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Texas high-cost state for business startups

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A new Simplify LCC study has shown that Texas is one of the most expensive to start a business in 2025, analyzing nine business cost-related factors across four main categories in all 50 states and D.C.An unprecedented number of Americans having started their own businesses so far this decade, with...
Ryan Heitschmidt

Ryan Heitschmidt

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Ryan Heitschmidt

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Ryan Heitschmidt, graduate of Nazareth High School and student at WTAMU, has been named the American Meat Science Association(AMSA) 2025-26 student board president. Heitschmidt served as the 2024-25 South Region Director, WTAMU.

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Abbott orders end to state agency telework

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Following a directive from the governor’s office, Texas state agencies have been instructing employees to return to the office full time.According to emails obtained by the Texas Tribune sent out by the Texas Workforce Commission, “Teleworking employees must return to the office on or before March...
Dimmitt FCCLA Emily Aguirre, and Drew Garcia placed first with their Repurpose and Redesign Level 3 project at the Region 1 Leadership Conference in Lubbock on March 6-8.

Dimmitt FCCLA Emily Aguirre, and Drew Garcia placed first with their Repurpose and Redesign Level 3 project at the Region 1 Leadership Conference in Lubbock on March 6-8.

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Naz FFA student awarded at Houston Show

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Sheriff Sal Rivera presented commendations to Sheriff’s Office Deputies Jacob Lule and Caylen Vasquez during Commissioners Court this past Monday for their actions while responding to a car accident and going to great lengths to assist a victim before EMS arrived.

Sheriff Sal Rivera presented commendations to Sheriff’s Office Deputies Jacob Lule and Caylen Vasquez during Commissioners Court this past Monday for their actions while responding to a car accident and going to great lengths to assist a victim before EMS arrived.

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Commissioners hear monthly reports

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Castro County Commissioners Court convened on March 10 to discuss and approve several agenda items, as well as hear reports from county officials.Commissioners approved Dr. Kimberly Smith to serve as Castro County Medical Authority from April 1, 2025 to April 1 2027.
Sheriff Sal Rivera

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Rivera presents February Sheriff’s Office, jail report

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera gave his monthly activity report for the jail and Sheriff’s Office at the Commissioners Court on Monday.The Sheriff’s Office had 73 calls, 14 deputy assists to other agencies, gave 52 warnings, one criminal citation, had five arrests, 16 reports, 13 civil and one...

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Illegal immigrant detention facilities expanding

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Trump administration has brought back the practice of detaining families with children as a part of an effort to crack down on illegal immigration, expanding facilities in New Jersey, Ohio, Nevada, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas through contracts with ICE and the Department of Homeland...

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Texas SB 1652 filed to ban puppy mill sales

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Texas Senate Bill 1652, called the Ethical Pet Sales Bill, has been filed by Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo).The bill is aimed at protecting puppies and kittens and would the retail sale of such pets.“Banning the retail sale of puppies and kittens is a common- sense solution to protect both...

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Abbott directs state emergency resources ahead of wildfire, weather threats

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Governor Abbott announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of extremely critical wildfi re danger expected across West Texas and an increased risk of severe storms in North and East Texas.“As...
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