Tri-State Fair kicks off on Sept. 23

The Tri-State Fair and Rodeo is just a month away and will be held Sept. 17-25 with most of the livestock competitions, fairway, vendors, concerts, rodeo, ag demonstrations and lots of fun for all ages. Starting Sept.17, live concerts this year will include Lindsey Lane, Gary P.

Texas Supreme Court sides with Abbott on mask mandates

The Texas Supreme Court on Sunday sided with Gov. Greg Abbott temporarily halting mask orders in Dallas and Bexar County. The ruling comes after several school districts and counties across the state defied Abbott’s executive order restricted local entities from instituting mask mandates.

Editor’s Message

This country has had a twoparty problem for years – the duopoly. So, what is the duopoly? In an article on the Independent Voters Network (IVN), it is cleared up. It is written by Shawn Griffiths who owes no allegiance to any party but votes on individual candidates and policy issues.

Castro Country Community Calendar

Community Aug. 2 – Aug. 20 DISD Backpack & School Supply Drive. Purchase items and return to drop off box.

Hegar distributes $1.07B in sales tax revenue

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.07 billion in local sales tax allocations for August - 17.4 percent more than in August 2020.

Meet the Bobcats & Bobbies

The annual Meet the Bobcats and Bobbies event will be held on August 12 at 7 p.m. Team line up for cross country, volleyball and football will begin at 6:45 p.m. in the designated locations.