Castro County News

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The date set for the release of “Ransom Canyon” by Netflix with Josh Dushamel and Minka Kelly in the starring roles is April 17. We have the book series by the same name here at Rhoads Memorial Library, ready for checkout.

Scriptural Confirmation

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 Immediately after Jesus had been baptized, according to the Law of Moses, the Holy Spirit led him into the wilderness where he fasted for 40 days.

We are blessed

How’s your day going?Many unnecessarily experience blue Mondays.Am I blue? No; I’m blessed. Rejoice; it’s blessed Monday!“Rejoice evermore.Pray without ceasing.In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV).
Castro County 4-H and Keep Texas Beautiful Youth Ambassador Spencer Acker gave the Castro County AgriLife Extension Office a facelift recently. For his capstone ambassador project, Acker installed two raised beds and two rain barrels for the extension programs and also did some weeding out along the fence line in the back.

Castro County 4-H and Keep Texas Beautiful Youth Ambassador Spencer Acker gave the Castro County AgriLife Extension Office a facelift recently. For his capstone ambassador project, Acker installed two raised beds and two rain barrels for the extension programs and also did some weeding out along the fence line in the back.

Castro County 4-Her Bryndle Gibson competed at the West Texas National Anthem Contest, placing ninth among a lot of youth vocalists. She will now be performing on April 12 at the youth concert following the junior rodeo.

Castro County 4-Her Bryndle Gibson competed at the West Texas National Anthem Contest, placing ninth among a lot of youth vocalists. She will now be performing on April 12 at the youth concert following the junior rodeo.

Castro County 4-Her Bryndle Gibson

Property tax rendition filing deadline April 15

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply for certain regulated property.

Paxton targets Cornyn in midterms

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming midterm elections.Appearing on Fox News, Paxton said it was time for a change and criticized Cornyn’s lack of production over the last 22 years.Paxton said Texas has a great U.S.

Measles cases climb to 505, three deaths

The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed 505 cases in the West Texas measles outbreak, with a third reported death on Tuesday.Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, reports 315 cases, with 33 cases in Lubbock County and another eight counties with reported cases.

SCOTUS allows use of Alien Enemies Act

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court on Monday handed down a decision to clear the way for the Trump administration to continue deporting Venezuelan migrants using the Alien Enemies Act.
OQS holds 27th festival

OQS holds 27th festival

OQS holds 27th festival

Despite some challenging weather, the 2025 Ogallala Quilt Festival was held this past weekend, April 4-5. It was the 27th festival hosted by the Ogallala Quit Society which was formed 28 years ago.The main event was held at the Dimmitt High School Activities Center, with other exhibits around town.