TSU to hold first 2024 presidential debate

Texas State University-San Marcos will be the first Texas university to hold a presidential debate. The debate is scheduled for Sept. 16, 2024, and is the first of four for the general election.

HPWD adopts rule changes at November meeting

The High Plains Water District (HPWD) adopted rules changes required brought into play by the 88th Texas Legislature HB 2443. All groundwater conservation districts were required to adopt the new rule by Dec. 1 and implement the provision.

Mexico rejects Texas right to deport illegal aliens

The Mexican government protested the Texas Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 4 — which creates a state crime for entering the state illegally from Mexico and allows state and local authorities to deport undocumented immigrants.

Editor’s Message

With Thanksgiving upon us, we acknowledge the importance of families and friends as we share a feast, memories, and activities on the holidays.

Castro County Community Calendar

Nov. 19 Annual Thanksgiving Service. Fourth & Bedford Church of Christ. 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served after services. Nov. 21 Soldier Boxes. 9 a.m. at Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce. Nov. 24 – Dec. 22 Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive.

What is the bell-shaped curve?

There’s increasing emphasis for both private and public sectors to focus on higher-scoring people in certain skills. This clearly eliminates 50% of the population, who fall on the left side of the “bell-shaped curve.” And what is this “curve?”

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Tis the season to reflect upon and give thanks for our many blessings. While I have heard, and have since learned, that growing old is not for sissies, I do appreciate the fact that advancing years should bring us wisdom.

Pet Talk

Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends. It also can bring some hazards for pets. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday. Overindulging in the family feast can be unhealthy for humans, and even worse for pets.

No fishing

We can be restricted or refused entrance into certain places. Posted signs alert us when a location is off limits. Keep Out. Keep Off the Grass. Landowners set property boundaries with clearly displayed restrictions.

God’s Plan A is Never Thwarted

“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2 (NIV) The concept of God-tracking implies seeking and tracking the plans and purposes of God for your life.