Naz National Honor Society inducts new members

The Nazareth ISD National Honor Society held its annual banquet to honor current members and induct new applicants. To be a member, students sent in an application outlining their involvement in the community and school and participate in an interview with Nazareth ISD staff.

Producers face dry planting season

A drought that flared up in the western United States in spring 2020 has expanded and intensified across the summer, fall and now winter. In August, a third of the United States was experiencing at least a moderate level of drought.

Amarillo bank to offer third round of PPP loans

After President Trump signed into law the newest COVID-19 relief effort, and now Amarillo National Bank announces they’re almost ready to offer a new round of loans, which according to the bank will reach even more businesses than before.

Redistricting process begins for legislators

When the Texas Legislature meets in 2021, lawmakers are expected to take on the complicated and contentious process of redistricting — the decennial redrawing of maps for the state’s congressional, legislative and State Board of Education boundaries.

Omnibus includes agriculture provisions

President Donald Trump reversed course and signed the bill that funds the government and provides a third round of coronavirus relief payments. The coronavirus relief for farmers includes a billion dollars to compensate for depopulated poultry and livestock losses for up to 80% of their value.

COVID-19 Castro County (12/28/20)

Cumulative Cases 561 Recoveries 516 Active- 32 Deaths -13 Pending since ]uly 242 Recovered Pending 220 Active Cases- 22 TOTAL ACTIVE 54