Covid-19 cases are on the rise again in the West Texas region.
Castro County dropped to zero for part of July but came in with five new cases at the end of the month. The numbers increased by about eight new cases by Aug. 9.
The Dimmitt ISD school board meeting was held on Aug. 8 with reports and updates on the upcoming school year.
Superintendent Jill Millican said new student registration is scheduled to be held at Dimmitt High School for all campuses on Aug. 17.
The Texas Supreme Court has voided a state district judge’s temporary restraining order barring the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who refused to return to the Legislature.
The days are clicking off until the Harvest Days/Castro County Fair is underway, with just two weeks to prepare for competition and fun events on Aug. 27-28.
Veterinarians are making strides in learning more and more about man’s best friend, thanks to recent discoveries in the field of canine health, but a lot of questions still exist when it comes to mobility issues in our four-pawed friends.
(WARNING: The following commentary is not for the faint of heart. Continue reading at your own peril!)
"Tale of the Terrible Tiny Toads, Part II" would be an appropriate title for this column.