Senate advances property tax cuts

The Senate Committee on Local Government on Tuesday unanimously approved measures that would further increase the homestead exemption, the amount of property value a homeowner can write off before assessment.

Swiftettes Area Bound

Measles reported in Gaines County

The South Plains Public Health District reported that there have been 15 confirmed measles cases in Gaines County, which includes the towns of Seminole, Seagraves and Loop.While a majority of the cases are school-aged children, there are now a few adult cases, all of whom were not vaccinated.

Texas Senate passes school choice bill

Despite resistance from many in the state, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2 to create education savings accounts. SB 2 will now go to the House where top officials say they support to push the bill through.

DHS Robotics bound for Area

Cruz, Jackson push tax relief bill for Panhandle wildfire victims

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Ronny Jackson have reintroduced the Wildfire Victim Tax Relief and Recovery Act.The bill, if passed, would provide tax relief for victims who suffered significant losses in the Panhandle last year when wildfires burned 1.

Castro County News Hiring

The Castro County News will be hiring a new front office/circulation person asap. Please apply in person with resume if available for details.

Quinn Minute - After the Holidays

Many folks say that after a busy December, January can be a snoozer. So, here’s something to ponder: What is Santa Claus doing now?How about those reindeer? Ever wonder what they do? Me neither.Donner, Blitzen, Comet and other first stringers have enough seniority to draw vacation pay.

Editor’s Message

Headlines and reports abound regarding the potential hazards for Texas families, schools, and communities if vouchers are adopted in Texas. Rural Texas could suffer if funding is removed from public schools, the lifeblood of many small communities, as well as a major employer in many areas.