Distraction thieves busy

Lubbock police officials are warning residents about a group of distraction thieves who, for at least three months, have been stealing from women in West Texas.

Amarillo airport to get new taxiways

After decades, two taxiways are currently being reconstructed at the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport. The taxiways were identified during an inspected that they needed to be replaced.

Ask the Agent

Hydration is Critical to Health Your body is made up of about 60% water. Water makes up 75% of your brain, 75% of your muscles, 22% of your bones, and 83% of your blood. The body requires water to maintain homeostasis and carry out numerous vital functions.

Castro County Community Calendar

Community April 13 – June 8 Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce. Office will be temporarily closed. Call 806-647-2524 and leave a voicemail. April 20-29 Free Diabetes Education Classes. The South Plains, District 2 Diabetes Education is offering a free four-class series on managing Type 2 diabetes.

Editor’s Message

The Second Amendment is under attack – and so is the Constitution.

CCH honors occupational therapists

In celebrating April Occupational Therapy Month, Castro County Healthcare has been honoring personnel who work in the field for Castro County.

Sales tax allocation payments down 3.5%

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last Wednesday he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $677.3 million in local sales tax allocations for April, 3.5 percent less than in April 2020.