Castro County News

I Wannabe

I was a young wannabe pianist. My best friend Carol was taking piano lessons at home on the family’s upright player piano. Today, that piano would likely sell as a priceless antique. We often inserted the music spindles and let the piano do all the work.

Cruz resolution overturns appliance regulation

A resolution banning non-condensing, natural gas fired waters by 2029 was signed into law by President Donald Trump.Introduced by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, H.J. Res. 20, the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval regarding the U.S.
Sam Settle (right, from Dimmitt) and David Anderson (left) embarked on bucket list journey before graduating from Oklahoma State University. (Photo by Peyton Little // @lil.flicks_)

Sam Settle (right, from Dimmitt) and David Anderson (left) embarked on bucket list journey before graduating from Oklahoma State University. (Photo by Peyton Little // @lil.flicks_)

Settle, Anderson embark on ‘bucket list’ journey

While most seniors spend this semester savoring all those “last times,” Oklahoma State University students Sam Settle (from Dimmitt) and David Anderson took a different route and spent their last semester on a journey of “first times” or bucket list.

Courthouse ground-use agreement approved

Commissioners reviewed the current use of the courthouse lawn and property and approved requiring a signed agreement and deposit at Commissioners Court this past Monday.

Texas lawmakers reach deal on tax cuts

Chairmen of key committees in the Texas House and Senate announced that the two chambers have come to consensus on how to deliver billions in property and business tax relief over the next two years.

U.S., China pause tariffs for 90 days

The U.S. and China have temporarily lowered tariffs for three months on each other’s products in efforts to ease trade tensions as they work toward a broader agreement.
Hegar distributes $1.3B

Hegar distributes $1.3B

Hegar distributes $1.3B in sales tax revenue

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2024.