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Road Trip

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
‘Are we there yet?’ Many families celebrated Independence Day out of town. There’s excitement as we travel towards our destination; in contrast, return trips are often long and tiring. Joseph had taken his family to Jerusalem for a worshipful Passover festival.

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Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail July 1 to July 10 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: July 1 Jose Rodriguez, 22 of Friona, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for DWI 1st Offense.

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Colmenero named interim AG

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Angela Colmenero as the interim Attorney General of Texas, under Article 15, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution.

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State sales tax $3.9B in June

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.92 billion in June, 6.8 percent more than in June 2022. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to the agency in June.
Gov. Greg Abbott named Angela Colmenero interim Attorney General of Texas on Monday, July 10.

Gov. Greg Abbott named Angela Colmenero interim Attorney General of Texas on Monday, July 10.

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Property tax cut legislation agreement announced

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan earlier this week issued a joint statement on an agreement on proposed legislation that will deliver the biggest property tax cut in Texas history.

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HCA Healthcare reports data breach

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
HCA Healthcare revealed Monday that approximately 11 million patients have been affected by what is considered the largest data breach ever reported by a healthcare provider.
Team Roping Champs

Team Roping Champs

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Team Roping Champs

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
After one date reset and relocation due to weather obstacles, the Olen Schulte Memorial Team Roping was held on July 7 at Will Rogers Range Riders arena in Amarillo. Team Roping Champions were Troy McDonald (Header) and Kagen Pillars (Heeler). The event had over $9,000 in payouts.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
July 7 Olen Schulte Memorial Roping. Reschedule date. Books open at 6 p.m. Roping starts at 7 p.m. Marvin Schulte Arena, 2995 Hwy 86 – 5 miles east of Nazareth. For more info call Landon Schulte at 806- 252- 5101. Nazareth German Fest. Second weekend in July.
Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
People may choose to eat foods past their expiration date, as long as the food looks and smells good, but that doesn’t mean this practice is safe for pet food. Ensuring pet food is suitable to eat is the first step to preventing your dog or cat from becoming ill.
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