Castro County News

Potential trade war threatens farmers

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Potential trade war threatens farmers

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

U.S.farmers could lose billions of dollars in annual corn and soybean production should new tariffs be imposed on China.In an economic study commissioned by the American Soybean Association and the National Corn Growers Association and conducted by the World Agricultural Economic and Environmental...

Castro County 4-H Oliver Meador from Nazareth received the Gold Star Award for County at the Annual District 2 Gold Star Banquet. The Gold Star Award is the highest achievement award given by the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program and be awarded once in a member’s 4-H career.

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Naz collegiates bound for nationals

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Two Nazareth graduates will be competing at the national collegiate soil judging contest in the spring as a part of the West Texas A&M University and Texas A&M University judging teams.Dayson Schacher (WTAMU) placed #6 with an overall individual score of 842; and Briana Huseman (TAMU), #16, had an...

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ADF files lawsuit against HHS regulations restricting doctors

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys announced they have filed a federal lawsuit to challenge the Biden-Harris administration’s recent regulations that illegally restrict how doctors can protect patients from the harms of abortion and “gender transition.”In the case of Purl v. U.S. Department of...

Scott Glass (Perryton EMS photo)

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Perryton assistant fire chief dies in line of duty

News Staff

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Two Perryton firefighters were injuredand the assistant fire chief lost while battling a fully engulfed structure in Perryton last Thursday.According to city officials, the Perryton Fire Department and Perryton Police Department responded to the fire and as they were setting up equipment, a fire...

The Grand Champion at the 15th annual Naz Lamb Jackpot and Clinic was Braileigh Goe from Springlake FFA. There were 72 entries at the jackpot. The Reserve Champion at the 15th annual Naz Lamb Jackpot and Clinic was

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5th Circuit Court removes federal judge from Texas foster care lawsuit

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

by Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune A federal appeals court late Friday ordered a judge who found the state of Texas repeatedly in contempt for its failed foster care fixes be removed from the case, signaling a possible end to the 13year legal battle.The 3-0 decision from the 5th U.S. Circuit...

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Editor’s Message

Lynda Work

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

I have worked at multiple newspapers in the past and have had the opportunity to interact with numerous law enforcement agencies with a lot of success including sheriff’s offices, police departments, and DPS.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

“Diablo, the Fighting Rooster” is a book that has been added to our youngsters’ easy reading section here at Rhoads Memorial Library, courtesy of C. DeLayne Duffy.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

In the Texas Panhandle and South Plains, winter can be a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. It is important to make sure your fourfooted family members stay safe and warm, it is also Texas law that animals be taken care of properly.Keep your pets inside with you and your family.

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From Despair to Cheer

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17 When I sat down to have my morning devotions yesterday, I was feeling not a little despondent.

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Abbott issues disaster declaration with growing wildfire threat

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Governor GregAbbott issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties in response to increasing wildfire danger and ongoing wildfire activity throughout the state, with more counties added as conditions warrant The governor also directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate...

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