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Dallas suffers severe flooding

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Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in Dallas County after a day of deadly rainfall. After severely dry summer, the sudden rainfall early Monday morning made it the second-wettest August on record early Monday morning.

DISD approves admin recommendations

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Several administrative recommendations were approved at the Dimmitt ISD board of trustees meeting on Monday. The board approved an additional cost for Lakeshore IT technology equipment.

Unemployment drops in 14 states

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Unemployment rates were lower in July in 14 states and the District of Columbia, higher in 3 states, and stable in 33 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Library Lines ...

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Our meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library will be the site of county fair entries when Castro County Harvest Days commences on Saturday, Aug. 27. A variety of entries will be onsite for inspection as the annual event is set to feature a day of family fun and entertainment.

Pet Talk

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Witnessing the birth of an animal can be a beautiful experience, but it can also be stressful or even scary if things do not go as planned. While most animals can give birth with little to no human interference, it’s still important to be prepared and watch for signs that help is needed.

Castro County leads in administratively completed well permits in July

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High Plains Water District (HPWD) received 37 administratively complete applications for water well permits during July 2022, with Castro County leading the way. Castro County had seven completed applications for water well permits, followed by Lynn and Lubbock counties, each with six completed applications.

Jesus, Your Stunt Double

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For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 I once interviewed an amazing lady for my radio talk show called, Linda. Linda came from a broken home. Her father was an alcoholic and walked out on her mom when Linda was very young. Sadly, as a teenager, Linda became caught up in the same world of alcohol that her dad had endured, however she managed to pull her life together when she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Soon afterwards she entered the world of entertainment as a stunt double.