Castro County News

The Pink Ladies did it again and broke their own DVFD donation record, raising $20,400 for the fired department. The check was presented to members of the DVFD. Winner of the Raffle was Martha Ibarra; Bean contest, Martha Richardson; and Salsa Contest, Rubi Gonzalez.

The Pink Ladies did it again and broke their own DVFD donation record, raising $20,400 for the fired department. The check was presented to members of the DVFD. Winner of the Raffle was Martha Ibarra; Bean contest, Martha Richardson; and Salsa Contest, Rubi Gonzalez.

DVFD receives $20,400 donation

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department was on the receiving end of another big donation from the Pink Ladies of Dimmitt following a successful benefit on Sept.28. The event was held at Dimmitt Recreation.

Xcel files for $53M customer refund

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Xcel Energy submitted a proposal to refund $53.3 million in fuel costs to Texas customers that will result in a one-time credit against electricity charges during the December billing cycle.
As one of his last duties as PRPC Chairman of the Board of Directors, Castro County Sal Rivera presented former Dimmitt city manager BJ Potts (now Tulia city manager) with the Beelee Goodwin Award at the 2024 PRPC Annual Meeting and Banquet held at the First Responders Academyon Sept. 26 in Amarillo. Rivera will continue to serve on the PRPC Executive Board.

As one of his last duties as PRPC Chairman of the Board of Directors, Castro County Sal Rivera presented former Dimmitt city manager BJ Potts (now Tulia city manager) with the Beelee Goodwin Award at the 2024 PRPC Annual Meeting and Banquet held at the First Responders Academyon Sept. 26 in Amarillo. Rivera will continue to serve on the PRPC Executive Board.

As one of his last duties as PRPC Chairman of the Board of Directors

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Dimmitt Marching Band was in full swing at the Homecoming game on Saturday. (photo courtesy of Dimmitt Sports Media/DISD)

The Dimmitt Marching Band was in full swing at the Homecoming game on Saturday. (photo courtesy of Dimmitt Sports Media/DISD)

DHS Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Quinn Minute - Life expectancy

Quinn Minute - Life expectancy

Quinn Minute - Life expectancy

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Is there any proven way to improve life expectancy?Personally, I’d like to make it to 100. Each year I try to eliminate one bad habit, and now I have none. That’s depressing.The average life expectancy in the U.S. today is 77.2 years. So, if you’re an average person who’s 77.

DirecTV eyes deal to acquire Dish

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
DirecTV is planning to acquire struggling competitors Dish and Sling from owner EchoStar in a debt exchange transaction.According to DirecTV, the deal includes a payment of $1 and the assumption of approximately $9.
Leaders, ideas and lightning rods

Leaders, ideas and lightning rods

Leaders, ideas and lightning rods

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Good leaders act as lightning rods, attracting both criticism and praise otherwise directed toward their organizations or members of their team. Leaders absorb pressure, good and bad, guiding and protecting while exercising responsibility and transparency.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Oct. 8 Medicare Information & Education
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Rhoads Memorial Library. Call to register. Rita McDaniel, BNS, RN Chronic Care Coordinator, CCH. 806-647 8729.Oct. 9 Dimmitt Book Club. Rhoads Memorial Library Meeting room. 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be C. Delayne Duffy, an author from Bovina.Oct. 11 CCH Health Fair.
Subscribe to