TxDOT kicks off ‘Drive sober, No regrets’ campaign

The Texas Department of Transportation announced it will kick off the “Drive Sober. No Regrets” drunk driving prevention campaign.

Castro Memorial Gardens searching for lot owners

Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery Association is continuing to locate possible absentee lot owners. On early records dating before 1920 to 1950, notations were made indicating possible claim to cemetery lots without any paper trail or proof of payment.

Lake Meredith still perilously low

After last week’s rainfall, Lake Meredith continues to experience issues due to high levels of salt in the lake, leaving the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority unable to pump more drinking water despite recent rainfall. Lake Meredith provides drinking water for much of the Texas Panhandle.

Applications for Wildfire Defense Grant now open

Eligible communities in Texas can apply now for a federal grant administered by Texas A&M Forest Service to plan for and mitigate against risks created by wildfire. The closing date for applications is Oct. 7.

Rent increases reaching the outer limits

Rent in the United States is still climbing according to a report by Realtor. The median rent price across the United States’ 50 largest metro areas is $1,876, which Realtor says is a new record for the 16th consecutive month. Rent is 23.9% higher than 2020 and 27.

Streamlined delivery of ERP reduces burden on producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has processed more than 255,000 applications for the new Emergency Relief Program (ERP). Approximately $6.

Watering trees during drought critical

Over 99% of Texas is under drought conditions, creating negative impacts to our landscape – especially to trees. With no end in sight, how can trees be protected under extreme heat and dry conditions? The most important thing that can be done under extreme heat and dry conditions is water.

THECB offers new educational programs

With school about to start, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), has announced two new programs - Texas First Diploma and the Texas Leadership Scholars. With the Texas First Diploma program, the state’s top students can accelerate their path to Texas universities.

DeWALT recalls miter saws

DeWALT power tool and hand tool manufacturer issued a recall for almost 1.4 million saws this past week following reports of consumer laceration injuries while using the product.

SUV vs. Tractor

Castro County dispatchers received a 911 call early Monday morning reporting that a vehicle hit a tractor plow on Highway 385 just south of Sunnyside. Driver of the 2006 Ford SUV was Antonio Fuentes Medina, 50 of Dimmitt. Driver of the farm tractor was Estevan Porras, 38 of Dimmitt.