Measles reported in Gaines County

The South Plains Public Health District reported that there have been 15 confirmed measles cases in Gaines County, which includes the towns of Seminole, Seagraves and Loop.While a majority of the cases are school-aged children, there are now a few adult cases, all of whom were not vaccinated.

Texas Senate passes school choice bill

Despite resistance from many in the state, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2 to create education savings accounts. SB 2 will now go to the House where top officials say they support to push the bill through.

DHS Robotics bound for Area

Cruz, Jackson push tax relief bill for Panhandle wildfire victims

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Ronny Jackson have reintroduced the Wildfire Victim Tax Relief and Recovery Act.The bill, if passed, would provide tax relief for victims who suffered significant losses in the Panhandle last year when wildfires burned 1.

Castro County News Hiring

The Castro County News will be hiring a new front office/circulation person asap. Please apply in person with resume if available for details.

Quinn Minute - After the Holidays

Many folks say that after a busy December, January can be a snoozer. So, here’s something to ponder: What is Santa Claus doing now?How about those reindeer? Ever wonder what they do? Me neither.Donner, Blitzen, Comet and other first stringers have enough seniority to draw vacation pay.

Editor’s Message

Headlines and reports abound regarding the potential hazards for Texas families, schools, and communities if vouchers are adopted in Texas. Rural Texas could suffer if funding is removed from public schools, the lifeblood of many small communities, as well as a major employer in many areas.

Patrick releases top priority bills for legislative session

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in a statement announced the first round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th regular legislative session.According to the statement, “Thousands of bills are filed by Texas senators each session. Traditionally, bill numbers 1 through 20 have indicated the Lt.

Pet Talk

As the seasons change, so do horses’ coats to help them stay warm in winter and cool in summer. But occasionally, horses can be late to shed their thick winter coats.

Library Lines ...

Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we are always on the lookout for new authors who will appeal to our patrons. This search becomes more urgent as favorite authors pass away.Two recent examples include world-renowned authors Nelson DeMille and Barbara Taylor Bradford, who died Sept. 17, 2024, and Nov.