Parents urged to update student immunizations

As the beginning of school approaches, it is important to for parents to be aware of vaccine requirements in schools and childcare centers.The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) creates the rules and works with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure they are followed.

Castro County 4-H and Texas 4-H STEM

Hart ISD announces changes for upcoming school year

Hart ISD announced there will be several changes concerning student drop off, lockers and cell phones and the dress code.Elementary students will be dropped off at the cafeteria where breakfast will be served from 7:40 to 8:15 a.m. Students will be counted as tardy if arriving after 8 a.m.

Editor’s Message

People are susceptible to propaganda due to a combination of psychological, social, and cognitive factors.These include biases like confirmation bias and in-group bias, the tendency to seek validation from like-minded individuals, and the emotional appeal of propaganda.

Quinn Minute - Bells, bells and more bells

Every day, every hour… those annoying bells. Bells ruled my life at home and in school.The first sound each morning came from my alarm clock. It didn’t stop until I pushed a button. That is hard to find with your eyes closed.

More floods pound Central Texas

Flash flood warnings continued in numerous parts of Central Texas on Monday, hampering many search and rescue efforts.The NWS warned of a dangerous situation unfolding across northern Uvalde, eastern Real, western Bandera and southwest Kerr County after 2 to 4.78 inches fell in three to four hours.

Castro County Community Calendar

July 25CCHD Blood Drive. West Texas Coffee. 1 to 5 p.m. All donors receive Boots N Badges T-shirt and Wonderland ticket.July 29Nazareth Community Blood Drive. Naz Community Hall. 3 to 7 p.m. Ranch Horsemanship Clinic. Schulte Rodeo Arena. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.For all school-age youth and skill levels.

Library Lines ...

Our set of front doors here at Rhoads Memorial Library are now a joy to open and close, courtesy of Glass Inc. of Amarillo. Patrons visiting our facility encountered one door that was locked since it ceased to function while the other door was so stiff it was almost impossible to pry open.Glass Inc.

Pet Talk

One of the most important and rewarding things you can do as a pet parent is to train your dog well, but it’s often hard to know how to get started. Here are some handy training tips to help you and your pup get started.1.