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Castro County 4-H had two junior horse judging teams (3rd to 8th grade) compete at the Tri-State Fair. Team one (1st place) included Steeley Moore (2nd overall, 2nd in reasons), Zaybri Rivera, Trystan Crow and Hubb Paulson, and Team 2 (7th place) members Daleyza Garcia, Makenna Fabela, Nicole Birkenfeld and Hayse Moore.

Castro County 4-H had two junior horse judging teams (3rd to 8th grade) compete at the Tri-State Fair. Team one (1st place) included Steeley Moore (2nd overall, 2nd in reasons), Zaybri Rivera, Trystan Crow and Hubb Paulson, and Team 2 (7th place) members Daleyza Garcia, Makenna Fabela, Nicole Birkenfeld and Hayse Moore.

The Castro County 4-H

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Nazareth vet science class attended Day 1 of the Dairy Honors Program this past week. They had the opportunity to learn about filtration of water to be reused multiple times day to clean or flush out barns, how to check for mastitis in milk, how a milking parlor operates, different jobs in a dairy and nutrition for dairy cattle. Dairy Honors is a program that is designed to educate and spark interest in young men and women who aspire to start a career in the dairy industry.

The Nazareth vet science class attended Day 1 of the Dairy Honors Program this past week. They had the opportunity to learn about filtration of water to be reused multiple times day to clean or flush out barns, how to check for mastitis in milk, how a milking parlor operates, different jobs in a dairy and nutrition for dairy cattle. Dairy Honors is a program that is designed to educate and spark interest in young men and women who aspire to start a career in the dairy industry.

The Nazareth vet science class attended Day 1 of the Dairy Honors Program this past week

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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HPWD sets new tax rate

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) board of directors adopted the 2025 ad valorem tax rate at their Sept. 9 regular meeting.
Hancock distributes $1.2B in sales tax revenue

Hancock distributes $1.2B in sales tax revenue

Hancock distributes $1.2B in sales tax revenue

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Hancock distributes $1.2B in monthly sales tax revenue Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced he will be sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 5.3 percent more than in September 2024.

Paxton challenges decision on Ten Commandments

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Attorney General Ken Paxton has stepped up efforts to ensure that the Ten Commandments are displayed in Texas schools in accordance with state law.Following what Paxton calls a flawed ruling by a federal judge, the attorney general has appealed and filed a motion asking the U.S.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
TAWC Forage & Grazing Meeting. RSVP to Kristie Keys by calling 325-665-8790 or kristie. keys@ag.tamu.edu.Annual Hwy to Hell-O Terlingua and DVFD Golf Scramble. Chili Cookoff turn in 2 p.m. Salsa turn-in at noon; beans turn in 1 p.m. Cooking outside pool area at Dimmitt Country Club.
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