Castro County News

Nazareth FFA

Nazareth FFA

Nazareth FFA

Nazareth FFA hosted the 2022 District Banquet with Chloe Birkenfeld being among the officers who assisted in a successful event. Brooklyn Birkenfeld was elected 2023 District Treasurer. The Nazareth talent team won the District contest.

Led the Way

Can one solitary reindeer make a difference? Where would you expect to find Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer? Does he sulk at the North Pole? Maybe skeptics think Rudolph would be lagging behind a sleigh in flight. Is he really needed by the team?
(Above) North Gin

(Above) North Gin

(Above) North Gin

(Above) North Gin, Jim Bradford and Jordy Rowland donated to the Sheriffs Toy Drive and to the Castro County Children Protective Services on Dec. 7. Chief Deputy Michael Pantoja and Sheriff Sal Rivera accepted on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office.

Boozer receives director creditation

Two directors from Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative (DSEC) recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

Phase 2 of election audit released

Texas Secretary of State John Scott on Tuesday released a report on the second and final phase of the agency’s full forensic audit of the 2020 General Election in four of Texas’ largest counties: Collin, Dallas, Harris and Tarrant.
Bright Lights of Christmas

Bright Lights of Christmas

Bright Lights of Christmas

The 2023 Chamber of Commerce Light Parade was a big success. The winners were: Best Overall - Western Equipment; Shining Star - Castro County Healthcare; and Most Festive – FBC Kids. Judges for the parade were Jonathan Sullivan, King Burney and Eliezer Garrido.
The Nazareth Swifts competed at the Martin’s Mill’s Bryan Mewbourn Invitational this past weekend and came home with a Consolation title, winning three of four games at the tourney: Grapeland 50 – Naz 45 (L); Naz 40 (W) - West Rusk 35; Naz 59 (W)- Redwater 38; Consolation game – Naz 45 (W) 45 – Tatum 34.

The Nazareth Swifts competed at the Martin’s Mill’s Bryan Mewbourn Invitational this past weekend and came home with a Consolation title, winning three of four games at the tourney: Grapeland 50 – Naz 45 (L); Naz 40 (W) - West Rusk 35; Naz 59 (W)- Redwater 38; Consolation game – Naz 45 (W) 45 – Tatum 34.

DPS encourages be safe and aware

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging everyone to end 2022 safely as they travel and spend time with family and friends this holiday season. The Texas Highway Patrol will conduct its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaign beginning Dec.
NORAD gears up to track Santa

NORAD gears up to track Santa

NORAD gears up to track Santa

The Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) began tracking Santa Claus in 1955 and did so until CONAD was replaced with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in 1958.

Unemployment rate holds at 4.0%

Texas unemployment rates remained unchanged in November at 4.0 percent compared to October, with more than a half million people remaining unemployed. Utah had the lowest jobless rate in November, 2.2 percent. The next lowest rates were in Minnesota and North Dakota, 2.3 percent each.
North Gin Gift of Giving

North Gin Gift of Giving

North Gin Gift of Giving

Presented by Jordy Roland and Jim Bradford, North Gin proudly made Christmas donations on behalf of their customers to the Castro County Child Protect Services and Sheriff ’s Offi ce Toys for Tots, local organizations led by people who go above and beyond to help make the Christmas season special.