Castro County News

FUB campaign to help Perryton survivors

First United Bank is reintroducing the “Make Change” initiative in each of its 17 Banking Centers following the devastating tornado that hit Perryton, Texas, on June 15.
Distinctive college preparation

Distinctive college preparation

Distinctive college preparation

The nature of university students is changing. According to the Education Data Initiative, nearly 16 million undergraduate students are enrolled in college as of 2020. That represents a 4.3% decline over the previous year. Over 60% of the students are enrolled full-time.
The good old days

The good old days

The good old days

My Millennial neighbors – very nice people – asked me what it was like to be a Baby Boomer. I scratched my head like I was having a complex thought. But actually, it was just dandruff. Then I started talking.
State Senator Brandon Creighton and Gov. Greg Abbott

State Senator Brandon Creighton and Gov. Greg Abbott

Abbott signs two education reform bills

Last Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott signed several education reform bills including Senate Bill 17 and Senate Bill 18, that will alter some policies at colleges and universities.

Abbott signs animal welfare bills

On June 18, four historic animal welfare bills passed into law. During this legislative session, the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) pushed for all four bills: SB 876, HB 4164, HB 3660, and HB 598.
Pet

Pet

Pet Talk

The best place to be when the sweltering summer weather arrives is inside with air conditioning, yet livestock outside of air-conditioned barns often need other ways to beat the heat. Dr.
Library Lines ...

Library Lines ...

Library Lines ...

“There are more than 20,000 castles in Germany. Most of them are at least 100 years old and have been turned into museums, hotels, or cultural centers.

Caution, stop and Go

What’s your honest opinion? Do red lights interfere with your schedule? My husband doesn’t like sitting at big city red lights. They take so long to change. Personally, I prefer red lights over 4-way stop signs. Red lights take the guess work out of stopping and proceeding into traffic.

Trusting God’s Plan

In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will. Ephesians 1:11 My mind was numb, as I walked home from the business meeting.