Sheriff’s Office to kick off toy drive

The Castro County Sheriff’s Office is kicking off its annual Toy Drive to benefit the children of Castro County who may not be as fortunate. Last year the Sheriff’s Office was able to provide toys to more than 60 to70 children in Castro County.

County burn ban in effect

Castro County is under a 90-day BURN BAN due to dry conditions and no precipitation, Castro County Commissioner's Court placed the county under a burn ban from Nov. 22 until Feb. 21, 2022. Any burn ban violations can result in a citation with the fine not to exceed $500.

Three die in Andrews ISD bus crash

Tragedy struck Friday afternoon when a pickup truck traveling the wrong direction drove head on into an Andrews ISD band bus on Interstate 20 in Big Spring as it traveled to an Area playoff game in Sweetwater. Three men were killed in the fiery crash and several injured.

Pet Talk

The age-old saying “you are what you eat” is not an exception for our swine friends. Even though pigs are primarily portrayed as round and plump, this may not be the healthiest lifestyle for them. Dr.

Library Lines ...

Dimmitt's own Wilda Wright spoke to Dimmitt Book Club when they met recently in the meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library. She spoke of the decades-long process it took to write the book, "For Of Such As These: A Child Becomes God's Messenger of Love," which is available for checkout.

Littlefield HS locks down briefly following report of gun

Littlefield High School found itself under a brief lock down on Tuesday morning following a report a student may have brought a gun to school. Administration immediately began investigating the incident around 11:15 a.m. and locked down to ensure the safety of its students and employees.

TTU Meat Judging Team snags National Championship

Through all the challenges the world has faced over the last two years, one thing has remained constant – Texas Tech University’s Meat Judging Team remains the team to beat.