Create a budget for vacation spending

When planning a vacation, it is likely accounted for big-ticket items like flights or housing, but according to experts, it’s the daily spending that could blow the budget.

Texas updating vehicle title, registration system

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles spoke today about changes to make trips to it’s locations more efficient. The Chair of the Board and the Executive Director talked to the Tax Accessors Collectors Association about updating the registration and titling system at the convention center.

Castro County Sheriff's Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail June 6 to 12 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: June 6 Maria Benavidez Martinez, 68 of Dimmitt, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office on a Castro County warrant for Theft...

Former Friona police officer charge, convicted of sexual assault

A former Friona police officer charged with sexually assaulting at least two teenage boys was sentenced week to 20 years in federal prison.

Castro 4-Hers attend leadership lab

Castro County 4-hers attended the 2022 Junior Leadership Lab in Happy on June 2-4. Held at Ceta Canyon, the 13 campers were greeted by Audrey Wooten, the county’s only counselor for this year’s lab.

FDA approves vaccine under protest by doctors

(Children’s Health Defense) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) vaccine advisory panel voted unanimously to recommend Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 to 17 after determining the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks for use.

Tourism strong at Lake Meridith despite high gas prices

With the nation experiencing high gas prices and inflation, many summer vacations have been cancelled or changed. Despite the current state of the economy local businesses say visitors, bait, tackle, watercraft and boat rentals are strong and steady for Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.

Fourth on Broadway announces July 4 festivities

For those looking for some fun on July 4 holidays, organizers for the 32nd Annual Fourth on Broadway in Lubbock have announced the lineup for the weekend’s festivities complete with music, a parade, fish eating contests, inflatables, games and lots of free activities.

Editor’s Message

Nazareth ISD continues to prove that it has a the right “recipe” for developing character and success in both academics and athletic competition. The most recent trip to state for the Nazareth Swifts is indicative of that.

Grocery Store Visit

Last week when I walked into the grocery, I was in no hurry. If I get home too early, my wife makes me work. Each time I enter that store, I scrub my hands with the free sanitizer. After a couple minutes, I am the model of sterility. An older lady at a small table invites me to try a new recipe.