Castro County leads in administratively completed well permits in July

High Plains Water District (HPWD) received 37 administratively complete applications for water well permits during July 2022, with Castro County leading the way.

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.

Hart has the spirit

Hart cheerleaders are ready for football season. This year Paisley Reyna Mata, Diana Longoria, Elycia Gonzales, Priscilla Gagnard, Nina Barron, Roylynn Gonzales and Brianna Nalley will bringing spirit to the Longhorn fans.

ERCOT hires new CEO

ERCOT announced it has hired Pablo Vegas, a utility executive who lives in Ohio, will be the new leader of Texas’ main power grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

Drought persists in South Plains, Panhandle region

Severe or exceptional drought consumed many counties in the South Plains and Texas Panhandle, persisting with 222 counties, including Castro County, across the state under burn bans, and crops and cattle suffering in the midst of high heat and lack of rain.

The history of money

My friend Judy asks, “If money doesn’t grow on trees, then why do banks have branches?” This is such a good question, I consulted two experts: a friend who owes his bank money, and another guy whose desk faces an ATM machine. Here’s what they told me.

Editor’s Message

First day of school chaos abounds even though social media makes it look like all smiles and eagerness to begin a new year full of experiences and excitement, new friends and schedule.