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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.

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SCOTUS rules for opt out in school LGBTQ themes

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled in favor of Maryland parents who sought to opt out their children from instruction and classroom discussions involving books with LGBTQ themes and inclusions.The case involves a school which began introducing books with gay and transgenders in an elementary...
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.

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Castro County 4-H Spencer Acker

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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.

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Castro County 4-Hers recently attended a sewing workshop

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

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Use of temporary paper car tags ends

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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.According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TDMV), dealerships are now...

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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.“State sales tax collections exhibited moderate...

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Castro County Extension to offer food handlers certification

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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.The cost for the course is $20 per person, which can be...
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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.Also known as Independence Day, it has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of July 4th celebrations dates back to the 18th century...
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 $3.3 trillion to federal deficits over the next 10 years and could...
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