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Texas awaits judge’s decision on buoys

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A federal judge could be the deciding factor as to whether Texas will be forced to remove its barrier of buoys along the Rio Grande River near Eagle Pass determining that Texas overstepped its constitutional authority.

Labor Day Recipes

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Celebrate Labor Day with some tasty recipes that will inspire your taste buds and put a smile on your face and those of your guests. Grilled Peaches Grilled peaches are truly magical.

U.S. unemployment rate at 3.5%

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The national unemployment rate, 3.5 percent, changed little over the month and was the same as July 2022, according to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Statistics are based on the U-3 charts.

Abbott announces transportation investment

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Castro County will see more highway construction in the future as Governor Greg Abbott announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure, much of which will improve HWY 385 which is traveled heavily by truck transportation.

Grants open for VFDs

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The Texas A&M Forest Service announced the opening of emergency grant applications after a recent wildfire disaster declaration. The grants were for volunteer fire departments.

Exhibits against Paxton released

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Despite stating there is no evidence, suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton and his legal team now face 150 exhibits from three documents totaling 3,760 pages released by the Texas House impeachment managers.

Amarillo ISD ramps up school security

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Amarillo ISD’s school board discussed Monday at a meeting how House Bill 3 and House Bill 114 would be implemented across the district. House Bill 3 requires that each school district has an armed security officer present at each campus.

Pet Talk

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Routine vaccinations are an essential part of your pet’s veterinary care, and veterinarians typically guide owners on how often your pet needs which shots. In the case of rabies, however, owners may be asked by their veterinarian if they prefer a vaccine that lasts one year or three years.

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“Paradise on the Plains” is the theme of the upcoming Castro County Harvest Days, slated for August 25-26, at the Courthouse Square. We have some of the Fair books here at Rhoads Memorial Library that provide details of the event as well as rules and guidelines for Fair entries. You may pick one up from our circulation desk.