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Garden Pests..Friend or Foe?

Kristie Keys Tamu Extension Agent
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Your garden is thriving— lush greens, budding blooms, maybe even a tomato or two on the vine. Then you spot something crawling on the leaves. Panic sets in. Is it eating your plants? Should you spray? Squish? Scream?Not so fast.

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Texas set to begin new summer lunch program in 2027

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
A new summer lunch program in Texas is set to begin in 2027 giving low income families an extra $120 per child for summer lunches, though a federal debate about food benefits could endanger the program.
Students from DISD Richardson Elementary School

Students from DISD Richardson Elementary School

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Students from DISD Richardson Elementary School

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
StudentsfromDISDRichardsonElementarySchoolcompetedattheCommunities in Schools of the South Plains annual chess tournament in Lubbock. The youth were led by Kendra Cantrell, CIS Site Coordinator of RES, and will continue to play chess throughout the year and during the summer ACE program.

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Sheriff presents report to commissioners

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera presented the May report at Commissioners Court this past Monday.The Castro County Sheriff ’s Office (CCSO) had 102 calls, 13 deputy assists, 23 citations, 49 warnings, 12 arrests, two warrants, 28 reports and nine transports. Drug seizures included 34.

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Trump signs travel ban proclamation

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
President Donald Trump signed a travel proclamation that will bar or partially restrict entry from nearly 20 countries, citing national security concerns.The travel restrictions will take effect on June 9.Travelers from the fully banned countries who attempt to enter the U.S.

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Pantoja appointed county treasurer

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Castro County commissioners approved Michael Pantoja to fill the position of County Treasurer following the recent resignation of Elaine Flynt. Pantoja will be sworn in on July 1.

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Texas school discipline policies could see changes

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Texas’ school discipline policies are set to undergo significant changes, with a focus on expanded authority for teachers and administrators to remove students from classrooms.The education bill was signed by Gov.
CCHHA Fish & Fun

CCHHA Fish & Fun

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CCHHA Fish & Fun

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Castro County Hispanic Heritage Association held its Free Fishing Day this past weekend at Sheffy Lake, with fun, free food and activities. Fishing winners included: Adult, Mr.
Castro County Harrison Meador received his $20,000 San Antonio Livestock Scholarship from the Texas 4-H Foundation at Texas 4-H Roundup . He will be attending WTAMU in the fall. The Texas 4-H Foundation was able to award over $2.7 MILLION in scholarships to over 220 4-H members in 2025.

Castro County Harrison Meador received his $20,000 San Antonio Livestock Scholarship from the Texas 4-H Foundation at Texas 4-H Roundup . He will be attending WTAMU in the fall. The Texas 4-H Foundation was able to award over $2.7 MILLION in scholarships to over 220 4-H members in 2025.

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Castro County Harrison Meador

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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