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A COMMUNITY LANDMARK--The Italian Prisoners of War camp that was built south of Hereford in Castro County, and its presence had considerable impact in Castro and Deaf Smith Counties. Italian prisoners built this small chapel, a structure that still stands, outside the main camp, and it has endured despite weather damage and vandalism. Restored art from the front of the altar in the structure is housed in the Castro County Museum in Dimmitt for safekeeping.

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Saint Mary’s Parish in Umbarger to celebrate POW art legacy

Jim Steiert

Thursday, November 13, 2025

"A Legacy of Art and Commu - nity" will be celebrated by Saint Mary's Parish at Umbarger on Saturday, November 22, com - memorating 80 years of Italian Prisoner of War art murals at Saint Mary's Catholic Church.

Castro County Judge Gfeller files for re-election

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Castro County Judge Gfeller files for re-election

-mandy

Thursday, November 13, 2025

I am humbled to share that I have of.cially .led for reelection as Castro County Judge.This community has been my home my entire life.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

News Staff

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny state laws MassachusettsAt a wake, mourners may eat no more than three sandwiches.• Boston: It is illegal to play the .ddle. Holyoke, Massachusetts, makes it unlawful to water your lawn when it is raining.

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Lance!!

Chuck Bednorz

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

On the farm where I grew up, we had a semi-permanent mud puddle that almost qualified as a pond. During the days of high summer it would kind of dry up into a darker patch of heavily rutted dirt, but you could still reach mud with a shovel and a little effort.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

What To Know About Dogs And Acorns Every dog owner knows the difficulty of keeping their curious canines from eating just about anything they can find, and, with fall in full swing, scattered acorns are likely to catch plenty of pets’ attention. So, does eating acorns pose a risk to a dog’s health?

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CASTRO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES

News Staff

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF CASTRO BE IT REMEMBERED ON THE 30th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025, COMMISSIONERS COURT MET IN A SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT: MANDY GFELLER-COUNTY JUDGE PAUL RAMIREZ-COMMISSIONER PCT. 1TIM ELLIOTT-COMMISSIONER PCT. 2 RALPH BROCKMAN- COMMISSIONER PCT.