The Castro County News

BREAKING NEWS

State, county attempt to flatten COVID-19 curve

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the precau tions that were started at the onset continue to expand in state and county policies and offices are closing to the public and requesting that people take care of business on the phone or online.

Rainbow Room Shower big success

The Castro County Child Welfare Board offered its thanks to the community and outpouring of love and support for the recent ‘shower’ for the Raindrop Room. The items donated will benefit children in the care of Children Protective Services....

Law enforcement seize meth, currency, firearms

The Castro County Sheriff’s Office released the amounts of methamphetamine, currency and firearms that were seized on March 5 during the joint law enforcement operation involving local, state, and federal agencies.

Gov. Abbott confronts state of disaster with action

Following a State of Disaster declaration by Governor Greg Abbott, numerous announcements have come from Austin regarding various state policies to mitigate of the spread of COVID-19.

Arrests made in joint agency investigation

On March 5, a large coordinated law enforcement operation was conducted in Castro, Deaf Smith, and Swisher counties as part of an ongoing drug investiga-tion, according to a press release from the Castro County Sheriff’s Office.

Swiftettes - State Champions

The Nazareth Swiftettes brought home their 24th state title after beating Veribest and Li pan at the Texas UIL State Basketball Tournament in San Antonio.

News

COVID-19 confirmed in Castro County

Castro County Judge Carroll Gerber has signed an Amended Order-Declaration of Local Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency, according to a press release provided by Sheriff Sal Rivera.

NISD confirms cases of COVID-19

Nazareth Independent School District last week confirmed a case of COVID-19. The individual was last on campus on March 12.

CCH addresses COVID-19 precautions

Castro County Hospital District issued a statement on Tuesday on the steps and precautions it is taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to protect the hospital staff, patients and residents of Co

Sports

Texas FFA eyes Covid-19 as contests are canceled

The Texas FFA will still be having the state convention, area conventions and numerous contests, though it is a day-by-day situation.

DISD begins food distribution

Dimmitt Independent School District began food distribution on Wednesday.

DISD will serve students on a daily basis throughout the week 9-11 a.m. at Richardson Elementary.

Amarillo Area Foundation Reopening Disaster Relief Fund Amid COVID-19 Concerns

The Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund at Amarillo Area Foundation has been in place since 2006 and has been used numerous times to offer financial assistance, especially from devastation due to wildfi

Opinion

Editor’s Message

The current Covid-19 pandemic is new territory in terms of its nature and scale, at least in modern times.

By Lynda Bryant Work

Library Lines ...

A "closed until further notice" sign hangs on the front door here at Rhoads Memorial Library as we are following our lead agency, Castro County, who has closed the majority of the offices in the co

By Gaye Reily

Singing in and Through the Rain

Living in West Texas all my life has developed a deep sense of appreciation and love of moisture. I see a storm rolling in and my pulse quickens.

By Dr. Kim Pond

Lifestyle

Venom offers free tickets to area vets, active military

For the fifth year in a row, the Amarillo Venom are offering free season tickets for all area veterans and active military as a small token of thanks for their years of service.

Nazareth FFA Ryan Heitschmidt

Nazareth FFA Ryan Heitschmidt won senior Rookie of the Year in the Houston Livestock Show commercial steer contest.

Welcome the New Swing Bed Coordinator at CCHD

Castro County Healthcare has a new, but a familiar, face directing the Castro County Swing Bed Program.

Obituaries

Elliott

Don Elliott, 77, of Dimmitt, Texas, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 2 p.m.

Ward

Lee “Red” Ward, 91 of Dimmitt, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Amarillo, Texas. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m.

Hanes

Services for Charles Steven Hanes, 68 of Gerty, Oklahoma were 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Allen Church of Christ, Allen, Oklahoma. A Committal Service was held 11 a.m.

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