Castro County News

Sales tax revenue $4.1B in December

News Staff
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced state sales tax revenue totaled $4.1 billion in December, 1 percent more than in December 2023.The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December.

Bobcats battle in Caprock tournament

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
The Dimmitt Bobcats participated in the Caprock Tournament on the Double T Smiles Boys Red Bracket and won two of their four games.Bobcats v Tulia Game 1The Bobcats hit for 13 two pointers, four 3-pointers and 14 of 22 free throws and 15 fouls.
Bobbies compete in Caprock Classic

Bobbies compete in Caprock Classic

Bobbies compete in Caprock Classic

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
The Dimmitt Bobbies competed in the Caprock Classic Red Girls Bracket sponsored by MCM Elegante Hotel & Suites.Bobbies v Klondike Game 1The Dimmitt Bobbies fell to the Klondike Lady Cougars in the first round of the Caprock Tournament, 47-45. The game was played at Lubbock Christian HS.
Quinn Minute - New Year celebrations

Quinn Minute - New Year celebrations

Quinn Minute - New Year celebrations

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
When did people begin to host New Year parties?Ancient Egyptians celebrated New Year when the Nile River overflowed, usually in June. Then someone suggested, “If we change New Year to January, we won’t drown coming home from the party.

Social Security Matters

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, Dear Rusty: My wife will reach her full Social Security benefit at 66.5 years of age which is just under 2 years away for her now. If she were to begin to get her monthly check now (i.e.

Editor’s Message

Lynda Work
Monday, December 30, 2024
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions.Why pick one day out of the year to make significant changes to your life, especially since those resolutions are rarely followed through.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
Just because cats have fur doesn’t mean they don’t cold. If left unattended outdoors in bad weather, they can develop hypothermia and frostbite, so it is critical to keep them warm during winter months.
Pam Josselet donated the newly released children’s book, “Maddy and Apollo’s Magical Garden Adventures”, to Rhoads Memorial Library. The book is written by Ali Josselet and features a picky eater who learns how tasty fruits and vegetables can be.

Pam Josselet donated the newly released children’s book, “Maddy and Apollo’s Magical Garden Adventures”, to Rhoads Memorial Library. The book is written by Ali Josselet and features a picky eater who learns how tasty fruits and vegetables can be.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Monday, December 30, 2024
Happy New Year from all of us at Rhoads Memorial Library as 2025 has now arrived! It is remarkable to think that one quarter of the 21st century has gone by.

Bobbies, Bobcats compete at Caprock Classic

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
The Dimmitt Bobbies and Bobcats varsity teams competed in the 65th annual Caprock Classic Tournament this past weekend.Approximately 100 teams from across Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma traveled to Lubbock to compete in the largest high school basketball tournament in the county.
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