Evictions on the rise in Texas

Evictions in metropolitan areas are on the rise as Texas landlords are filing more than they did before the COVID 19 pandemic.As the Texas economy boomed in the pandemic era and demand for housing skyrocketed, rents in the state’s major urban areas increased by double digits.

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State to build National Guard base

Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the state is building an 80-acre base camp in Eagle Pass for Texas National Guard soldiers who are deployed for Operation Lone Star. The price tag on the base has not yet been revealed.

Truck accident results in fatality

Castro County first responders answered a call to a two-vehicle accident that resulted in the death of one driver last Thursday.The crash occurred 8.7 miles north of Dimmitt on US 385 about 1:45 p.m., resulting in the death of Russell Smallwood, 61 of Lubbock, Texas.

Chamber honors families, businesses

Early voting kicks off Feb. 20

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Texas has 17,948,242 million registered voters ahead of the March 5 primaries.

Castro County Community Calendar

Feb. 20 Cooking Well with Diabetes. Four once-a- month cooking classes by AgriLife Courtney Lowe at Rhoads Memorial Library Meeting Room. Noon to 1 p.m. Lunch is served. RSVP to 806-485-9135. Future classes on March 19, April 16 and May 14. March 4 AgriLife Extension Texas Community Forum.

Pet Talk

Horses have delicate and complex gastrointestinal systems compared to many other animals, leaving them susceptible to digestive disorders, such as colitis. “The term ‘colitis’ means inflammation of the large intestine, which is most often accompanied by diarrhea,” explained Dr.

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“Will wonders never cease?” and “Miracles do happen,” were sentiments that sprang to mind when we received non-partisan voting guides here at Rhoads Memorial Library. We beg for them yearly but are not on an automatic mailing or email list as our county’s population is too small.

Baby shower held for Sheffy family

A baby shower was held honoring Little Miss Carsyn Sheffy and parents- to-be Sid and Randi Sheffy of Dimmitt in the beautiful home of Kenda Cantrell and daughter, Jacee on Feb. 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.