Castro County News

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Finally, “Eruption,” the longawaited newly released book by highly esteemed authors Michael Crichton and James Patterson, has arrived here at Rhoads Memorial Library! Released on June 3, 2024, it has taken a while to arrive at our facility, but it is here now, ready for checkout.

Mindful of His Presence

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2 “My days are so crazy,” said Mary describing an average day at the office. “I find myself running about trying to keep my head above water for 10 hours a day.

DPS arrests criminal illegal immigrants of interest

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the capture of at least a dozen wanted criminal illegal immigrants of interest across the state – just some of the thousands of identified fugitives who have entered the United States illegally and committed crimes in Texas.

Federal judge blocks Title IX expansion in Texas, Montana

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Biden administration’s plan to rewrite and expand Title IX coverage took a blow after a district judge granted Texas and Montana’s request for a preliminary injunction against the federal government’s attempt “to impose a sweeping new social policy” allowing coverage for gender identity.

Texas wall at 34 miles

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
As Gov. Greg Abbott continues to the promote a state-funded wall along the Mexico-Texas border, only 34 miles of the structure have been built in the past three years, costing the state and taxpayer up to $25 to $30 million per mile.

Shark injures swimmers at South Padre Island

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Fourth of July celebrations at South Padre Island were disrupted after several people became the victims of shark attacks.According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, two people were bitten and two more encountered a shark, but were not seriously injured.
A crop-dusting midair crash in Cochran County is being investigated after two Air Tractor pilots collided while spraying a cotton field, killing one pilot and injuring another. Photo courtesy of Cochran County Sheriff’s Office.

A crop-dusting midair crash in Cochran County is being investigated after two Air Tractor pilots collided while spraying a cotton field, killing one pilot and injuring another. Photo courtesy of Cochran County Sheriff’s Office.

Crop duster collision being investigated

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on the tragic June 14 plane crash in Cochran County involving two crop duster planes that collided in midair while working over a cotton field.

TTU research team studies Hurricane Beryl

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Texas Tech University Hurricane Research Team (TTUHRT) was bound for Corpus Christi area on July 7 to study Hurricane Beryl when it makes landfall.Dr. Brian Hirth, a TTU research professor, along with his research team, logged in the 21st deployment since 2004.
Local food producer Layton Schur from Frontier Market in Plainview will be speaking at the Local Food Producers Field Day.

Local food producer Layton Schur from Frontier Market in Plainview will be speaking at the Local Food Producers Field Day.

Local food producers farm tour scheduled

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Food producers and foodies willhavetheopportunitytocheck out the tasty fruits and vegetables being grown for local markets on July 24.Ogallala Commons (OC)is collaborating with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Serviceoffi ces in Swisher and Hale counties, with a generous grant support from the Mary E.
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