Castro County Judge’s Report

The month of April kept me on the road, but every mile was well spent in learning and serving Castro County. I attended the Texas Historical Commission’s Real Places Conference for courthouse stewards.

Pet Talk

As temperatures warm across the United States, mosquito activity increases, leading to a rise in mosquito-borne diseases for both people and animals.

Rep. King, Texas House Committee on State Affairs Launches Roblox probe

Investigation into roblox over violent content targeting children, including game recreating Uvlade School Massacre The Texas House Committee on State Affairs to investigate online gaming platform Roblox and similar companies for systemic failures to protect children from violent ,sexually...

It’s the law: Move Over for Utility and Construction workers

AMARILLO, Texas (March 21, 2026) — As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24), Xcel Energy reminds drivers to slow down and move over for vehicles and workers on the side of the road, including utility and construction vehicles.

Rainwater harvesting equals free water

If you’ve lived on the Texas High Plains very long, you know how unpredictable our rainfall can be. We may go weeks or months without a meaningful rain, and then suddenly pick up several inches in a single storm.

Collins, Kerr, Paetzold re-elected to HTFCU board

Incumbent directors David Collins, Joe Kerr, and Walter Paetzold were re-elected to new terms on the board and milestone awards representing a cumulative 50 years were presented to four employees at the 89th annual meeting of the membership of Hereford Texas Federal Credit Union April 21 at the...