Castro County News

Displayers for January at Rhoads Memorial Library are Hart residents (left to right) Eleanor O’Connor, 9, Joy Barham (center) and Adalyn O’Connor,12. Who are exhibiting their crochet work.

Displayers for January at Rhoads Memorial Library are Hart residents (left to right) Eleanor O’Connor, 9, Joy Barham (center) and Adalyn O’Connor,12. Who are exhibiting their crochet work.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
You may have noticed that the “Library Lines” column of Jan. 2, ran again in the Jan. 9 edition of the Castro County News.
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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Tritrichomonasfoetus (Tritric) is a microscopic menace that can turn a household into a battleground of chronic illness. This protozoan parasite often leads to persistent, hard-to-treat diarrhea in cats — especially when litter boxes and living spaces aren’t carefully managed.

Sen. Cruz, colleagues introduce term limit amendment

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined other senators, in introducing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to impose term limits on members of Congress.The amendment would limit U.S. Senators to two six-year terms and members of the U.S.

Social Security Matters

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Dear Rusty:For most folks collecting Social Security, you get back what you put in within 3-5 years, so for those that scream - “SS is not an entitlement, it is my money”that is not entirely accurate beyond 3-5 years. For me personally 4.4 years is the number.

Narrow Minded

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Pam Ford Davis faithwriters.comWill I conform to the world’s standards or chose to be a nonconformist?It’s easy to follow the crowd.“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.

USDA ban on imported cattle affects Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has for the last six weeks, banned Mexican cattle imports since November after a parasite known as screwwormwas discovered on a cow near Mexico’s border with Guatemala.
TxDOT crews driving snowplows or maintainers were kept busy last Thursday clearing snow off of highways, with snow falling faster than the clearing. Schools, county and city offices, medical centers and businesses were closing early due to winter storm conditions. While daytime temperatures have risen, there is a chance for snow on Saturday evening some areas of the Texas Panhandle. (Sheriff’s Office photo)

TxDOT crews driving snowplows or maintainers were kept busy last Thursday clearing snow off of highways, with snow falling faster than the clearing. Schools, county and city offices, medical centers and businesses were closing early due to winter storm conditions. While daytime temperatures have risen, there is a chance for snow on Saturday evening some areas of the Texas Panhandle. (Sheriff’s Office photo)

Sheriff’s Office urges preparations for freezing weather

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Sheriff Sal Rivera is urging residents of the county to be prepared as extreme cold weather temperatures will be arriving this Saturday and are expected to last through Jan. 23.The Castro County Sheriff’s Office lobby will be open as a warming station beginning Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. through Jan.

California continues to battle wildfires

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Fueled by high wind and dry conditions, wildfires have erupted across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least 24 people.According to estimates, the insured losses from the fires from last week may exceed $20 billion and economic losses could reach $50 billion.
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