AC aviation program a big success

Amarillo College (AC) recently reported its aviation program’s success in supplying “workforceready talent” to local companies, supplying some with at least half of locally based workforce.

Castro County 4-H

Castro County 4-H held a horsemanship clinic directed by the Texas Tech Ranch Horse Team and Coach Justin Stanton at the Schulte arena.

Lubbock to get new psychiatric center

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is beginning construction of the new Lubbock Psychiatric Center.Governor Abbott and the 88th Texas Legislature approved $121 million in funding for the hospital, which is slated for completion in 2027.

Rivera Sworn in at Conference

Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera attended the Sheriff ’s Association of Texas 147th Annual Conference and Training in Fort Worth on July 14 where he was sworn in by 1,300 law enforcement agencies and as an Honorary Sheriff ’s As sociation of Texas president.

Hart ISD selects new superintendent

The Hart ISD board of education announced that John Moffett is the lone finalist for the position of superintendent.The action was taken at a special meeting of the board on July 25.

Texas Democrats threaten walkout on special session

Texas House Democrats are fundraising to collect money that would be used to cover the $500-a-day fines lawmakers would be incurred if they leave to state to avoid redistricting in the state.

Tariff deadline looms on Aug. 1

The Texas business sector is now watching to see if a new tariff deal is announced before Monday, the Aug. 1 deadline when President Donald Trump’s high tariffs kick in again.