Castro County EMS back in action

Castro County Emergency Medical Services will be celebrating the return of local EMS on July 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the courthouse.

DISD trustees approve contracts, donations

The DISD school board met on Tuesday and approved agreements, donations and heard reports, as well as Chevo Lumbrera being sworn in as school board member.

Courthouse west entry designated for public

Castro County Courthouse recently installed the controlled access door locks and officially began limiting access at the North and East doors this week. “We know that this will be a process of adjustment as all public entry is now located at the West entrance,” said County Judge Mandy Gfeller.

Nazareth gears up for German Fest

The annual Nazareth German Fest is set to kick off on July 8 with lots of great activities for adults and children. Bingo will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Nazareth Hall Awning; the Classic Car Show will be held at the Nazareth Community Park and will start at 10:30 a.m.

UIL Legislative Council makes rules changes

The Texas UIL Legislative Council met last week to make decisions on proposed rule changes in state academics, athletics, music and policy.

FUB campaign to help Perryton survivors

First United Bank is reintroducing the “Make Change” initiative in each of its 17 Banking Centers following the devastating tornado that hit Perryton, Texas, on June 15.

Distinctive college preparation

The nature of university students is changing. According to the Education Data Initiative, nearly 16 million undergraduate students are enrolled in college as of 2020. That represents a 4.3% decline over the previous year. Over 60% of the students are enrolled full-time.

The good old days

My Millennial neighbors – very nice people – asked me what it was like to be a Baby Boomer. I scratched my head like I was having a complex thought. But actually, it was just dandruff. Then I started talking.

Abbott signs two education reform bills

Last Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott signed several education reform bills including Senate Bill 17 and Senate Bill 18, that will alter some policies at colleges and universities.