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Sheriff’s Report

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Castro County Sheriff’s Office Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail May 27 to June 13 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: May 27 Atev La Naee Van Zandt, 30 of Amarillo, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Fail to Identify Fugitive from Justice and on two warrants for DWI and Robbery. John David Snapp, 44 of Roaring Springs, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 over 1 gram-under 4 grams; Unlawful Carrying a Weapon; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Grumbling and complaining

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The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron again, saying, “How long shall I put up with this evil congregation who are grumbling against Me? I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel which they are voicing against Me. Numbers 14:26-27 NASB If you are consistently grumbling and complaining, you have probably given in to the sin of unbelief.

Cruz, Markey fight for AM radio

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Some electric car manufacturers are opting to remove AM radios from their vehicles, which attracted the attention of Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and Sen. Edward J. Markey (D) who highlighted the need to pass their AM for Every Vehicle Act.

New TxDOT project includes Castro

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Work on a $383,000 Texas Department of Transportation project to add rumble strips and striping to FM 1585 in Lubbock and Hockley counties and SH 194 in Castro County was scheduled to begin June 14. Contractor L&L Company, from Gardendale, Texas, will start work along FM 1585 in Lubbock County.

Hegar distributes $1B in sales tax revenue

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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.03 billion in local sales tax allocations for June, 2 percent more than in June 2022.

County disaster declaration extended

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The initial Declaration of Local Disaster to Severe Weather and Prolonged Flooding order, which was initiated by Judge Mandy Gfeller on June 5, has been extended by the commissioners court and went into effect on June 12.

Sheriff presents report to commissioners court

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Sheriff Sal Rivera presented a report to the Castro County commissioners on Monday, and said the during the month of May, the Sheriff ’s Office made 50 calls, 12 deputy assists, issued 40 citations, 65 warnings, had two criminal citations, six arrests, and five warrants and three transports.