Castro County News

Heathen dog or Christian dog?

Robert Kiser Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
My Christian dog or so I thought when I got a yellow labrador puppy. I really struggled with what to name him. My last dogs had names that implied it was a dog, I had a dog named Kuon which means dog in Hebrew, before that I had Muttley and I even had a dog named Dog.

USDAcloses southern border again

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins shut down the U.S. southern border ports to livestock trade after reports of a new case of New World Screwworm in Mexico last Tuesday.An announcement that the border would be re-opening again as part of a risk-based phase was suddenly cut short.

Commissioners tackle lengthy agenda

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The regular meeting of the Castro County Commissioners Court was held this past Monday with numerous action items to approve and reports from county entities. .County Judge Mandy Gfeller reported that the employee open enrollment for health insurance is scheduled for Aug. 20.
The 6th Grade Bobcats traveled to Plano and competed in the Court of 23 Hoops of Honor on July 12-13. The team won the championship title for the division. (Dimmitt Sports Media)

The 6th Grade Bobcats traveled to Plano and competed in the Court of 23 Hoops of Honor on July 12-13. The team won the championship title for the division. (Dimmitt Sports Media)

Summer Championships

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Hancock distributes $1.2B in sale tax revenue

Hancock distributes $1.2B in sale tax revenue

Hancock distributes $1.2B in sale tax revenue

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 4.5 percent more than in July 2024.
Paizlie Reyna-Matahas

Paizlie Reyna-Matahas

Hart native breaks collegiate track record

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Trackster Paizlie Reyna-Matahas etched her name into the record books by being a member of the Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) track team that recently set two national records.New records were set in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays at the Fort Worth Texas Wesleyan SAC Outdoor Championships.

Abbott announces special session agenda

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Wednesday identifying 18 agenda items for the upcoming Special Session that begins on July 21.“We delivered on historic legislation in the 89th Regular Legislative Session that will benefit Texans for generations to come,” said Abbott.

Editor’s Message

Lynda Work
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The imbalance of priorities in our federal and state governments becomes blatantly apparent when a disaster strikes. We see it every day.
Quinn Minute - Saturday

Quinn Minute - Saturday

Quinn Minute - Saturday Movies

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
On a hot summer Saturday when I was a kid, nothing topped a movie marathon in dark air-conditioned comfort.During the week we scouted area theaters for the best deals. Usually, those were half-day events that started before noon.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
July 12Nazareth German Fest. Naz Community Hall. German Meal at 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bingo (at Hall); Classic Car Show at 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Children’s Games at 1 to 4 p.m. at Community Park. Boy Scouts Flag Ceremony at noon.
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