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Paxton targets Cornyn in midterms

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming midterm elections.Appearing on Fox News, Paxton said it was time for a change and criticized Cornyn’s lack of production over the last 22 years.Paxton said Texas has a great U.S. senator in Ted Cruz...

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Measles cases climb to 505, three deaths

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed 505 cases in the West Texas measles outbreak, with a third reported death on Tuesday.Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, reports 315 cases, with 33 cases in Lubbock County and another eight counties with reported cases.

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SCOTUS allows use of Alien Enemies Act

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court on Monday handed down a decision to clear the way for the Trump administration to continue deporting Venezuelan migrants using the Alien Enemies Act.The 18th century act is being used to deport alleged gang members which Trump invoked justify the deportations under...
OQS holds 27th festival

OQS holds 27th festival

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OQS holds 27th festival

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Despite some challenging weather, the 2025 Ogallala Quilt Festival was held this past weekend, April 4-5.
Nazareth Ag teacher and FFA Advisor Austin Heck, shown with daughters Izzy and Gabby, received the AgTexas Ag Youth Leader of Year award. Heck is one of three nominees to be awarded the recognition in Texas this year. Heck has led students to multiple state wins in ag contests and state single teacher chapter awards as well having students go on to universities to compete nationally in ag competitions.

Nazareth Ag teacher and FFA Advisor Austin Heck, shown with daughters Izzy and Gabby, received the AgTexas Ag Youth Leader of Year award. Heck is one of three nominees to be awarded the recognition in Texas this year. Heck has led students to multiple state wins in ag contests and state single teacher chapter awards as well having students go on to universities to compete nationally in ag competitions.

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Heck recognized with award

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
April 3-5Ogallala Quilt Festival.April 4NISD Pre-K/Kindergarten Roundup. 9 a.m. Elementary Library. Bring official birth certificate, social security card, immunization record.
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Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Horses are known for their strength and beauty, but their skin is just as vulnerable as any living tissue.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Ajob opening here at Rhoads Memorial Library has generated much speculation about who is leaving. The answers to the questions: 1) No, I am not retiring any time soon.2) No, Sulema, our trusted library fixture, is not leaving us.

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Statewide measles count at 400

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, there are 400 confi rmed measles cases in the South Plains region since late January; 41 of those patients hospitalized.Lubbock health officials in late February, confi rmed the first death from the outbreak,(the first since 2015).
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