Castro County News

I already knew that!

I would like to be able to truthfully say I’ve got it all together, but I don’t. As much as I dislike being reminded of that fact, I am still very thankful that our Father loves me enough to not give up on me.
Tucker Parkinson

Tucker Parkinson

Parkinson loses life in tragic accident

The community ofWhitharral and many surrounding towns are mourning the loss of 15-year-old Tucker Parkinson of Levelland. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on Oct. 1, at around 3:30 p.m., Texas DPS was dispatched to the intersection of Hartford Rd. and Jamaica Rd.

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Texas A&M

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought against Texas A&M University claiming a faculty fellowship program in College Station discriminated against white and Asian male candidates. In a decision published last Friday, U.S.

Sheriff’s Report

Sept. 17 to Oct. 1 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: Sept.
WTAMU’s meat judging team was named reserve champion at the Eastern National meat Judging Contest. Ryan Heitschmidt from Nazareth ranked No. 6 individually.

WTAMU’s meat judging team was named reserve champion at the Eastern National meat Judging Contest. Ryan Heitschmidt from Nazareth ranked No. 6 individually.

WTAMU meat judging team name reserve champion

West Texas A&M University’s internationally successful meat judging team recently was named reserve champion at a national competition.
Hart VFD and State Farm are partnering up for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign which runs Oct. 8-14.

Hart VFD and State Farm are partnering up for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign which runs Oct. 8-14.

Hart VFD, State Farm promote fire prevention

The Hart Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” This year’s campaign, which runs Oct.
Francisco Martinez

Francisco Martinez

Martinez pleads guilty to murder

Francisco “Frankie” Martinez, 41,of Dimmitt, pleaded guilty to charges of the murder of Rachel Salinas this past Thursday in the 64th Judicial District Court of Castro County. Martinez was sentenced to 40 years in prison; Salinas’ family was present at the plea and sentencing.