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HB-40 would cap insulin costs

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A bill in a Texas House committee would cap monthly insulin out-of pocket costs at $50 per month. The HB-40 was filed by House Democrat James Talarico and has gained bipartisan support.

Distraction thieves busy

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Lubbock police officials are warning residents about a group of distraction thieves who, for at least three months, have been stealing from women in West Texas. Lubbock police Lt.

Amarillo airport to get new taxiways

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After decades, two taxiways are currently being reconstructed at the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport. The taxiways were identified during an inspected that they needed to be replaced.

Ask the Agent

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Hydration is Critical to Health Your body is made up of about 60% water. Water makes up 75% of your brain, 75% of your muscles, 22% of your bones, and 83% of your blood.

CCH honors occupational therapists

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In celebrating April Occupational Therapy Month, Castro County Healthcare has been honoring personnel who work in the field for Castro County. Occupational therapists include Luis, Cruz, OTA, dedicated to helping the residents at Country View Living; and Mary Crow, OTR, MOT; and Christina Pantoja, OTA.

DISD trustees approve insurance, tax credits

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The Dimmitt ISD board of trustees met on Monday and approved student accident insurance, a bank depository contract, instructional materials allotment/TEKS certification. Superintendent Jill Millican presented information and answered questions about student accident insurance for 2021-22.

Dimmitt CREW plans City Park cleanup

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The Dimmitt CREW (Citizens.Ready.Equipped.Willing) is planning a City Park clean up on April 24. The group will be painting and cleaning up the park areas with the help of the city, First United Bank and middle school student council.

Sales tax allocation payments down 3.5%

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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last Wednesday he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $677.3 million in local sales tax allocations for April, 3.5 percent less than in April 2020.

Pet Talk

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If you interact with your cat daily, you may observe some peculiar habits. The first step to understanding your cat is to realize that much of its behavior stems from natural instincts.