King JESUS Said!

"Just tell them I sent you," said Trina, “and they'll give you those Bibles. If there's any problem, you let me know." Trina was a sister in Christ, with whom I go to church, and was retiring from her position as a director at the local juvenile detention center.

Xcel to hire 100 customer service agents

Xcel Energy announced the company will be hiring up to 100 customer service agents with the option to work remotely. The company said the jobs come with “generous pay” and benefits. Xcel Energy offers training for new employees and have boosted their starting pay by more than 20 percent.

Castro County Sherrif's Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail Sept. 7-27 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: Sept.

Plainview man arrested after suspected explosive device found

Plainview police say an early morning traffic stop led to the discovery of an improvised explosive device in a 60-year-old Plainview man's vehicle, and later an illegal weapon at his home. According to a statement by the Plainview Police Department, at about 12:52 a.m.

USDA, NRCS announces conservation assistance deadlines

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas has announced the first funding application deadline of Oct. 29, for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). A second funding application deadline will be Feb. 11, 2022.

LISD all-district band to march in National Independence Day Parade

Lubbock ISD all-district marching has been selected to perform at the National Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2022. The all-district marching band is made up of more than 300 students from Estacado, Monterey, Lubbock High and Coronado.

ATA All-American

Castro County 4-H Harrison Meador earned a spot as an ATA All-American, Sub-Junior second team with a score of 952. The Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) All-American team selections were made based on the All-American Awards Point System and 2021 performance.