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TPWD Lubbock office suffers fire

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
After the fire alarm system was triggered, Lubbock Fire Rescue (LFR) responded to find the building’s sprinkler system engaged. Between LFR and the sprinkler system, the fire was extinguished and LFR cleared the scene. No personnel were injured.
DISD Retiring Teachers (left to right) - Lisa Gunstream, Rebecca Rodriguez, Jeanie Birkenfeld, Larry Leivas and Darla Fisher. Not pictured, Chole Ortiz and Anita Velasquez.

DISD Retiring Teachers (left to right) - Lisa Gunstream, Rebecca Rodriguez, Jeanie Birkenfeld, Larry Leivas and Darla Fisher. Not pictured, Chole Ortiz and Anita Velasquez.

DISD honors staff, board members

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
DISD held its Employee Awards Luncheon on May 24 and presented awards to staff and school board members. See more photos on back page.DISD Outgoing School Board members – Chevo Lumbrera (Place 3) who has served for 28 years; and Richard Martinez (Place 1) with 17 years of service.

Nelson urges ballot privacy procedures

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Secretary of State Jane Nelson today issued an advisory on the urgent need to protect the privacy of Texas voters.The advisory comes at a time when there are claims of publicly disclosing ballots for political purposes.“Every Texan has the right to a secret ballot, and that right must remain sacred.
This past Thursday, Nazareth graduate and FFA chapter memberChloe Birkenfeld won the $20,000 Texas FFA scholarship sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. There were 150 finalists competing for scholarships.

This past Thursday, Nazareth graduate and FFA chapter memberChloe Birkenfeld won the $20,000 Texas FFA scholarship sponsored by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. There were 150 finalists competing for scholarships.

This past Thursday, Nazareth graduate and FFA

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
June 9Immaculate Conception Church Annual Jamaica. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the City Park.June 18 AG Mastermind – USDA Program. Castro County Extension. For more information, email Kristie Keys at kristie.keys@ag.tamu.edu or call Castro County Extension.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Special-needs dogs exist on a spectrum that may include those with physical impairments — such as missing, deformed, or paralyzed limbs; blindness; or deafness — with behavioral issues such as separation anxiety or situational fears, or with medical diagnoses like chronic illnesses, diabetes, or...

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
For some unknown reason, newlyreleased books trickled in slowly here at Rhoads Memorial Library during the month of May. Thankfully June is proving to be more fruitful, as nine books arrived in one delivery (usually it takes an entire month for us to receive 15 from our main vendor).
Samantha Fulkerson, Nazareth High School graduate, received the Catholic Life Insurance All-American Scholar Award. Fulkerson, the daughter of John and Angela Fulkerson, plans to attend the University of Dallas-Iving, Texas, this fall. A total of 35 seniors received the $1,000 All-American Scholarship from Catholic Life Insurance.

Samantha Fulkerson, Nazareth High School graduate, received the Catholic Life Insurance All-American Scholar Award. Fulkerson, the daughter of John and Angela Fulkerson, plans to attend the University of Dallas-Iving, Texas, this fall. A total of 35 seniors received the $1,000 All-American Scholarship from Catholic Life Insurance.

A Diamond in the Rough

Ken Barnes, Faith Writers
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12 NIV) The pressure applied to us as Christians will make us into a crown jewel in God’s royal collection.
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