Castro County News

Shower held for Millican, Decker

Shower held for Millican, Decker

Shower held for Millican, Decker

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A wedding shower was held in honor of Harlie Millican and Reid Decker at the beautiful home of Carla Wooten on April 25, 2026.
As part of Hereford Texas Federal Credit Union's commitment to supporting local communities, HTFCU recently donated $1,000 to the Dimmitt High School Class of 2026.

As part of Hereford Texas Federal Credit Union's commitment to supporting local communities, HTFCU recently donated $1,000 to the Dimmitt High School Class of 2026.

DHS DONATION

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Castro County 4th and 5th graders participated in a mock trial in April. Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera, along with Castro County officials Mandy Gfeller, Shalyn Hamlin, Veronica Pacheco, Mary Ewing, Kristina Holcomb, Priscilla Peralta, Kacy Quinton, and Amanda Fisher helped bring The Three Little Pigs vs. The Big Bad Wolf to life. After hearing the case, the student jury delivered a verdict of not guilty on all charges.

Castro County 4th and 5th graders participated in a mock trial in April. Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera, along with Castro County officials Mandy Gfeller, Shalyn Hamlin, Veronica Pacheco, Mary Ewing, Kristina Holcomb, Priscilla Peralta, Kacy Quinton, and Amanda Fisher helped bring The Three Little Pigs vs. The Big Bad Wolf to life. After hearing the case, the student jury delivered a verdict of not guilty on all charges.

MOCK TRIAL

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Castro County Judge’s Report

Castro County Judge’s Report

Castro County Judge’s Report

Mandy Gfeller
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The month of April kept me on the road, but every mile was well spent in learning and serving Castro County. I attended the Texas Historical Commission’s Real Places Conference for courthouse stewards.

Common Lawn Problems and hoe to deal with them

Kristie Keys
Thursday, May 7, 2026
This time of year, everything outside starts waking up from dormancy. We all want green grass, blooming .owers, and healthy trees, but spring weather in the Texas High Plains can act like a bad teenager—unpredictable, moody, and sometimes destructive.
Dimmitt High School’s Lily Rodriguez competed in the WT regional qualifier practice meet Friday. She placed 3rd in the 100-meter dash and second in the 200-meter dash. She will be running at the regional meet Friday and Saturday in Abilene.

Dimmitt High School’s Lily Rodriguez competed in the WT regional qualifier practice meet Friday. She placed 3rd in the 100-meter dash and second in the 200-meter dash. She will be running at the regional meet Friday and Saturday in Abilene.

Dimmitt High School

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
As temperatures warm across the United States, mosquito activity increases, leading to a rise in mosquito-borne diseases for both people and animals.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
“Ten-year-old Mona and her beloved grandfather have only 52 Wednesdays to visit 52 works of art and commit to memory ‘all that is beautiful in the world’ before Mona loses her sight forever.
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