Texas Democrats threaten walkout on special session

Texas House Democrats are fundraising to collect money that would be used to cover the $500-a-day fines lawmakers would be incurred if they leave to state to avoid redistricting in the state.

Tariff deadline looms on Aug. 1

The Texas business sector is now watching to see if a new tariff deal is announced before Monday, the Aug. 1 deadline when President Donald Trump’s high tariffs kick in again.

Castro County Community Calendar

July 24-26Hart Days 2025. Miss Hart Pageant, Bingo, basketball, horseshoe and corn hole tournaments, car show, mud bogs, dunk booth, water slides. Most events held at Pavilion or Fire Station. Parade begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday.July 24 – Aug. 11DISD Backpack & School Supply Drive.

Pet Talk

Young horses are typically full of energy, running and playing with excitement, but sometimes, their quick growth can hinder their ability to frolic in the fields with their peers.

Library Lines ...

“Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson was the book featured recently at Terrific Tuesday in our meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Texas Legislature begins special session

The Texas Legislature special session opened to address flood relief, the THC ban and new congressional maps on July 21.Gov. Greg Abbott added the flood issues as well as the vetoed SB 3 THC ban.

A righteous and zealous man

Word starting with z… This isn’t a game of Scrabble.[*Webster’s New World Dictionary] zealot: n. one who is zealous, esp. to a fanatic degree.* zealous: adj. full of, characterized by, or showing zeal; fervent; enthusiastic.* fervent: adj. 1. hot; burning. 2.

In the Days of Grandpa

I loved my grandpa. I’m sure that he wasn’t a perfect man, but in my young eyes he could do no wrong. Over the years I’ve told many stories about him, his kindness, and his mishaps.I really don’t know much about his past life before he accepted Christ as his Savior.

Tax-Free weekend set for Aug. 8-10

The Tax-Free weekend for students heading back to school is set for Aug. 8 through midnight on Aug. 10.

Texas leads nation in job creation

Gov. Greg Abbott touted Texas as the nation’s leader in annual job creation with a gain of 198,300 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months, as the state again set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force based on June data.