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Abbott releases 2024 Report To The People

Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday released his 2024 Report to the People of Texas looking back over all that was accomplished in 2023—a year of historic firsts—and sharing his vision for the year ahead.

How to reach exercise goals, avoid injury

With the pursuit of fitness and wellness continuing to be a top priority for many, Welch Rehab, in Dimmitt, offers essential guidance to individuals striving for success in their exercise routines.
The Dimmitt High School One Act Play tech crew won the Best Technical Crew Award at the District 3-3A competition in Denver City. The cast and crew are directed by Laura Rodriguez.

The Dimmitt High School One Act Play tech crew won the Best Technical Crew Award at the District 3-3A competition in Denver City. The cast and crew are directed by Laura Rodriguez.

Cantrell places at Houston Livestock show

Xcel faces lawsuits relating to wildfires

Xcel Energy released a statement last Thursday acknowledging that its facilities may have played a part in igniting the massive Smokehouse Creek wildfire, which is now the largest the Texas history.
Hegar distributes $980.9M in tax allocations

Hegar distributes $980.9M in tax allocations

Hegar distributes $980.9M in tax allocations

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $980.9 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 2.2 percent less than in March 2023.

HPWD competes district water measurements

The final results of the 2024 Water Level Observations for the High Plains Water District have been tallied after HPWD staff measured approximately 1,340 observation wells in the Ogallala and EdwardsTrinity (High Plains) Aquifers during early 2024 to determine the water level changes since 2023.
Jodey Arrington

Jodey Arrington

Biden faces resistance on FY2025 budget

President Joe Biden released a $7.3 trillion federal budget on Monday for the 2025 fiscal year, showing a 4.7% increase over the current budget.
Sheriff Sal Rivera

Sheriff Sal Rivera

Sheriff presents report to commissioners

Sheriff Sal Rivera presented his monthly report to the Castro County Commissioners Court, updating them on county law enforcement calls, the jail report and fire departments.
King appointed to committee on wildfires

King appointed to committee on wildfires

King appointed to committee on wildfires

On Tuesday, Texas Speaker Dade Phelan announced the creation of an Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires.