Sheriff’s Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail June 27 to July 3 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: June 28 David Ray Burrow, 42 of Stratford, was booked into jail for out of county inmate housing for Sherman County.

Freezing child’s credit could avoid identity theft

As fraud numbers continue to increase, identity protection experts are urging parents to freeze their child’s credit to avoid a lifetime of financial headaches. According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity fraud incidents increased around 45% in 2020, with children frequently the target.

Committee votes to bar China ag land purchases

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, who ranks third in House Republican leadership, cited national security concerns a week after a House committee voted to prohibit China from purchasing agricultural land in the United States. The “Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security Act” sponsored by Rep.

Biden continues depleting SPR

More than 5 million barrels of oil that were part of a historic U.S. emergency reserves released to lower domestic fuel prices were exported to Europe and Asia last month, according to data and sources, even as U.S. gasoline and diesel prices hit record highs.

Kleman named to Board of Directors

Nazareth Landry Kleman was recently named vice president of the 2022-2023 North American Limousin Junior Association Board of Directors.

WTAMU joins forces with Weatherford College

Two pioneers of higher education in Texas are joining forces to make the transition easier into West Texas A&M University’s acclaimed Graduate School. Weatherford College President Tod A. Farmer and WT President Walter V.

Abbott announces Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program

Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism announced the opening of applications, beginning July 6, for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR) established by Senate Bill 8 and signed into law by the Governor following the 87th Legislative...

Biden vax mandate remains blocked

A federal appeals court has kept the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees blocked until at least September. The 5th U.S.

West Texas A&M University

West Texas A&M University has recently deepened its partnership with our region’s community colleges and is committed to engaging rural areas with smaller populations.

Ideal jobs

My co-worker Tom said he’s thinking about trying a new career. He should make that move soon, because he’s 63 years old. I share his concern, for I too have often wondered if I should stay in a job, switch professions, or just go back to sleep at my desk.