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Pet Talk

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When the weather heats up, many people and pups love getting in the water to cool down. Whether a dog enjoys swimming or just splashing in the shallows, there are several things to keep in mind to ensure they stay safe this summer.

Library Lines ...

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Do you need some entertainment while you take a long driving trip or prepare to tackle some home improvement project? We may have just the thing for you here at Rhoads Memorial Library. We have purchased scores of audiobooks, also known as talking books, that might help you pass the time while performing some tedious activity.

Taking an Offense

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He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.

King Me

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When thinking of the game of checkers, I remember my Grandpa Ford. He was always eager to play a game with my Dad or any of his grandchildren. He and grandma lived with my Uncle Wallace and Aunt Jessie and I’d guess that he played with them when they weren't too busy.

Concerns arise for cattle producers over federal mandates

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Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) and American Farm Bureau Federation(AFBF) has raised concerns that possible legislation (Senate Bill 3229) federally mandating cash trade for cattle will be inserted into the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act, decreasing the price of cattle in Texas from $17 million to $126 million annually.

Castro County Sheriff's Office Report

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CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail May 2 to 23 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: May 3 Orlando Guerrero, 35 of Plainview, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office on a Castro County warrant for Illegal Dumping and on-site for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 over 1 gram-under 4 grams. May 4 Adrian Gomez, 42 of Friona, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle.

DISD Employee Service Awards

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(Above) DISD 5 Year Service Award Recipients: (front row, left to right) Victoria Roman, Laraine Aguero, Carmen Lopez, Senobia Diego, Melissa Alonso, (middle) Vanessa Betancourt, Leigh Santana, Jennifer Rodarte, Belia Galvan, Amanda Flores, Lori Sifuentez, Samantha Rodriguez, (back) Vicky Ruiz, Teresa McKelvy, Lisa Martinez, Steven Gordon and Amy Hatla, Not pictured: Cassandra Aguero, Brittany Oltivero, Homar Ontiveros, Hope Ontiveros, Shawn Sanchez.