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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The fun of summer reading program continues here at Rhoads Memorial Library as youngsters enter the July phase of the event. As they continue reading, they are eligible to enter a drawing for grand prizes that range from small robotics to cuddly stuffed animals to Wonderland passes.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Our pets are always there for us, and we want what’s best for them. There are certain actions we can take to keep pets happy and healthy for as long as possible and build the bond we share with them.

Scepter of Faith

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Fairy tales stretch imaginations of the young and young at heart.I know there’s a vast difference between make-believe and reality. Fiction and nonfi ction are decidedly different. I don’t believe a fairy godmother is waving a magic wand and granting wishes.

You are a Light Born to Shine

French Miller
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
In a world filled with noise and chaos, it’s easy to forget who you truly are. The opinions of others can cloud your vision.Society often tries to define you, but remember you are not what the world thinks you are. You were created with purpose.
Castro County 4-H Spencer Acker joined the District 2 4-H Council officers at the Senior Power Camp after being chosen as secretary as one of for 2025-- 2026. He will be working alongside the team and AgriLife staff to plan district events.

Castro County 4-H Spencer Acker joined the District 2 4-H Council officers at the Senior Power Camp after being chosen as secretary as one of for 2025-- 2026. He will be working alongside the team and AgriLife staff to plan district events.

Castro County 4-H Spencer Acker

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Castro County 4-Hers recently attended a sewing workshop where they made messenger bags. The 10 youth selected fabrics, did the sewing and topstitch and added straps. Parents assisting Extension Agent Felice Acker wereKarenWanjura, Madelyn Kern, Cindy Gerber and extension secretary Missy Kleman.

Castro County 4-Hers recently attended a sewing workshop where they made messenger bags. The 10 youth selected fabrics, did the sewing and topstitch and added straps. Parents assisting Extension Agent Felice Acker wereKarenWanjura, Madelyn Kern, Cindy Gerber and extension secretary Missy Kleman.

Castro County 4-Hers recently attended a sewing workshop

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Use of temporary paper car tags ends

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Purchasing a car in Texas got a little more complicated.House Bill 718, which was passed in 2023, went into effect on July 1 and car buyers in Texas will no longer get temporary paper tags when they purchase a vehicle.

State sales tax revenue totals $4B

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock reported that state sales tax revenue totaled $4.04 billion in June, 2.5 percent more than in June 2024.The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to the agency in June.
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