Oil, gas industry gears up drilling in Texas Panhandle

As oil and gas prices increase, production is increasing in the Texas Panhandle. Producers are finally seeing a profit again due to the price per barrel rising, thus starting to drill again. The price currently is around $73, with profitability hitting between $60 and $65 per barrel.

Friona police officer arrested for sexual assault

A Friona police officer has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child. Delia Ruiz, 30 of Friona, was arrest after Texas DPS Texas Rangers were requested by the Bovina Police Department to investigate the allegations.

Xcel provides options for higher summer bills

Xcel Energy is encouraging customers to get in touch with its customer agents to discuss options for bill payments if they’re concerned about summer electricity bills that have likely risen because of recent bouts of extreme heat.

Editor’s Message

As July 4th/Independence Day nears, it is good to remember why we celebrate our liberty and the sacrifice of so many who gave us a country of liberty.

Castro County Community Calendar

Community June 1 - July 31 Summer Reading Program. Rhoads Memorial Library. Theme is "Tails and Tales." Contact the library for more information. July 3 Nazareth Ballpark Fundraiser Drawing. Tickets sold at the concession stand during the Naz Youth League games and committee members.

TTU name on Military Times ‘Best for Vets’

For the ninth straight year, Texas Tech University has earned a spot on the 2021 Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. This year, the university ranked 62nd overall and 49th among public institutions. Texas Tech has been on this list every year since 2013.

Fatal accident claims one life

A crash involving a semitruck and a white cargo van resulted in one person injured and another dead last Wednesday. The early morning wreck occurred at Texas Hwy 86 and FM 1055 approximately seven miles west of Dimmitt.