Castro County News

The New Norm

The blessing and the curse of a family member having diet restrictions is that you get to do things differently. Our family now has to watch dairy and wheat when cooking.
I Hope So

I Hope So

I Hope So

I hope you have hope. Hope is anchored in God; it’s not wishful thinking. Do you trust Him? I hope so. “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13 NASB).
Unity in Community

Unity in Community

Unity in Community

“In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.” Judges 21:25 As my children go off to school each day, I wonder how they will act. Will they act in the way they were brought up or act simply as they see fit?
Texas Covid Poll results show voters’ priorities

Texas Covid Poll results show voters’ priorities

Texas Covid Poll results show voters’ priorities

Responding to the coronavirus tops Texas voters’ list of priorities for the current session of the Legislature, followed by border security, jobs and the economy, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Sheriff warns of scam

Sheriff warns of scam

Sheriff warns of scam

The Castro County Sheriff’s Office issued a SCAM ALERT concerning the Publishers Clearinghouse. “We have taken a report where the victim sent money and was promised prize money.

HPWD accepting requests for demonstration projects

High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) is now accepting requests for proposals (RFPs) for water conservation research, demonstration, and education project funding. Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m., May 3.
Amarillo College moves forward on athletic program

Amarillo College moves forward on athletic program

Amarillo College moves forward on athletic program

The plan to reinvigorate the athletics program at Amarillo College is moving forward. College officials said the school joined the National Junior College Athletic Association as of Feb. 26 and became a member of the Western Junior College Athletic Conference on March 1.

Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail Feb. 15 to 28 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: Feb.
Nazareth Veteran Robotics Team: Tell Bagley, Chloe Birkenfeld, Tanner Birkenfeld (Captain), Brett Heitschmidt, Tagan Ramsey, and Luke Schulte (Captain)

Nazareth Veteran Robotics Team: Tell Bagley, Chloe Birkenfeld, Tanner Birkenfeld (Captain), Brett Heitschmidt, Tagan Ramsey, and Luke Schulte (Captain)

Naz Robotics competes in North League FTC meet

Nazareth Robotics continues into the season, with both teams competing in League Meet 3 (Matches 1-6). The Naz veteran team #16617 is currently ranked third in the league and the rooking team #18570 is ranked fourth.
USDA looks to farmers for climate mitigation

USDA looks to farmers for climate mitigation

USDA looks to farmers for climate mitigation

Farmers and ranchers will have a voice in writing the Biden administration’s plan for alleviating climate change, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Monday, “a system that is designed by farmers for farmers.