Castro County Community Calendar

Troop #265 will be selling frozen casseroles. Three sizes available for chicken spaghetti and beef lasagna; also beef and chicken enchiladas. Must preorder by Aug 19. Pick up on Sept. 10 at Scout Building in Nazareth. To order, text Christine Acker 806-647-6837 or Lindsay Wilhelm 806-676-2244.

HTFCU Breaks Ground

Hereford Texas Federal Credit Union board members and staff broke ground on Wednesday morning at what will be their new offices in Dimmitt.

Schools receive accountability ratings

For the first time since the COVID pandemic began, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its accountability ratings for the state’s school districts and individual campuses. Nazareth ISD elementary/secondary came out on top among schools in Castro County, scoring an A or 98 out of 100.

CDC updates, relaxes Covid guidelines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its Covid-19 guidance on because, according to the agency, the virus presents a lower risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death.

Harvest Days Kicks Off Aug. 27

The Castro County Harvest Days celebration is just around the corner and promises to be the best yet with a full schedule of events on Aug. 27.

TxDOT kicks off ‘Drive sober, No regrets’ campaign

The Texas Department of Transportation announced it will kick off the “Drive Sober. No Regrets” drunk driving prevention campaign.

Griner sentenced to nine years in prison

A Russian court sentenced Brittney Griner to nine years in prison and a $9 million ruple fine ($145,161.36 US) after finding her guilty of bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia. Cannabis is illegal in Russia for both medicinal and recreational.

Pet Talk

What is Animal Abuse? Animal abuse, or animal cruelty is the crime of inflicting physical pain, suffering or death on an animal, usually a tame one, beyond necessity for normal discipline.