Castro County Community Calendar

Community Nov. 18-Dec. 22 Castro County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive. Drop boxes located at the Sheriff’s Office, 900 E. Bedford or the Castro County News. Forms can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office or call 806-647-3311. Delivery dates Dec. 23-24. Dec. 19-20 Nazareth Christmas Pageant.

Pet Talk

Many families opt to bring their pets with them when they hit the road for the holidays. Whether it is a quick drive across town or a longer road trip, traveling with pets has the potential to bring about its own level of chaos.

Library Lines ...

Panhandle Community Services (PCS) is teaming up with us here at Rhoads Memorial Library to explain health insurance that is offered at little or no cost to the uninsured.

Think before you leap

Let’s get straight to it. We do not live in a ‘what-you-see-is-what-you-get’ world. The world we live in is a ‘you-get-what-you-don’t-see’ reality.

Cathedral Cookies

Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced.

Cream Cheese Spritz

A hint of orange and cinnamon highlights these Christmastime classics.

Castro County Sheriff's Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail Nov. 30 to Dec. 13 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: Nov. 30 Benjamin Birdwell, 35 of Dimmitt, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Nazareth FFA updates

Nazareth FFA Chapter was well represented at the Plainview District FFA banquet. The group earned lots of banners to hang in the shop. Chloe Birkenfeld was elected as the Vice President for the 21-22 year and Naz talent came in runner up.

Increased wildfire potential for Texas Panhandle

Starting Wednesday, Dec. 8, the Panhandle region of Texas is facing extreme fire danger days. With strong winds sustaining at 30-40 mph and gusts of 50 mph, dry and heavy fuel loading, and drought; this all adds to an extreme fire environment for the Texas Panhandle.