Texas stands firm on border security

The Biden Administration has threatened, but not followed through to sue Texas as the state continues to take an aggressive stance to police its border.

Sheriff presents racial profiling report

Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera presented an annual racial profiling report at Commissioners Court, covering police contact data throughout 2023 and policies to comply with state law.

State sales tax revenue down in January

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that the state sales tax revenue totaled $4.02 billion in January, 2 percent less than in January 2023. The majority of January sales tax revenue is based on sales made in December and remitted to the agency in January.

Robotics teams eye regionals

Castro County robotics teams had a great day competing at the FiTW& P Amarillo League Championship, with five teams from Nazareth, Dimmitt and Hart qualifying to move on regional competition.

Don’t turn away

And do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing. 1 Samuel 12:21 Andy was the pastor of a thriving church. Their youth and children’s works were touching lives while Sunday worship services were packed with God-hungry people.

Castro County Community Calendar

Feb. 3 Nazareth Area Farm Sale. Equipment listed on the advertised sale bill must be consigned by Jan. 3. For more information about listings and the farm sale, contact Alan Birkenfeld at (806) 570-6328. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Feb.10 Eskimo Open Golf Tourney. Dimmitt Recreation.

Pet Talk

Seizures, which are caused by a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells, can be scary and often lead to uncertainty for pet owners, as seizures affect a pet’s movements, behavior, senses, or state of awareness.

Library Lines ...

“Now she was on a Texas two-lane heading straight west on a line between Tulia and Dimmitt. The scenery was a mix of desert and low brush...

Excess Weight

Where does that extra weight go when you lose it? Who cares? You lose it! We don’t need to carry excess weight. “Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us.