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1 injured in wreck involving train, semi in Castro County
CASTRO COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — One person was injured after a train and semi collided in Castro County on Monday morning. BNSF confirmed the wreck happened just after 6:30 a.m. in Summerfield but not at a crossing. The semi-driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. There were...
Castro County Community Calendar
Aug. 15 Bethel Chicken Fry. Gregg Sides home at 1905 FM 1524 at 7 p.m. Bring cut-up, thawed chicken to Side’s house or IPPI by 4 p.m. Bring a side dish or desert and chairs. For more infomation, call Colton at 806-240-5838. Aug. 23-24 Castro County Harvest Days. Castro...
Harvest Days, Fair approaching
The Castro County Fair and Harvest Days is just around the corner, scheduled for Aug. 23-24, with exhibits and activities to entertain everyone at the Courthouse Square, Dimmitt City Hall and West Texas Coffee. The Fair includes many popular categories for both adults and youth including baking, canned fruits and...
Letter to the Editor
About three weeks ago, our family was hit with a Norovirus. For most of us, it took the form of “stomach flu” or food poisoning” with which it is generally confused. Given my advanced age and immune compromised condition, it took on a more virulent character. While I had only “dry heaves,” my bowels are working involuntarily and violently. I ended up in an ambulance and being treated in the emergency room.
Castro, Donley county courthouses receive Texas Historical Commission restoration grants
The Texas Historical Commission announced that Castro and Donley counties in the Texas Panhandle were two of nine counties awarded a total of more than $45.2 million in matching grants for historic county courthouse preservation and restoration projects.
CCH provides tips for sun, UV protection
While the summer heat gave us a short break, temperatures this summer have been above normal and will return again this week. Castro County Healthcare (CCH) emphasizes the importance of protecting oneself and loved ones from the intense ultraviolet (UV) rays. Extended exposure to these rays can result in severe...
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