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Longoria pleads guilty to murder

News Staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The suspect in the April 2018 murder of Mysti Amber Goddard of Amarillo, pleaded guilty to the charge of murder this past week in the 242nd District Court, according to a press release by Sheriff Sal Rivera.
Hegar distributes $936M in sales tax revenue

Hegar distributes $936M in sales tax revenue

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Hegar distributes $936M in sales tax revenue

News Staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Texas Comptroller Glen Hagar distributed $936 million in monthly sales tax allocations Allocations include cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts for local sales tax for December bases on sales in October by businesses that report tax monthly.

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Dairy Margin Coverage signup underway

News Staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened signup for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and expanded the program to allow dairy producers to better protect their operations by enrolling supplemental production.
Lions Club Keeps Giving

Lions Club Keeps Giving

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Lions Club Keeps Giving

News Staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The Dimmitt Lions Club presented a check to Hands of Hope for $6,000 from proceeds from the Annual Beef Appreciation Promotion. Janet Samman and Kristina Holcomb accepted the check on behalf of Hands of Hope.
Christmas Pageant set for Dec. 19-20

Christmas Pageant set for Dec. 19-20

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Christmas Pageant set for Dec. 19-20

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The 22nd Nazareth Christmas Pageant will be staged Dec. 19-20, at 7:30 p.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth. Pageant tradition makes Holy Family Church the place to intimately know Christmas and all its meaning through a story told with lavish costuming, lighting and music.
Drought in county expands, intensifies

Drought in county expands, intensifies

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Drought in county expands, intensifies

News Staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Drought conditions are worsening in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains regions, including Castro and other surround counties. Castro County is now in the Severe Drought (D2) stage, according to the most recent Drought Monitor map on Dec. 7.

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Community Calendar

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Community Nov. 17-Dec. 16 DISD Coat Drive. New or gently used coats can be dropped off at West Texas Coffee, First Baptist Church or First United Bank. Sizes 4T to adult XL are needed. Monetary donations are accepted.
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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Picky eaters come in all shapes and sizes, and our avian friends are no exception. Despite birds’ tendency to favor some foods over others, creating a balanced diet is a crucial factor to pet bird ownership.
Mary Ruth Baird is the December Displayer of the Month.

Mary Ruth Baird is the December Displayer of the Month.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Mary Ruth Baird is the Displayer for the month of December, here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Her exhibit of Christmas items ranges from books to a Santa cookie jar to yuletidethemed mugs.

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Dinner with Jesus

News Staff
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Psalm 23:5 Karen and I love having folks around for a meal. She’s a great cook and loves to lavish our guests with the best of her delectable delights. Eating together is a very intimate activity.
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