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USDA recommends dairy herd testing

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The USDA is recommending testing dairy herds for H5N1 bird flu virus (HPAI) prior to moving the livestock between states.“We are strongly recommending testing before herds are moved between states, which should give us more testing information and should mitigate further state-to-state spread...
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Arrington introduces estate tax reduction legislation

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
On Monday, Chairman Jodey Arrington introduced the Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act, which would cut the estate tax in half and provide tax relief to family-owned businesses.Currently, the estate tax – commonly known as the “Death Tax” – is the highest tax rate in the U.S. Tax Code at 40 percent.“The...

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Transparency demanded on Iran sanction waivers

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
In March, the Biden administration reissued a $10 billion Iran sanctions waiver, unlocking frozen funds and allowing the country to access hard currency from Iraq’s continued electricity purchases from Iran.Following the sanctions waiver, several Republicans sent a letter to Secretary of the...

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Mayorkas impeachment faces obstacles in US Senate

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
As lawmakers return from a two-week spring recess, conservatives say they plan take to the Senate floor Monday evening and deliver a series of speeches calling for a full-fledged trial on the impeachment of Homeland Secretary Alejandro Myorkas.On Feb. 13, the House impeached Mayorkas over his...
Quinn Minute - A Salute to my Dentists

Quinn Minute - A Salute to my Dentists

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Quinn Minute - A Salute to my Dentists

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Every morning when my mirror smiles back, I am grateful to two dentists who have helped me for decades.They must be darn good, because thanks to regular visits I’ve retained excellent cuspids, bicuspids, plus a host of workable molars.I am not the best patient.
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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
It should be common sense, but for some reason, many dog owners think it’s OK to use archaic torture tools on their pets or to sentence them to endless hours inside a tiny crate or isolated for days in a back yard.Dogs experience pain, fear, betrayal, and confusion, just as humans do.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Spring is “springing” here at Rhoads Memorial Library and several new books have arrived.

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Gift of Gladys

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
I’m not referring to gifts that Gladys gave to others (though many were delighted to receive her paintings and crafts). God sent Gladys Boleware as a unique gift to her family, friends, church and community.

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Something to Smile About

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
“Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”Nehemiah 8:10(b) As we sat together in the prayer room, I looked around at the faces of those who were praying. Some appeared to be cheerful before the Lord as they prayed and rejoiced before their King.

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Sheriff’s Report

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail April 1 to April 7All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records:April 3Adan Moyces Lamas, 18 of Hereford, was arrested by the Texas Highway Patrol for Possession of Marijuana under 2 ounces.Michael Martinez, 19 of...
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