The RES Student Council raised money during their Hat Days during Christmas to donate to Snack Pak 4 Kids.
The RES Student Council
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Castro County News
Producer enrollment for safety nets begins
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) as well as Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC).Agricultural producers can submit applications to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
County grads earn degrees from WT
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The final tally is 878 graduates for West Texas A&M University’s Fall 2024 commencement, with eight students from Castro County scheduled to earn degrees.Overall, the University awarded 605 baccalaureate degrees, 252 master’s degrees and 28 doctoral degrees, following procedural confirmation from...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Cruz pushes for Thin Blue Line Act
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.16) introduced the Thin Blue Line Act to increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement.Crus was joined by nine other Republican senators pushing for the legislation.Federal law already...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Hearings begin for Trump nominees
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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the Senate confirmation hearings for his cabinet nominees kicked off last week.The list of nominees include Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense; Marco Rubio, Secretary of State; Pamela Bondi, Attorney General; Russell Vought, Office of...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Bill passed protecting women’s sports
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The House voted last Tuesday to pass H.R. 28 (Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act), which would amend federal civil rights law, to prohibit trans and intersex women and girls from playing on women and girls sports teams.The U.S. Senate could vote on the companion bill Sen. Tommy...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Kannon Farris and Colow Farris were among the Castro County ag youth who showed off their talents and livestock projects at the Nazareth and Castro County stocks shows last week. Results and winners will be featured in the Livestock Special Section in next week’s paper.
County Livestock Talent
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Cowboys searching for new head coach
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Dallas Cowboys’ owner and general manager Jerry Jones announced that Mike McCarthy will not return as the head coach in 2025.After a five-year stint with the Cowboys,reports are that McCarthy could not reach a contract extension agreement with the organization and his contract was allowed to...
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Dimmitt Bobbies had the opportunity to attend the Texas Tech Lady Raiders v TCU Horned Frogs game on Jan. 11. Though Texas Tech lost, it was still great fun to see some good basketball.
Bobbies take in Texas Tech game
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Swiftettes defeat Lady Owls
Swiftettes defeat Lady Owls, 56-16
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The Nazareth Swiftettes won their game over the Silverton Lady Owls last Friday, 56-16.Nazareth hit 16 of 27 2-point shots, five of 18 3-pointers, nine of 12 free throws, 19 assists, nine offensive rebounds, 12 defensive rebounds, two blocks, 28 deflections, 24 steals and 15 fouls.Top shooter for...
Wednesday, January 15, 2025