Texas updating vehicle title, registration system

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles spoke today about changes to make trips to it’s locations more efficient. The Chair of the Board and the Executive Director talked to the Tax Accessors Collectors Association about updating the registration and titling system at the convention center.

Castro County Sheriff's Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail June 6 to 12 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: June 6 Maria Benavidez Martinez, 68 of Dimmitt, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office on a Castro County warrant for Theft...

Former Friona police officer charge, convicted of sexual assault

A former Friona police officer charged with sexually assaulting at least two teenage boys was sentenced week to 20 years in federal prison. According to U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham, Delia Ruiz, 31, pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor and was sentenced by U.

Castro 4-Hers attend leadership lab

Castro County 4-hers attended the 2022 Junior Leadership Lab in Happy on June 2-4. Held at Ceta Canyon, the 13 campers were greeted by Audrey Wooten, the county’s only counselor for this year’s lab.

FDA approves vaccine under protest by doctors

(Children’s Health Defense) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) vaccine advisory panel voted unanimously to recommend Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 to 17 after determining the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks for use.

Tourism strong at Lake Meridith despite high gas prices

With the nation experiencing high gas prices and inflation, many summer vacations have been cancelled or changed. Despite the current state of the economy local businesses say visitors, bait, tackle, watercraft and boat rentals are strong and steady for Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.

Fourth on Broadway announces July 4 festivities

For those looking for some fun on July 4 holidays, organizers for the 32nd Annual Fourth on Broadway in Lubbock have announced the lineup for the weekend’s festivities complete with music, a parade, fish eating contests, inflatables, games and lots of free activities.

Schacher receives $20,000 scholarship

Nazareth senior Dayson Schacher won a $20,000 Texas FFA San Antonio Stock Show scholarship.

UIL Legislative Council to meet to review academic, athletic rules

The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council will convene Tuesday, June 14 at the Austin Marriott North in Round Rock to review UIL rules and vote on proposed rule changes.