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Naz, Dimmitt FFA show at Patriot

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Naz, Dimmitt FFA show at Patriot

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Exbitors from Nazareth and Dimmitt FAAs traveled to compete at the Patriot Junior Market Steer Show on Feb. 5-6. The show was the replacement for the canceled Fort Worth Steer Show. Three from Castro County placed and made the sale.

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Feds to provide assistance to 108 Texas counties

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Biden has partially approved Texas' request for a Major Disaster Declaration. The Governor requested the Major Disaster Declaration last Thursday for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance in all 254 counties.

Gov. Greg Abbott

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State addresses power failures

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott declared a new emergency item for this legislative session just after the severe winter storm shut down the power grid and water sources were compromised for millions of Texans last week.

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County appoints two to Historical Commission

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Castro County Commissioners Court met Tuesday and approved the appointments of two people to the Castro County Historical Commission Board. The appointments came through Resolution #02-22-2021-1 and #02-22-2021-1 approving Jerry Heller and Kay Gfeller to the board.

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TDEM encourages damage survey

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are encouraging Texans to complete the Self Reporting Damage Survey to help the state identify damages across Texas and help emergency management officials gain an understanding of damages that occurred during the recent...

Teams Advance in Playoffs

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Teams Advance in Playoffs

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Dimmitt Bobcats won the Area Championship in a tough game Tuesday night and will advance to the Regional Quarterfinals. The Nazareth Swifts won the Area Championship in a big win against Hedley and will advance to the Regional Quarterfinals.

Sen. Charles Perry

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Perry expresses concerns about ERCOT failure

News Staff

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

With the recent problems surround the severe winter storm, State Senator Charles Perry has expressed concerns about Lubbock Power & Light flipping the switch and joining the Electric Reliability Council of Texas [ERCOT] in about four months.

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Community Feb. 16, 18, 23 & 25 Health Talk Express – Heart Edition. Hosted by Health Extension Agent and Registered Dietitian Courtney Lowe.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

February is National Pet Dental Health month, a time when pet owners are reminded that routine oral care is an important aspect of their animal’s well-being. Just like their small animal counterparts, large animals such as horses also require veterinary attention to keep their mouths in top shape.

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Gaye Reily

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Extremely cold weather has hit our area along with some much-needed moisture. All of us are suffering from weather whiplash as temperatures went from around 70 degrees recently to below zero. That is ambient temperature, not wind chill!

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