Trade negotiations extended to Aug. 1

Secretary Scott Bessent announced the deadline had been extended as the U.S. continues to work out trade deals.

Editor’s Message

County Commissioners play a vital role in the administration of Texas counties.The commissioners court is comprised of four commissioners and the county judge. Each commissioner represents a specific precinct and the voters within the county.

Quinn Minute - The Truth

Do you believe everyone should tell the truth? Well, I believe everyone else should...but occasionally I need to lie.I lie mostly for domestic tranquility. For instance, here are three questions from a spouse that could require an untruthful response: 1.

DHS, ICE limit Congress access to detention facilities

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is placing new limitations on lawmakers seeking to visit detention facilities despite member of Congress having the legal right to make unannounced visits to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.Though lawmakers retain the ability to...

Castro County Community Calendar

July 7Free Sports Physicals. Nazareth athletesat Nazareth Gymnasium starting at 8:30 a.m. Medical Center of Dimmitt will be doing the physicals. For more information, contact Linda at 806-647-2194.July 8Hart Elementary Pre-k & Kinder Round Up. 4-6 p.m. Enroll in Kindergarten and apply for Headstart.

Library Lines ...

The fun of summer reading program continues here at Rhoads Memorial Library as youngsters enter the July phase of the event.

Pet Talk

Our pets are always there for us, and we want what’s best for them.

Scepter of Faith

Fairy tales stretch imaginations of the young and young at heart.I know there’s a vast difference between make-believe and reality. Fiction and nonfi ction are decidedly different.

You are a Light Born to Shine

In a world filled with noise and chaos, it’s easy to forget who you truly are. The opinions of others can cloud your vision.Society often tries to define you, but remember you are not what the world thinks you are. You were created with purpose.

SCOTUS rules for opt out in school LGBTQ themes

Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled in favor of Maryland parents who sought to opt out their children from instruction and classroom discussions involving books with LGBTQ themes and inclusions.The case involves a school which began introducing books with gay and transgenders in an elementary...