Castro County News

Nazareth FFA students attended the Plainview District Banquet this past Monday and celebrated a successful fall season of accomplishment and wins and well as selecting officers to represent the region.

Nazareth FFA students attended the Plainview District Banquet this past Monday and celebrated a successful fall season of accomplishment and wins and well as selecting officers to represent the region.

Nazareth FFA

Lopez graduates from WTAMU nursing program

More than 50 graduates from West Texas A&M University’s nursing program were honored at a pre-commencement observance before attending the commencement ceremony held later that afternoon.Lauren Lopez of Dimmitt was among the graduates.
Castro County 4-H were Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree at their last meeting, jamming to holiday music, making Christmas tree pretzel sticks, painting wood tree ornaments, and hand sewing felt ornaments. Youth from Kindergarten to 5t grade are welcome to join in each month for various activities and fun at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Castro County 4-H were Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree at their last meeting, jamming to holiday music, making Christmas tree pretzel sticks, painting wood tree ornaments, and hand sewing felt ornaments. Youth from Kindergarten to 5t grade are welcome to join in each month for various activities and fun at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Swiftettes claim win over Ladyhorns

Swiftettes claim win over Ladyhorns

Swiftettes claim win over Ladyhorns

The Nazareth Swiftettes scored win against the Hart Ladyhorns, 92-20.The Swiftettes completed 33 of 55 2-pointers, five of 20 3-pointers, 11 of 14 free throws, collected 34 assists, 19 offensive and defensive rebounds, five blocks, 20 defl ections, 29 steals, and five fouls.
Quinn Minute - Late greeting cards

Quinn Minute - Late greeting cards

Quinn Minute - Late greeting cards

A friend asked me if it was OK to delay sending holiday cards until late December.I asked two questions: (1) Will you send me a card? (2) Does it contain a gift certificate?Actually, I believe a late card is a great card. Here are three good reasons -- and two average ones – to delay mailing: 1.
Rural Serving Schools

Rural Serving Schools

Rural Serving Schools

By Walter Wendler, WTAMU President Rural regions of the United States make significant contributions to the economic well-being of the nation. Rural America is the backbone of U.S. agriculture.In 2023, the agriculture, food and related industries contributed approximately $1.53 trillion to the U.S.
	Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

It’s a common misconception that cats and dogs are more resistant to cold weather than people because of their fur, but they are just as susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia.When cold weather hits, you’re likely wearing a thick coat and boots – and they aren’t.