Castro County Community Calendar

June 18AG Mastermind – USDA Program. Castro County Extension. For more information, email Kristie Keys at kristie.keys@ag.tamu.edu or call Castro County Extension. Aug. 24Castro County Harvest Days. Castro County Courthouse and town square. Contact Fair Board for more information.

Pet Talk

Walking your dog daily is an excellent activity for dogs and owners alike, because it brings mental and physical stimulation to your pet and creates an unbreakable bond between you and your furry friend.

Library Lines ...

The number of registrants in our annual Summer Reading Program is approaching triple digits here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Will we pass the 100 mark? Only time will tell...

It’s a Promise

Peace...No, I’m not a hippie experiencing a 1960’s flashback. Peace is not a sign, slogan or figment of my imagination. Jesus, Prince of Peace, told his followers that there would be an absence of peace until His return.We should work for peaceful solutions and pray for peace.

Power and Love and a Sound Mind

A man’s heart plans his For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.2 Timothy 1:7 Pete woke up in a very low mood. He’d been battling with anxiety and depression for a few years.

Texas leads in wild hog population

Feral hogs have been proven to be bad for the U.S. economy — causing billions a year in damage to crops, fences, irrigation lines, managed landscapes and water supplies.The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates costs from their damage and control at an estimated $2.5 billion annually in the U.S.

Former Perryton AD faces federal charges

The former Perryton ISD coach and athletic director who was arrested earlier this year is now facing federal charges.Cole Underwood faces a count of enticement and attempted enticement of a 15year-old girl, a federal felony that carries a punishment of 10 years to life in prison.

Raising awareness for men’s health

Men are statistically less likely to visit healthcare providers regularly, with 80 percent showing reluctance compared to women. This hesitation can lead to severe and preventable health issues due to the neglect of routine checkups and screenings.

DISD honors teachers at employees awards luncheon

Abbott launches most wanted criminal illegal immigrants list

Governor Greg Abbott launched Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List last Tuesday, created in partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).