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Waterfowl hunters can help prevent spread of invasive species

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The new waterfowl hunting season is just around the corner and hunters across the state are gearing up in anticipation for opening day. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reminds waterfowl hunters to join the fight against the spread of aquatic invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels. Hunters play a key role in this preventive effort when they clean, drain and dry their boats and equipment, including decoys and other hunting gear, before traveling from lake to lake.

Clifton’s YTD sales tax returns up 10.93%

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The city of Clifton will receive $83,196.06, part of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s announcement last month to release $1.06 billion in sales tax allocations too cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts for October 2022.

Siglers denied statute of limitations claim in case of elder fraud, amount of punitive damages TBD

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Carla and Vernon Sigler were denied by the Alaskan court Monday, a motion regarding the statute of limitations in the case of elder fraud. The Siglers argued that Neva Ogle’s complaint was not filed within the statute of limitations, yet the State of Alaska Office of Elder Fraud and Assistance claimed that not only were the complaints filed in a timely manner, but the Siglers also waived that defense by failing to state the argument before or at trial.

Early voting ends Friday; election is Tuesday, Nov. 8

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Early voting for the general election ends on Friday, Nov. 4, with the closely watched governor’s race pitting incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott against challenger Beto O’ Rourke headlining the ballot. A number of other statewide races are on the ballot, including lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller.

CMS tunes into student wellness with Rhithm

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Clifton Elementary School began using a daily wellness check app called Rhithm, giving students a way to express feelings they may not want to or know how to talk about. “There’s very positive feedback from it.

Yes, we are observing DST

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Now that we’re well into the fall, many are looking ahead to plunging temperatures and shifting landscapes – including earlier nightfall. Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, Nov.

Looking To Finish Strong

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Refusing to give up and accept moving down to play six-man football in 2022, the proud Meridian Yellow Jacket football program chose to opt up and stay on the 11-man gridiron despite diminishing enrollment numbers. Consequently, the Jackets have assumed the role of David taking on a host of Goliaths all season long.