Castro County News

A major train railway accident was reported last Wednesday morning, when 17 cars of a BNSF Railway intermodal train derailed on the railroad’s Southern Transcon northeast of Hereford. The derailment occurred on the Hereford Subdivision, between the towns of Dawn and Hereford near the intersection of Highway 60 and DD. There were no injuries to the train crew. BNSF responded quickly and were on site with equipment to clear the area and restore the track. BNSF said in a statement it reopened one of the two ma

A major train railway accident was reported last Wednesday morning, when 17 cars of a BNSF Railway intermodal train derailed on the railroad’s Southern Transcon northeast of Hereford. The derailment occurred on the Hereford Subdivision, between the towns of Dawn and Hereford near the intersection of Highway 60 and DD. There were no injuries to the train crew. BNSF responded quickly and were on site with equipment to clear the area and restore the track. BNSF said in a statement it reopened one of the two ma

Major Train Derailment

A major train railway accident was reported last Wednesday morning, when 17 cars of a BNSF Railway intermodal train derailed on the railroad’s Southern Transcon northeast of Hereford.

Unemployment drops in 14 states

Unemployment rates were lower in July in 14 states and the District of Columbia, higher in 3 states, and stable in 33 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Library Lines ...

Our meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library will be the site of county fair entries when Castro County Harvest Days commences on Saturday, Aug. 27. A variety of entries will be onsite for inspection as the annual event is set to feature a day of family fun and entertainment.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Witnessing the birth of an animal can be a beautiful experience, but it can also be stressful or even scary if things do not go as planned. While most animals can give birth with little to no human interference, it’s still important to be prepared and watch for signs that help is needed. Dr.

Jesus, Your Stunt Double

For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 I once interviewed an amazing lady for my radio talk show called, Linda. Linda came from a broken home.

Poor Listeners

‘Pardon me, sorry I didn’t hear you. What did you say?’ Through no fault of their own, many individuals are hearing impaired. Multitudes among us are listening impaired; dull of hearing, they will be held accountable. I sense a frustration in the Book of Hebrews' writer.

LP&L moving into competitive market

The Lubbock City council and the Electric Utility Board approved for Lubbock Power and Light to move into a competitive market with a unanimous vote back in February. LP&L confirmed it filed the official 12 month notice to ERCOT, putting them one step closer to the retail market.
Texas Rangers make manager change

Texas Rangers make manager change

Texas Rangers make manager change

The Texas Rangers Monday announced that the club has dismissed manager Chris Woodward. Third base coach Tony Beasley has been named as the team’s interim manager through the remainder of the 2022 season.