April now child abuse awareness month

The Commissioners Court approved a proclamation designating April as Castro County Child Abuse and Awareness Month. Castro County joined other counties in Texas as it does each year in promoting awareness for a continuing problem and assistance for victim of child abuse. Judge Carroll Gerber presented the proclamation to the Castro County Welfare Board: (left to right) Jennifer Sullivan, board secretary, Dianne Wilhelm, president of board, Judge Carroll Gerber, Joe Josselet, board member, and Melissa Carpenter, board treasurer.