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State scores record high jobs

State scores record high jobs

State scores record high jobs

The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had the lowest unemployment rate among Texas MSAs with a not seasonally adjusted rate of 2.4 percent in May, followed by the Amarillo MSA at 2.8 percent, and College Station-Bryan MSA at 3.0 percent.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Swimming or playing in the water is a great form of exercise and entertainment for your dog. And if you live near a body of water such as a pond, lake, river, or ocean (or are visiting one), the water can provide hours of fun for both of you.

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“The Cool Bean” was the book that mesmerized youngsters attending Terrific Tuesday last week here at Rhoads Memorial Library.FeliceAcker, local agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, read the story to them as the first Terrific Tuesday of the year was held in our meeting room.

The Big Picture

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:8 The six teenagers were lying flat on their backs on the grass gazing up at the Milky Way against a night black canvas.

Tested and True

Remember when a man’s word was his bond?Trust God; we can always take Him at His word.No sure about His will for you? Maybe you’re seeking a sign?“A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas.

CCH encourages summer wellness exams

Castro County Healthcare and Medical Center of Dimmitt are advocating for all community members to schedule their annual wellness exams this summer.These check-ups are a cornerstone of preventive healthcare, crucial for identifying potential health issues early and maintaining overall well-being.
Hegar distributes sales tax allocations

Hegar distributes sales tax allocations

Hegar distributes sales tax allocations

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 June, 6.8 percent more than in June 2023.These allocations are based on sales made in April by businesses that report tax monthly.
Set on improving Dimmitt Bobcats football, Isiah Sifuentez had the opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s top running backs, Tahj Brooks, at his fourth Texas Tech football camp. Sifuentez also attended the Eastern New Mexico University football camp in Amarillo earlier in the summer.

Set on improving Dimmitt Bobcats football, Isiah Sifuentez had the opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s top running backs, Tahj Brooks, at his fourth Texas Tech football camp. Sifuentez also attended the Eastern New Mexico University football camp in Amarillo earlier in the summer.

County Treasurer Flynt enhances financial skills

Castro County Treasurer Elaine D. Flynt attended the 2024 Conference of the County Investment Academy, hosted by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC), from June 10 to 12 in Dallas County.