Hegar distributes $1.1B sales tax revenue

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 6.3 percent more than in September 2023.These allocations are based on sales made in July by businesses that report tax...

Longhorns fall to Panthers

The Hart Longhorns fell to the Whitharral Panthers this past Friday 56-12 in a nonleague Passing leaders for the Longhorns were Jayden Juzzano with five completions of five attempts for 80 yards and one touchdown; and Noah Marin with five of 12 attempts for 75 yards.Leading rushers were Noah Marin...

Fall Respiratory Virus Vaccines

What pregnant people should know.Fall brings cooler days and more time indoors. This makes it easier for viruses like influenza (flu),COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to spread. These illnesses can be especially risky for pregnantpeople and newborns.

Big Lots files for bankruptcy

Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from its debts, with the discount retailer citing inflation and high interest rates as reasons.

Quinn Minute - Goldilocks and the bears

What’s the real meaning of the fairy tale about Goldilocks?To be frank (although Frank is not my name), “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is more confusing than a stop sign on a roller coaster track.First, you gotta accept that a bear family owns a fancy two-story deep in the woods.

Editor’s Message

The battle for freedom of the press is ongoing and ever challenged as we see the powers that be trying to or pressured into censoring any news or opinions that the government or corporate entities may not like.Members of the press and even citizens are told to stick to the script of the current...

Castro County Community Calendar

Two-man scramble, entry fee $75 per person with sack lunch included in entry. Custom prices for winner of tourney, longest drive, closest to pin and much more. Send entries to DVFD or Dimmitt Recreation.Pink Ladies’ 12th Annual Highway to Hell*O Terlingua. Dimmitt Recreation and Country Club.

Pet Talk

The abandonment of pets has far-reaching consequences for the animals involved as well as for the community. Abandonment exposes dogs and cats to an uncertain fate, once on the streets they must fend for themselves and may suffer from hunger, thirst, injuries and diseases.

Library Lines ...

National Hispanic Heritage Month spans Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

Panelists to share ideas on aquifer depletion

Is the Panhandle and South Plains doomed to witness a “race to the bottom” as irrigated agriculture continues its massive drawdown of the vital Ogallala aquifer?Three farmers and ranchers from the region will give their take on measures that could possibly preclude such an environmental disaster...