Castro County Community Calendar

June 20-21 Dimmitt Basketball Tournament. 1st – 12th Divisions Boys/Girls. Locations: DHS, DMS and AC. First place winners award. Fee: $225. Contact Ruby Romero 806-647-8008 or Kyle Carroll 806- 218-4390.July 12Nazareth German Festival. Naz Community Hall.Sept. 27Castro County Harvest Days.

Using the Bible as a filter

In 2 Timothy 3:16 the apostle Paul says something about the purpose of the Bible: ‘All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for rebuking, for correction, for training in uprightness.

Measles outbreak rises to 742 cases

The number of cases reported in Texas’ historic measles outbreak has risen to 742 cases, four more cases over the past week.Of those, 94 patients have been hospitalized, and two school-aged children have died since the outbreak began in January. The first case was confirmed in Gaines County on Jan.

How fast is that?

‘Let’s go get popcorn.’The crowd leaves a show during intermission giving time for a stage crew to change sets behind the curtain. Privately, performers quickly change their costumes and prepare for the next act. Quick changes might be an asset in everyday life.

Trump, Musk relationship continues to deteriorate

The relationship and alliance between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk continues to go further south as Trump, in an interview with NBC, stated Musk could face “serious consequences” if he supports upcoming candidates who oppose his “big beautiful bill.

Remittances to Mexico continue to decrease

The money that individuals working abroad send to their families in Mexico fell for a third month this year.And some fear further, possibly catastrophic declines in this vital source of income for the Mexican economy if the U.S. Senate approves the 3.

Texas country music festival set for July 18-20

Country music fans in the Texas Panhandle will soon have the opportunity attend real Texas Country Music Festival to held July 18-20 The Amarillo Sod Poodles have announced the launch of “Sod-Town Fest” which will kick off at the Hodgetown Stadium in Amarillo.

Garden Pests..Friend or Foe?

Your garden is thriving— lush greens, budding blooms, maybe even a tomato or two on the vine. Then you spot something crawling on the leaves. Panic sets in. Is it eating your plants? Should you spray? Squish? Scream?Not so fast.

Texas set to begin new summer lunch program in 2027

A new summer lunch program in Texas is set to begin in 2027 giving low income families an extra $120 per child for summer lunches, though a federal debate about food benefits could endanger the program.

Castro County Remington Meador and Spencer Acker