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.

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.

Pet Talk

The best place to be when the sweltering summer weather arrives is inside with air conditioning, yet livestock outside of air-conditioned barns often need other ways to beat the heat. Dr.

Library Lines ...

“There are more than 20,000 castles in Germany. Most of them are at least 100 years old and have been turned into museums, hotels, or cultural centers.

Caution, stop and Go

What’s your honest opinion? Do red lights interfere with your schedule? My husband doesn’t like sitting at big city red lights. They take so long to change. Personally, I prefer red lights over 4-way stop signs. Red lights take the guess work out of stopping and proceeding into traffic.

Trusting God’s Plan

In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will. Ephesians 1:11 My mind was numb, as I walked home from the business meeting.

Inspections eliminated in most Texas counties

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that will eliminate the annual vehicle inspection requirement for most vehicles in Texas.