Abbott debuts construction of border wall

Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference debuting the construction of the Texas border wall in Rio Grande City — just six months after he announced Texas would build its own border wall.

Castro County Jail passes inspection

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards conducted an unannounced annual state jail inspection of the Castro County Jail on Dec. 15 with good results.

Texas unemployment continues to improve

The Texas labor market has surpassed its previous pre-pandemic employment high in February 2020 of 12,970,000 jobs by reaching 12,998,200 total nonagricultural jobs in November 2021, according to most recent report by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

HPWD to begin water level measurements

Beginning Jan. 3, High Plains Water District (HPWD) personnel will make water level measurements to determine the effect of 2021 pumping on groundwater levels in aquifers within the district. These annual measurements are made in a network of more than 1,350 privately owned wells.

Castro County Community Calendar

Community Nov. 18-Dec. 22 Castro County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive. Drop boxes located at the Sheriff’s Office, 900 E. Bedford or the Castro County News. Forms can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office or call 806-647-3311. Delivery dates Dec. 23-24. Dec. 19-20 Nazareth Christmas Pageant.

Pet Talk

Many families opt to bring their pets with them when they hit the road for the holidays. Whether it is a quick drive across town or a longer road trip, traveling with pets has the potential to bring about its own level of chaos. Dr.

Library Lines ...

Panhandle Community Services (PCS) is teaming up with us here at Rhoads Memorial Library to explain health insurance that is offered at little or no cost to the uninsured. PCS is providing Certified Health Navigators at our facility, Thursday, Dec. 16, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Think before you leap

Let’s get straight to it. We do not live in a ‘what-you-see-is-what-you-get’ world. The world we live in is a ‘you-get-what-you-don’t-see’ reality.

Cathedral Cookies

Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced.