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Texas lawmakers reach deal on tax cuts

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Chairmen of key committees in the Texas House and Senate announced that the two chambers have come to consensus on how to deliver billions in property and business tax relief over the next two years.Last Monday, the Senate Local Government and the House Ways & Means Committees took up and passed...

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U.S., China pause tariffs for 90 days

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The U.S. and China have temporarily lowered tariffs for three months on each other’s products in efforts to ease trade tensions as they work toward a broader agreement.The deal comes in advanceof the latest inflation report covering the time period after the high tariffs were enacted by the Trump...
Hegar distributes $1.3B

Hegar distributes $1.3B

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Hegar distributes $1.3B in sales tax revenue

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2024.These allocations are based on sales made in March by businesses that report tax monthly...
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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
May 13Soldier Boxes, Dimmitt Chamber Office, 9 a.m.May 20Nazareth Community Blood Drive. 3 to 7 p.m. Naz Community Hall June 3 – July 25Summer Reading Program.
Castro County 4-H Spencer Acker and Remington Meador recently the Summerfi eld-Dameron Corner historical marker as a part of the Restoring History: One Marker at a Time. The will compete for a chance to compete at the competition. During the past two years, they have restored about half the historical markers in Castro County thus far.

Castro County 4-H Spencer Acker and Remington Meador recently the Summerfi eld-Dameron Corner historical marker as a part of the Restoring History: One Marker at a Time. The will compete for a chance to compete at the competition. During the past two years, they have restored about half the historical markers in Castro County thus far.

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Castro County 4-H Spencer Acker and Remington Meador

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
A trip to the veterinarian can bring a mix of emotions — concern for your pet, hope for healing, and, oftentimes, surprise at the cost.Unlike human health care, where cost-covering mechanisms often shield patients from the true cost of treatment, veterinary bills reflect the actual price of every...
Rhoads Memorial Library Displayer for the month of is Anne Prins, who is showing off part of her collection of horse figurines.

Rhoads Memorial Library Displayer for the month of is Anne Prins, who is showing off part of her collection of horse figurines.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
We have such an attractive, sturdy building serving as Rhoads Memorial Library, but the 52-yearold facility is beginning to show some signs of aging. The double door on the front is one example, as the easy-to-open south door has worn out and is locked.

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The Enemy has a Plot

Dudley Anderson Faithwriter.com
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
2 Chronicles 15:7 (NIV) I recently endured an attack on my calling and ministry that left me reeling. It had great potential to derail me from the plans of God for my life. This attack affected my marriage, my finances as well as my career.
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