Farmland prices continue to rise

Strong commodity prices are creating opportunities for U.S. farmers to profit despite the risks posed by drought and higher production costs, said the Ag Finance Update by the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank.

Texas judge holds to $49M jury award against Alex Jones

A Texas judge refuses to lower the $49 million judgement that the jury handed down against Infowars host Alex Jones earlier this year. The suit settled a claim against Jones for allegedly spreading false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, claiming it was hoax.

Pet Talk

After finding the perfect feline friend at a rescue or shelter to add to the family, many people cannot wait to bring their new addition home.

Library Lines ...

December has arrived and the Christmas decorations and large tree are making their annual appearance here at Rhoads Memorial Library. We are 'decking the halls,' so to speak, getting ready for the yuletide. Among local holiday events scheduled is a meeting of Dimmitt Book Club on Wednesday, Dec.

A Child is Born

Traditional churches often include hand bells as an integral part of their music ministry. Their bells come in a variety of sizes. Group members are clad in robes and don white gloves; a large assortment of bells has been placed before them on a table.

Boldly Following His Call

The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion. Proverbs 28:1 Be bold. Be strong. For the Lord you God is with you. Words from an old chorus written by Morris Chapman that we used to sing in church.

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: Jesus Eduardo Zarate, 25 of Summerfield, was booked into jail for out of county inmate housing for Floyd County. Nov.

Castro 4-H Thankful for Pie workshop

In preparation for the Thanksgiving holidays, Castro County 4-H youth attended THANKFUL for PIE and tune-up their dessert skills. The second annual pie workshop was held on Nov. 22 and saw 10 youth learn about pies, from making their own pie crust, choosing fillers and decorating the tops.

Hart Elementary, Junior High UIL results

DISD trustees set new tax rate

The Dimmitt ISD board of trustees on Nov. 17, approved both the election results and a resolution setting the tax rate for the district following the failed Voter Approval Tax Rate Election.