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Fort Worth gas explosion injures 20

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
At least 20 people were injured at a Fort Worth hotel as a result of what is being called a natural gas explosion on Monday. According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, the first call came in at 3:32 p.m., followed by multiple calls reporting a “type of explosion” at the Sandman Hotel.

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Texas named 2023 State of the Year

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Texas has been named 2023 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine in recognition of the state’s best-in-the-nation business climate, economic development leadership, and a “blockbuster 2023 for capital investment and job creation.”

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Congressional border battle ramping up in Capitol

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
A congressional political fight is ramping up for 2024 over immigration policies and securing the border. During a visit to the Texas- Mexico border Republicans demanded the final text include changes to the country’s asylum laws and renewed construction of the border wall.
Just past North Gin on U.S. Hwy 385 N, the Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, Dimmitt Police Department and other first responders were met with “white out” challenges and treacherous roads this past Monday when a winter storm brought in snow and high winds creating blizzard conditions which caused numerous vehicle collisions and stranded motorists.

Just past North Gin on U.S. Hwy 385 N, the Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, Dimmitt Police Department and other first responders were met with “white out” challenges and treacherous roads this past Monday when a winter storm brought in snow and high winds creating blizzard conditions which caused numerous vehicle collisions and stranded motorists.

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Winter storm wreaks havoc

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
A severe winter storm hit the Texas Panhandle area, including Castro County, on Monday making for very hazardous conditions with snow and high winds gusting to 60 and 70 mph, and causing multiple vehicle accidents throughout the county and stranding drivers.
The Texas Six-Man Coaches Association (TSMCA) has named Nazareth Swifts Zane Schulte, freshman, the All-State Newcomer of the Year for the 2023 TSMCA Football All-State Division 1 1st Team. Schulte also earned the same designation for All-District and All-Regional.

The Texas Six-Man Coaches Association (TSMCA) has named Nazareth Swifts Zane Schulte, freshman, the All-State Newcomer of the Year for the 2023 TSMCA Football All-State Division 1 1st Team. Schulte also earned the same designation for All-District and All-Regional.

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Schulte named All-State Newcomer of the Year

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Jan. 9 AgriLife Extension Castro County Crops Conference. West Texas Coffee. 8:30 a.m. registration. Lunch at noon. Last speaker at 4 p.m. RSVP by Jan. 5 at 647-4115. Jan 10 Nazareth Stock Show Jan. 11-13 Castro County Stock Show Jan. 16 Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce Annual Members Luncheon.
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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
In Texas, a person can be charged with Animal Cruelty if the person tortures an animal; fails to provide necessary food, care, or shelter; abandons an animal; transports or confines an animal in a cruel manner; kills, seriously injures, or administers poison to an animal; or cause an animal to...

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Last week the “Library Lines” column noted that exercise and health videos abound here at Rhoads Memorial Library, ready to be checked out.

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Texas educators arrested for sex crimes rose in 2023

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Texas teachers continue to be arrested for sex crimes in alarming numbers, and in 2023, that number exploded. According to Texas Scorecard, at least 100 Texas teachers made headlines for everything from sexually abusing students to creating child pornography.

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Don’t Stop Knocking

Dudley Barnes Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Then he spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart. (Luke 18:1) I was in the back room of my house one day when I heard a knock at my front door. Being preoccupied, I was delayed in answering the knock. Tap, tap, tap came the rap again and again.
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