Castro County News

Library Lines ...

Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we have fielded inquiries about whether we have the book, “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” by J.D. Vance. The answer is yes but there is a waiting list for its checkout.

Give Me Oil in My Lamp

Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them.Matthew 25:3 The cabin had no electricity, so Joe lit an oil lamp and placed it on a wooden table. The glow of its warm light filled the room. Joe sat back in a cushioned chair and enjoyed its comfort.

Sense of Satisfaction

Many in the workforce are thanking God it’s Friday. Are they thankful to him for the abilityandopportunitytowork? Some might prefer unemployment checks; yet they miss out on the fulfillment of finishing out another work week.God never meant for Adam to dread his work.

Faulty update wreaks havoc with computers

Amarillo College will receive a $331,268 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) that will significantly enhance the College’s welding program, particularly through the acquisition of virtual reality (VR) training technology.

Baby found in Lubbock dumpster

The Lubbock Police Department is searching for the mother of a newborn baby that was found in a dumpster this past Saturday morning.The baby was found near 4th and Cherry Avenue at around 4 a.m.Anyone with information about the birth or circumstances is encouraged to call Crime Line at 806-741-1000.

EV sales growth not developing

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company’s goal of being able to produce one million EVs in North America by the end of 2025 is in doubt because the market for electric vehicles is dropping off.
Donald Trump was joined bySen. JD Vance of Ohio at the pair’s first event togetherin Michigan since becoming the GOPnominees at the Republican National Convention last Thursday.

Donald Trump was joined bySen. JD Vance of Ohio at the pair’s first event togetherin Michigan since becoming the GOPnominees at the Republican National Convention last Thursday.

Trump accepts nomination

Former president Donald Trump accepted the GOP nomination last Thursday at the Republican National Convention and delivered the longest acceptance speech in modern history laying out a populist agenda.

CCH offers sports physicals, immunizations

As summer continues, the start of the school year may still seem far off, but Castro County Healthcare is urging parents to schedule their children’s backto- school sports physicals and immunizations now.
Kimberly Cheatle

Kimberly Cheatle

SS director faces hearing, calls to resign

Lawmakers in Washington D.C. at hearings on Monday questioned the Secret Service (SS) and its director concerning the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13 and the refusal to grant additional security at his events.