Texas industries weathering pandemic

All Texas industries have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but some have struggled more than others.

Unity in Community

Jesus asked, “What is your name?” “My name is Legion,” the man replied, “for we are many.” Mark 5:9 In today’s culture it is difficult to know who we truly are? Multi-platform marketing, astonishing advertisements, and a plethora of poignant propaganda pursue us at a dizzying rate every day.

Castro County Sheriff's Office Report

Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail Jan. 1-31, 2020 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: Jan. 1 Chad Barron, 29 of Dumas, was arrested by the Texas Highway Patrol for Possession of Marijuana under 2 ounces; Possession of Drug...

Voluntary ag mitigation preference on climate change

(Successful Farming) The incoming chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee says she will pursue “voluntary, producer-led” solutions, such as carbon markets, for agriculture’s contribution to fighting climate change, with the USDA providing expert advice to producers.

TBSWCD taking windbreak, fruit, nut tree orders

It’s a person who gives thought to the future who will plant a tree today that they may never get to sit in the shade of.

Constitutional Carry bill introduced in Texas House

A “Constitutional Carry” bill introduced in the Texas House would make it legal for Texans to carry a concealed firearm without a license and foster an environment hostile to federal gun control. Rep. Kyle Biedermann (R-Fredericksburg) filed House Bill 1238 (HB1238) on Jan. 21.

Predatory lenders received millions in subsidies

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds are part of a federal program created through the CARES Act to help small businesses stay afloat and keep their workforce employed during the devastating COVID-19 pandemic.

USDA borrowers may be eligible for relief

The Biden administration announced a temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures of farmers who borrowed money from the USDA and are in financial distress.

Texas rural telephone companies sue Public Utility Commission

Almost 50 rural Texas telephone cooperatives and companies have filed a lawsuit against the Public Utility Commission of Texas, accusing the state regulatory agency of illegally withholding universal service fund (“USF”) revenues crucial to maintaining the statewide telecommunications network in...

Editor’s Message

QAnon is becoming a threat to the country with it fantasy and conspiracy theories and false predictions. It gained momentum over the past three years and has developed into an extremist religio-political ideology.