Castro County News

Castro County Farm Bureau hosted their annual County Convention on Oct. 21 at the Castro County Expo Building. Farm Bureau members in attendance were treated to a BBQ meal and door prizes. Election of officers was held and new business for the year discussed. Shown are Rodney Hunter, Norman Gerber, Codi Cleavinger, Matt Gfeller, Jason Wooten, Zach Smith and Mason Kleman and Dale Wilhelm.

Castro County Farm Bureau

News Staff

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

WTAMU Horse Judging wins Arabian Nationals

News Staff

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

West Texas A&M University’s Horse Judging team notched another victory in a recent contest in Tulsa, Oklahoma.The WT team was named champion and placed first in both halter and performance at the Arabian National Horse Judging Contest on Oct. 25.

Swifts topple Kress Roos

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The Nazareth Swifts came in with a win against the Kress Roos, 50-34.Nazareth had 13 downs, with 26 rushes for 206 yards, three passing completions of nine attempts for 70 yards, 38 tackles, two fumbles, and five penalties for 52 yards.

Nazareth Swiftettes Cross Country placed fourth at the Regional meet in, qualifying them to advance to state competition in Round Rock on Nov. 2. Team members include Mallory Wilhelm, Jolee Pigg, Bridget Osterkamp, Kelsie Gunter, Zeli Olivas and Allie Pittillo.

Nazareth Swiftettes Cross Country

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The WTAMU Horse Judging Team was named the 2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress Reserve Champion Collegiate Team. They placed second overall with a second in Performance, fourth in Halter, and second in reasons.

WTAMU Horse Judging Team takes reserve at AQHA Congress

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

West Texas A&M University’s Horse Judging team scored another reserve championship at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress in Ohio.The WT team placed second overall, second in performance, second in reason and fourth in halter at the contest, held Oct. 16 in Columbus, Ohio.

Quinn Minute - Classroom Smells

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Every day in my high school, homeroom smelled different. Not better, but different.At that moment, we teens were bound together by one goal. We wanted to smell better, and we wanted to smell stronger. This required experimentation.Every morning, I left home as a cornucopia of fragrances.

Academic Market Forces

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The higher education marketplace is special and unique and provides something unlike any other enterprise. But it is a marketplace, nonetheless. Universities are subsidized by the state and, therefore, are obliged to respond to the social and economic needs of the state.

Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Oct. 26FBC Kids Kandy Hunt. 5 to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Pick up map and join the fun. Pre-K to 5th grade. Costumes encouraged. Hart Elementary Fall Festival Fundraiser. 4 to 8 p.m. Games ($1), Haunted House, concession stand. Costumes encouraged.Oct. 28DISD Fall Carnival.

Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Cats are masters of mystery — especially when it comes to their health. Often, their discomfort goes unnoticed until a serious issue arises.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Books, audiobooks, movies, and magazines continue to be checked out here at Rhoads Memorial Library and Young Scientists’ take-and-make kits, courtesy of Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service agent Felice Acker, are picked up by youngsters.

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