White advance to Nationals

Nazareth FFA’s Gracie White won the Texas FFA State Veterinary Science profi ciency.

Trump reverses pause on ICE raids

The ag sector had a moment of relief, only to have it snatched away when the Trump administration directed immigration officials to cancel a pause on raids on farms, hotels, restaurants and meatpacking plants.The brief pause came a few days ago, but was suspended on Sunday night.

Texas lawmakers pull funding for child identification kits again

Texas lawmakers cut millions in funding for the second time for kits meant to help find missing children following media reports there was a lack of evidence that the kits work.

Castro County Community Calendar

June 20-21 Dimmitt Basketball Tournament. 1st – 12th Divisions Boys/Girls. Locations: DHS, DMS and AC. First place winners award. Fee: $225. Contact Ruby Romero 806-647-8008 or Kyle Carroll 806- 218-4390.July 12Nazareth German Festival. Naz Community Hall.Sept. 27Castro County Harvest Days.

Using the Bible as a filter

In 2 Timothy 3:16 the apostle Paul says something about the purpose of the Bible: ‘All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for rebuking, for correction, for training in uprightness.

Measles outbreak rises to 742 cases

The number of cases reported in Texas’ historic measles outbreak has risen to 742 cases, four more cases over the past week.Of those, 94 patients have been hospitalized, and two school-aged children have died since the outbreak began in January. The first case was confirmed in Gaines County on Jan.

How fast is that?

‘Let’s go get popcorn.’The crowd leaves a show during intermission giving time for a stage crew to change sets behind the curtain. Privately, performers quickly change their costumes and prepare for the next act. Quick changes might be an asset in everyday life.

Trump, Musk relationship continues to deteriorate

The relationship and alliance between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk continues to go further south as Trump, in an interview with NBC, stated Musk could face “serious consequences” if he supports upcoming candidates who oppose his “big beautiful bill.

Remittances to Mexico continue to decrease

The money that individuals working abroad send to their families in Mexico fell for a third month this year.And some fear further, possibly catastrophic declines in this vital source of income for the Mexican economy if the U.S. Senate approves the 3.