Rep. Arrington stands with Abbott on border crisis

United States Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) hosted meetings last week in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains regions to gain insight from the residents in the area, including the border crisis.Arrington made a stop in Castro and other surrounding counties.

UT complies with DEI ban, ends scholarships

Officials at the University of Texas at Austin eliminated scholarships for undocumented students, citing the state’s DEI ban and a federal immigration law, according to an internal communication. UT is among many colleges across the state closing DEI offices and struggling to comply with Texas law.

Dimmitt receives grant for Splash Park

The city of Dimmitt has received a $317,500 non-urban outdoor grant for the Dimmitt Splash Park project. The project includes an accessible route and a recirculating splash pad.

Paxton pushes to end whistleblower lawsuit

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to end a whistleblower lawsuit by former top staff members and announced the agency would not contest the facts of the case and would accept any judgement.

Castro County Community Calendar

Jan. 29 AgriLife Extension Tree Pruning Techniques, Hale County Extension Office, 9 a.m. Jan. 29 – Feb. 1 DMS School Book Fair, DMS Library. 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 3 Nazareth Area Farm Sale. Equipment listed on the advertised sale bill must be consigned by Jan. 3.

Pet Talk

Mange is a skin disease that can compromise a pet’s well-being, leading to discomfort and potential health complications. Though it is a more common condition for dogs, cats can also be at risk, which is why owners should familiarize themselves with common varieties of feline mange. Dr.

Library Lines ...

“Becoming a creative cook means you will never lack admirers, since good food has a magic appeal. You may grow old, even ugly, but if you are a good cook, people will always find the path to your door.” That pearl of wisdom came from James A.

Don’t stop knocking

Then he spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart. (Luke 18:1) I was in the back room of my house one day when I heard a knock at my front door. Being preoccupied, I was delayed in answering the knock. Tap, tap, tap came the rap again and again.

The Lord’s Prayer is More than a Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Matt 6:9,10 What comes to mind when you hear that scripture? What does that mean to you? How do you think it registers in most people’s minds? I don’t think it always gets through.

Astrobotic moon lander fails, destroyed

Astrobotic Technology reported its first moonshot failure which ended with a fiery plunge over the South Pacific. It was the first U.S. lunar lander in more than a halfcentury. The U.S.