The Castro County News

Samuel “Sam” Cavazos has announced that he will be running for the Office of Constable subject to action of the Republican Primary Election which will be held on March 3,

Rivera to run for re-election

Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera is announcing that he will be seeking re-election for the Office of Sheriff subject to action of the Republican Primary on March 3, 2020. Rivera

State sales tax revenue $2.8B

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said in statement that state sales tax revenue totaled $2.82 billion in October, 7% more than in October 2018. “Growth in state sales tax revenue was

Serving up the turkey at FUMC

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Castro County Farm Bureau holds convention

Castro County Farm Bureau held its annual convention on Oct. 28.

Ribbon Cutting Spell Progress

News

Veterans honored with luncheon, program

Veterans in Castro County were honored on Monday with a special luncheon and program honoring the many service members in the community.

DISD school board approves bond sale

The DISD school board met Tuesday and approve the issuance and sale of unlimited tax school building bonds, series 2019.

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The Castro County Commissioners Court met Monday and approved the appointment of Sheriff Sal Rivera as the Emergency Management Director.

Sports

Naz, Hart, Dimmitt finish off XC season at state meet

One Dimmitt boy’s competitor, the Nazareth girls cross country team, and a Hart girl’s runner from Hart attended the Texas UIL State Cross Country, ending the season on a good note this past Saturd

Swifts fall to Buffaloes, 52-34

The Nazareth Swifts finished their football season with a loss to the Petersburg Buffaloes, 52-34.

Playa Field Day to focus on birds

A Playa Field Day with a focus on grassland birds, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 9:30a.m. to1 p.m., starting in Canyon and continuing with a field trip.

By Jim Steiert

Opinion

Editor’s Message

A T-shirt seen at a congresswoman’s town hall read “Save the Planet, Eat the Children.”

Pet Talk

Water belly, urinary blockage, stones—uroliths have many names, but their presence in livestock animals is a serious condition.

Library Lines ...

If you missed the “Cooking Well With Diabetes” class held last week in our meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library, do not despair. Another class is set for tomorrow, Nov.

By Gaye Reily

Lifestyle

NAZ Homecoming Royalty

Castro County Community Calendar

Community

May 27

Wedding Shower of Bayli Bryant and Adam Wright

May 11, 2019 at the home of Sherri Bradley, Dimmitt, Texas.

Obituaries

Acevedo

Guadalupe “Lupe” De Jesus Acevedo, 63 of Dim-mitt, Texas, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 in Dimmitt. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, Nov.

Hopson

Van Hopson, 64 of Dim-mitt, Texas, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 in Dimmitt. Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.

Carver

Joe Wilbur Carver, 93 of Tarpon Springs, Florida, formerly of Dimmitt, Texas, passed away, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, with his loving daughter at his side.

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