Castro County News

TPWD Lubbock office suffers fire

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
After the fire alarm system was triggered, Lubbock Fire Rescue (LFR) responded to find the building’s sprinkler system engaged. Between LFR and the sprinkler system, the fire was extinguished and LFR cleared the scene. No personnel were injured.
DISD Retiring Teachers (left to right) - Lisa Gunstream, Rebecca Rodriguez, Jeanie Birkenfeld, Larry Leivas and Darla Fisher. Not pictured, Chole Ortiz and Anita Velasquez.

DISD Retiring Teachers (left to right) - Lisa Gunstream, Rebecca Rodriguez, Jeanie Birkenfeld, Larry Leivas and Darla Fisher. Not pictured, Chole Ortiz and Anita Velasquez.

DISD honors staff, board members

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
DISD held its Employee Awards Luncheon on May 24 and presented awards to staff and school board members. See more photos on back page.DISD Outgoing School Board members – Chevo Lumbrera (Place 3) who has served for 28 years; and Richard Martinez (Place 1) with 17 years of service.

Nelson urges ballot privacy procedures

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Secretary of State Jane Nelson today issued an advisory on the urgent need to protect the privacy of Texas voters.The advisory comes at a time when there are claims of publicly disclosing ballots for political purposes.“Every Texan has the right to a secret ballot, and that right must remain sacred.
This past Thursday, Nazareth graduate and FFA chapter memberChloe Birkenfeld won the $20,000 Texas FFA scholarship sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. There were 150 finalists competing for scholarships.

This past Thursday, Nazareth graduate and FFA chapter memberChloe Birkenfeld won the $20,000 Texas FFA scholarship sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. There were 150 finalists competing for scholarships.

This past Thursday, Nazareth graduate and FFA

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Governor Gregg Abbott took time out from his busy schedule to attend the first ever T20 World Cup held in Dallas and meet the Cricket USA team and coaches. Dallas was selected to co-host the big event, the first in the United States. (photo courtesy of Governor’s Office)

Governor Gregg Abbott took time out from his busy schedule to attend the first ever T20 World Cup held in Dallas and meet the Cricket USA team and coaches. Dallas was selected to co-host the big event, the first in the United States. (photo courtesy of Governor’s Office)

T20 World Cup debut held in Dallas

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott celebrated making a bit of Texas history when the first ever T20 Cricket World Cup was played in the United States.“We hosted the FIRST EVER T20 Cricket World Cup in the United States— right at Grand Prairie Stadium,” said Abbott.

TEXAS Outdoor Musical kicks off June 6

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The Texas Panhandle offers a bit of culture in the summer with performances beginning in June for “TEXAS” and “Shakespeare in the Canyon.”Widely known, the 58th season of the TEXAS Outdoor Musical will get underway on June 6 and run through Aug.
Hating Excellence

Hating Excellence

Hating Excellence

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Too many public organizations gravitate towards performance at the lowest common denominator. Private organizations do too, but mediocrity’s poison is more prevalent in public settings. There is something stifling in dense bureaucracies.The causes of challenges in public higher education are varied.
Quinn Minute - Aunts, uncles and cousins

Quinn Minute - Aunts, uncles and cousins

Quinn Minute - Aunts, uncles and cousins

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
My friend Mel just got back from an aunt’s funeral, where he met family members he did not know he had.Personally, I’ve met more relatives at funerals than I have at weddings…but maybe it’s because weddings require an invitation.Last month, my uncle told me that my third cousin had died.
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