Castro County News

Editor’s Message

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Newspapers across the nation are reacting to a police raid on a small-town Kansas newspaper, which is prompting a major First Amendment fight. The Marion County Record was raided by Marion Police Department, which confiscated computers, cell phones and a vast range of other reporting materials.
Pet

Pet

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Routine vaccinations are an essential part of your pet’s veterinary care, and veterinarians typically guide owners on how often your pet needs which shots. In the case of rabies, however, owners may be asked by their veterinarian if they prefer a vaccine that lasts one year or three years.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
“Paradise on the Plains” is the theme of the upcoming Castro County Harvest Days, slated for August 25-26, at the Courthouse Square. We have some of the Fair books here at Rhoads Memorial Library that provide details of the event as well as rules and guidelines for Fair entries.
Abbott issues disaster

Abbott issues disaster

Abbott issues disaster declaration due to wildfires

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott announced that he has issued a disaster declaration for 191 Texas counties in response to widespread wildfire activity throughout the state. Additional counties may be added as conditions warrant.

DPS urges caution as school year begins

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in-and-around school zones and neighborhoods as the new school year begins. They point to knowing state laws about driving near stopped school buses and not using cell phones when behind the wheel.

FDA states doctors can prescribe ivermectin

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
After two years of being punished and patients refused treatment, doctors are now free to prescribe ivermectin to treat COVID-19. Ashley Cheung Honold, a Department of Justice lawyer representing the FDA, said during oral arguments on Aug. 8 in the U.S.

State stock shows coming up fast

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The beginning of school marks a time when FFA and 4-H ag exhibitors will be facing a marathon of stock show competition that lasts into early spring. Coming up on Sept. 15 through Sept. 23 is the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo in Amarillo.
Jill Millican

Jill Millican

DISD approves property tax increase

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Dimmitt ISD Board of Trustees met on Aug. 14 and voted to increase the property tax rate following a public hearing. The property tax rate increase of $1.0915 would be comprised of an M&O (Maintenance and Operations) tax rate of $0.7565 and an I&S (Interest and Sinking) tax rate of $0.

U.S. Rep. Jackson, DPS in altercation

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson of Amarillo allegedly threatened a DPS state trooper and said he would bring down a local sheriff following an altercation at the White Deer Rodeo.
Bodycam footage has been released of the incident between U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson from Amarillo and DPS troopers was released after Jackson allegedly refused to clear the area for emergency responders, while cursing and threatening law enforcement. Jackson was first elected in 2020 to represent Texas’ 13th Congressional District.

Bodycam footage has been released of the incident between U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson from Amarillo and DPS troopers was released after Jackson allegedly refused to clear the area for emergency responders, while cursing and threatening law enforcement. Jackson was first elected in 2020 to represent Texas’ 13th Congressional District.

Hegar distributes $1.2B in sales tax allocations to counties, cities

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 2.8 percent more than in August 2022.
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