Castro County News

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington met with Muleshoe residents to discuss the expansion of the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington met with Muleshoe residents to discuss the expansion of the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.

Arrington aims to stop USFWS funding

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
This past week, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX 19) secured passage of amendments to defund the Muleshoe wildlife refuge expansion and defund the rule to regulate Texas ag and energy producers out of business.
Judge Mandy Gfeller

Judge Mandy Gfeller

County selected for $1.28M restoration grant

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Castro County Judge Mandy Gfeller announced the Texas Historical Commission (THC) voted to award Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) funding to produce architectural plans and specifications for the future full restoration construction project of the Castro County Courthouse.
Scouts from Nazareth Troop #265 and Oklahoma Troop #206 prepare to set off on the first day of their wilderness canoe adventure in Canada.Naz crew members included Aiden Chea, Pierce Wilhelm, Jesse Acker and scout leader Brent Wilhelm.

Scouts from Nazareth Troop #265 and Oklahoma Troop #206 prepare to set off on the first day of their wilderness canoe adventure in Canada.Naz crew members included Aiden Chea, Pierce Wilhelm, Jesse Acker and scout leader Brent Wilhelm.

Naz scouts trek through wilderness

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Three scouts from Nazareth Troop #265 recently experienced a canoe trip in the wilderness and rough terrain of Canada.

Texas sales tax holiday set for Aug. 9-11

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminded shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday.
The WTAMU Bain Athletic Comple, west of Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium, opened with a ribbon cutting and tours, capping off a nearly 15-year and $12.5 million project.Other campus locations named for the Bain family include the Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium,Bain Events Center in the Agricultural Sciences Complex; Dr. Barbara Bain English, Language Arts and Social Studies Classroom in Old Main; and the Ray Bain Media Room in the Classroom Center.

The WTAMU Bain Athletic Comple, west of Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium, opened with a ribbon cutting and tours, capping off a nearly 15-year and $12.5 million project.Other campus locations named for the Bain family include the Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium,Bain Events Center in the Agricultural Sciences Complex; Dr. Barbara Bain English, Language Arts and Social Studies Classroom in Old Main; and the Ray Bain Media Room in the Classroom Center.

WTAMU Bain Athletic Complex opens

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A state-of-the-art athletics complex and fulfillment of a long-held dream of faithful supporters has opened today at West Texas A&M University.
Quinn Minute - Falling in Love

Quinn Minute - Falling in Love

Quinn Minute - Falling in Love

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
One of life’s great questions is, “What makes people fall in love?”Almost nobody knows how to answer this. All we know is that suddenly a young man willingly trades a heart full of love and a wallet full of money for a wedding full of guests who sit on the bride’s side.
Why is Public Higher Education Important?

Why is Public Higher Education Important?

Why is Public Higher Education Important?

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
I frequently challenge public higher education. I am occasionally cynical. Even critical. Not today.The impact of public universities on economic progress varies widely by the specific institution, and the economic sector being considered.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
July 29Nazareth Sports Physicals. 9 a.m. Nazareth Gym.Aug. 1Snack Pak 4 Kids Bike-A-Thon. Richardson Elementary. Meet at 7 p.m. Ride at 7 p.m. Awards at 8 p.m. Medals awarded to top three with most laps. Entry fee - $5 per rider. Email kendra.cantrell@dimmittisd.net for more information.Aug.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
When choosing to add a pet to the family, you may spend more time focusing on the joy and happiness you expect your new pet will bring. While pets can certainly deliver happiness and joy, they also come with a set of obligations that everyone should consider.
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