Castro County Community Calendar

Sept. 22 Dimmitt Homecoming First Annual Homecoming Dance. Dimmitt Athletic Boosters. DHS Event Center, 9 to midnight. $10 person (covers entry, food and drinks) Sept. 23 & Sept. 25 Book Signing by David Espinoza. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West Texas Coffee, 107 E. Bedford. Books will be for sale.

Seize the moment: At 50-year mark, celebrate, strengthen the Public Information Act

With trust in government waning, a Texas law can help keep a closer watch on public officials. Even citizens who continue to have faith in government can use this law to stay better informed. How is taxpayer money spent? What’s happening behind the scenes as government decisions are made?

Pet Talk

Lumps and bumps are a normal part of life, but what do we do when we notice a new lump or bump on our furry friend?

Library Lines ...

Whether or not this idea is based on reality, I prefer to believe that I learn at least one new thing every day. Recently I discovered that “flipping boxcars” means rolling two dice and getting double sixes. (Okay, I never said that all learning leads one to become a rocket scientist.

The brevity of life

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. (Psalms 90:12 NLT) The brevity of life is a reality, but we often view it as a fantasy. Most deal with the brevity of life by just ignoring it. I had an epiphany a few years back: Gravity wins.

Not helpless, helpful

“Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds (Psalm 149:5 KJV).” Many of God’s children become incapacitated; bedridden and homebound. They learn to trust the LORD and count it all joy.

Lubbock man found guilty of crimes in Capitol breach

A Lubbock man was found guilty for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2022 breach of the U.S. Capitol. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ryan Scott Zink, 34, had been charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia with: 18 U.S.C.

Texas SOS moving to universal Apostille to certify documents

Beginning Oct.1, the Office of the Texas Secretary of State will update its current Apostille format to a universal Apostille/ single certificate. The Apostille is a certificate that certifies the origin of public records that are required for use abroad.

New services provided by HPWD

On Oct 1, HPWD will launch a new interactive portal for customers requesting water well permit applications and water well registrations. This service should expedite a request for a permit application or well registration at HPWD.

Texas inmate killed by cellmate

A Texas inmate accused of killing 22 older women over two years was killed Tuesday by his cellmate while serving a life sentence.