Castro County News

The Burning Bush Syndrome

Exodus chapter 3 1-4, 7-10 Moses was looking after Jethro’s sheep. Jethro was the father of Moses’ wife. And he was the priest in the country called Midian. Moses led the sheep to the western side of the *desert. And he came to God’s mountain called Horeb.
Swiftettes advance to Area

Swiftettes advance to Area

Swiftettes advance to Area

The Nazareth Swiftettes bested the Hartley Lady Tigers in the Bi-District championship round of the playoff s, 62-17.
Rep. Jodey Arrington

Rep. Jodey Arrington

Arrington introduces balanced budget amendment

This past week, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, Chairman of the House Budget Committee,and Sen. Mike Braun, from Indiana, introduced the Business Cycle Balanced Budget Amendment (BCBBA), legislation requiring the federal government to balance its budget and reign in out-of-control spending.
Featured Teacher – Ruth Ann Berry

Featured Teacher – Ruth Ann Berry

Preparations continue for quilt festival

Ogallala Quilt Festival committees and quilters are steadily gearing up for the annual event, with the deadline for entering now past and the first 200 entries accepted.

WTAMU to offer embedded associate degrees

West Texas A&M University students soon can earn an associate degree en route to completing their bachelor’s degree, thanks to a new plan approved by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents that will help combat student indebtedness.
Hegar distributes $1.3B in sale tax revenue

Hegar distributes $1.3B in sale tax revenue

Hegar distributes $1.3B in sale tax revenue

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he is sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 1.6 percent more than in February 2023. Locally, Castro County received $24,961, a 1.
Swiftettes win over Lady Roos

Swiftettes win over Lady Roos

Swiftettes win over Lady Roos

The Nazareth Swiftettes defeated the Kress Lady Roos, 70-23. The Swiftettes took a strong lead in the first half, scoring 24 points in the first quarter and 20 points in the second quarter, leaving Kress trailing 44-10 as the first half ended.
Swiftettes win over Lady Roos

Swiftettes win over Lady Roos

Swiftettes tally win over Lady Horns

The Nazaeth Swiftettes came in with a win over the Lazbuddie Lady Horns, 6015. Nazareth took control in the first quarter, 19-0 and continued widening their lead throughout the rest of the game.