Castro County News

Bail reform package heads to Senate floor

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
by Richard Lee The Senate Criminal Justice Committee last Wednesday unanimously passed a package of bills aimed at reforming the state’s bail bond system, specifi cally giving judges more latitude to deny bail to offenders they think pose a threat to the public.

God is the God of 100%

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Ephesians 3:20 “I was preaching the good news of the healing power of God when a lady shouted out from the back of the church, ‘I can see! I can see!’.

Registration underway for Panhandle Food Summit

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
by Jim Steiert Ogallala Commons and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are conducting the Texas Panhandle Local Food Summit on Tuesday, March 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Swisher County Activities Association Barnin Tulia.Registration is $35 per person.

Senate confirms Kennedy to lead HHS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The U.S. Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services last Thursday 52-48, with all Democrats and a single Republican, Sen. Mitch McConnell opposing him.

Gullible Gert’s Regret

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Don’t believe everything you hear or read. Gullible Gert lived to regret her decisions. The wisdom of the Proverbs writer touches on gullibility.“The inexperienced believe anything, but the sensible watch their steps (Proverbs 14:15 HCSB).”Show me the Scripture to back up your belief.
Nazareth FFA Pierce Wilhelm competed in the Commercial Steer Speech Contest at the San Antonion Stock Show and placed 10th overall. The competition included a speech and answering questions.

Nazareth FFA Pierce Wilhelm competed in the Commercial Steer Speech Contest at the San Antonion Stock Show and placed 10th overall. The competition included a speech and answering questions.

Annie’s Project-Education for Women in Agriculture slated for March, April

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
by Kristie Keys, AgLife Extension Agent The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold Annie’s Project-Education for Women in Agriculture, a nationally acclaimed, six-week educational workshop tailored toward women in agriculture from March 4 to April 15 in Plainview.
The Dimmitt High School Class of 2025 seniors have begun applying to colleges and universities in Connie Montelongo’s College and Career Readiness class. So far, they have had the opportunity to hear from representatives of Tulsa Welding School, West Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Amarillo College, and Amarillo College’s Hereford Campus, gaining valuable insights into their options.

The Dimmitt High School Class of 2025 seniors have begun applying to colleges and universities in Connie Montelongo’s College and Career Readiness class. So far, they have had the opportunity to hear from representatives of Tulsa Welding School, West Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Amarillo College, and Amarillo College’s Hereford Campus, gaining valuable insights into their options.

The Dimmitt High School Class of 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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