Castro County News

U.S. unemployment rises to 3.8%

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Unemployment rates were higher in August in 10 states, lower in two states, and stable in 38 states and the District of Columbia, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday.
Naz Vet Science at Tri-State

Naz Vet Science at Tri-State

Naz Vet Science at Tri-State

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Nazareth FFA vet science team competed at the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo and came in with a team second place. Grace White was high point overall, with Michael Fulkerson placing seventh and Addie Schulte placing 10th . Harper Johnson also competed with the team.
House Republicans unveil balanced budget resolution

House Republicans unveil balanced budget resolution

House Republicans unveil balanced budget resolution

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the committee’s FY2024- FY2033 budget resolution, “Reverse the Curse.” The budget resolution balances the federal budget in 10 years and reduces deficits by $16.
Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted for alleged abuse of office and corruption of the AG office. He was reinstated following the Senate impeachment trial.

Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted for alleged abuse of office and corruption of the AG office. He was reinstated following the Senate impeachment trial.

AG Paxton acquitted, reinstated

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted by a majority vote of the Texas Senate on Saturday of all 16 articles of impeachment.

HPWD lowers tax rate

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (HPWD) Board of Directors conducted its regular monthly meeting on Sept.12. During the meeting, the board adopted the 2023 ad valorem tax rate of $0.0042 per $100 valuation. The 2023 adopted tax rate is 10.
Swifts defeat Longhorns

Swifts defeat Longhorns

Swifts defeat Longhorns

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Nazareth Swifts came in with a big win over the Hart Longhorns, 57-8. The Swifts had 17 first downs, 29 rushes for 265 yards, six receptions of 12 passing attempts for 110 yards, three fumbles, two penalties for 15 yards, 20 tackles and three sacks.
Swifts victorious over Tigers

Swifts victorious over Tigers

Swifts victorious over Tigers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Nazareth Swifts came in with a big homecoming game win against the Groom Tigers, 65-16. Nazareth came in with 16 first downs, 27 rushes for 255 yards, five completed passes in eight attempts for 113 reception yards.
Nazareth Spirit King Will Young and Spirit Queen Chloe Birkenfeld.

Nazareth Spirit King Will Young and Spirit Queen Chloe Birkenfeld.

New program helps young athletes

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Young athletes are challenged to constantly push their limits and strive for peak performance. To help them, their parents and coaches, Texas Beef Council (TBC) has launched the Sports Nutrition Game Plan, a power-packed beef nutrition resource for high school and college athletes.

TEA delays release of A-F school ratings

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Texas Education Agency said Tuesday it will delay the release of A-F school ratings for one month. The decision comes as several school districts filed a lawsuit against Education Commissioner Mike Morath over the changes to how A-F ratings are calculated.
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