Castro County News

The Texas DPS announce the creation of the new Homeland Security Division. Leading the divisions are (left to right) assistant chief Mike George, Homeland Security Operations; assistant chief Amy Hauc, Intelligence and Counterterrorism; chief of operations Gerald Brown; and DPS Col. Freeman F. Martin. (photo courtesy of Texas DPS)

The Texas DPS announce the creation of the new Homeland Security Division. Leading the divisions are (left to right) assistant chief Mike George, Homeland Security Operations; assistant chief Amy Hauc, Intelligence and Counterterrorism; chief of operations Gerald Brown; and DPS Col. Freeman F. Martin. (photo courtesy of Texas DPS)

The Texas DPS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Sept. 20Annual Hwy to Hell-O Terlingua and DVFD Golf Scramble. Chili Cookoff turn in 2 p.m. Salsa turn in at noon; bean turn in 1 p.m. Cooking outside pool area at Dimmitt Country Club. Raffle for $1,000 Visa gift card. Silent Auction. All proceeds go to Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department.

Lubbock County to process Tesla titles

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Lubbock County is set to become the West Texas new vehicle title state processing center for Tesla.The decision will bring almost $10 million to the county.Currently Tesla has a backlog of approximately 5,000 transactions, according to Ronnie Keister, Lubbock County tax assessor collector.
Nazareth’s Kennedy Wil-helmon

Nazareth’s Kennedy Wil-helmon

Nazareth’s Kennedy Wil-helmon

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Nazareth’s Kennedy Wilhelmon July 25 joined 58 students from Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico competed in the Texas Cattle Feeders Association Junior Fed Beef Challenge.Wilhelm, an 8th-grade student, earned third place in the Junior Division with her presentation on Prime Pursuits.
Jaden Pigg,

Jaden Pigg,

Jaden Pigg,

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Jaden Pigg, 2021 graduate of Nazareth High School, earned her bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise in December and is now working towards her master’s degree at West Texas A&M University. She has joined the teaching staff at Wildorado Independent School District.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
When a disaster is on the horizon, timely evacuation can become much more challenging for owners whose horses and livestock can’t simply squeeze into the backseat.
Pat Bagley shared her ceramic representation of vegetables as the August Display of the Month.

Pat Bagley shared her ceramic representation of vegetables as the August Display of the Month.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
August’s display of the month here at Rhoads Memorial Library is provided by Pat Bagley. She is sharing some of her ceramic representations of vegetables which grow in a garden.We are looking for a replacement for our part-time hire, Paola Alonzo.

When God Calls Us Home

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Do you ever feel compelled to give someone a call?Maybe you sensed their need for help and encouragement. You could have sent an email; written them a personal note or selected the perfect greeting card. I’d guess most of us have felt those gentle nudges from time to time.

The Meekness Dilemma

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. Psalm 37:11 Jesus stood to his feet on the hillside that provided one of the natural amphitheaters on the banks of Lake Tiberias. He was surrounded by a great crowd. He began his famous discourse known as the Beatitudes.
Subscribe to