” as irrigated agriculture continues its massive drawdown of the vital Ogallala aquifer?Three farmers and ranchers from the region will give their take on measures that could possibly preclude such an environmental disaster...

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SpaceX Crew Dragon launches four private astronauts

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Four private astronauts launched into space on Tuesday morning from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in a modified SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule as a part of the company’s five-day Polaris Dawn mission.It is Crew Dragon’s fifth private mission so far.The crew includes a billionaire entrepreneur, a retired...
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