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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.

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State sales tax revenue totals $4B

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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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Castro County Extension to offer food handlers certification

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Castro County Extension Office will be offering a food handlers certification training course on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon.The two-hour class covers food safety practices, cross contamination, time and temperature abuse and personal hygiene.
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We the People of the United States

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Fourth of July is much more than a day celebrated with family cookouts, fireworks, parades, big events and a day off from work.
Michael Pantoja, former Castro County Chief Deputy, was sworn in as county treasurer on Tuesday. Pantoja was appointed by the Commissioners Court to serve the remainder Elaine Flynt term of office after she announced she would be retiring. She was recently honored by colleagues, friends and county officials at a retirement party.

Michael Pantoja, former Castro County Chief Deputy, was sworn in as county treasurer on Tuesday. Pantoja was appointed by the Commissioners Court to serve the remainder Elaine Flynt term of office after she announced she would be retiring. She was recently honored by colleagues, friends and county officials at a retirement party.

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Pantoja sworn in as Treasurer

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

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Senate passes spending, tax bill

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The U.S. Senate narrowly passed its version of a massive spending and tax bill in a 51-50 vote that required Vice President JD Vance to break a tie.The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the Senate’s bill would add at least $3.

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Celebrate the Fourth of July

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Looking for some Independence Day fun? There are numerous celebrations and events occurring in the Texas Panhandle.CanyonThe Canyon of Chamber of Commerce will have festivities all day on July 4th.Things kick off at 7 a.m. with the Lions Club pancake breakfast at the Cole Community Center.

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Dispute over THC erupts between Abbott, Patrick

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
In an eleventh-hour move, Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday vetoed a contentious state ban on THC products and shortly after called a special legislative session asking lawmakers to instead strictly regulate the substance.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
July 8Hart Elementary Pre-k & Kinder Round Up. 4-6 p.m. Enroll in Kindergarten and apply for Headstart. Meet the teachers. Snack, refreshment, activities. Contact Christa Chambers at 806-938-2141.July 12Nazareth German Festival. Naz Community Hall.July 152025 NVFD Safety Camp.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
“Can you pop a balloon with an orange?” That query was posed to youngsters attending the second session of Terrific Tuesdays here at Rhoads Memorial Library. The event was led by Felice Acker, local agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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