Flynt attends treasurer seminar

Castro County Treasurer Elaine Flynt joined colleagues from across the state of Texas at the 51st Annual County Treasurer’s Continuing Education Seminar recently.

Moreno pens to play for University of Southwest

DHS varsity basketball player and graduating senior Ivan Moreno will be continuing his basketball career as he heads off to college. Moreno penned his name to play basketball for the University of the Southwest Mustangs in Hobbs, New Mexico. The team is led by Head Coach James Voight and Asst.

Man arrested after SWAT standoff

David Garcia, 38, was taken into custody in Lubbock following an eight-hour standoff with SWAT.

Senate approves school safety bill

The Texas Education Agency would be given authority to monitor and enforce school safety plans at Texas schools under a bill unanimously approved by the Senate last Wednesday.

Naz tennis competes at state

The Nazareth tennis teams got an early start Tuesday in San Antonio, kicking off the state quarterfinals competition at 8 a.m., followed by the semi-finals at 2 p.m. The state championship matches were held Wednesday morning.

Homebuyers with good credit penalized

Homebuyers who worked hard to build up a good credit score and for a down payment to purchase a home are going to be penalized, facing higher mortgages rates to help pay for those with low credit scores.