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Castro County Courthouse listed on Historical Register

Castro County Courthouse listed on Historical Register

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Castro County Courthouse listed on Historical Register

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Castro County Courthouse in Dimmitt has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places, marking the county’s first National Register designation and leaving only 26 Texas counties without a listing!Built in 1939 with Public Works Administration funding and located on a full block in...
TxDOT: Buckle Up or Pay the Price

TxDOT: Buckle Up or Pay the Price

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TxDOT: Buckle Up or Pay the Price

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
“Click It or Ticket” Increased Enforcement May 18- 31 AUSTIN – We are Texans. We wear our Lone Star belt buckles with pride, but it’s the buckle in your car or truck that matters the most.
Nazareth Junior High golfers had a great day on the course at their District Meet earlier in May. Results are as follows: Girls — 1st Place Team 2nd - Chesney Farris (56) 5th - Blakely Kleman (61) 6th - Brystol Burks (62) Kennedy Wilhelm (71) Boys — 1st Place Team 1st - Ace Rowland (38) 6th - Archer Neill (54) Grayson Hartman (57) Taysen Payne (61) Kamden Osmanski (65)

Nazareth Junior High golfers had a great day on the course at their District Meet earlier in May. Results are as follows: Girls — 1st Place Team 2nd - Chesney Farris (56) 5th - Blakely Kleman (61) 6th - Brystol Burks (62) Kennedy Wilhelm (71) Boys — 1st Place Team 1st - Ace Rowland (38) 6th - Archer Neill (54) Grayson Hartman (57) Taysen Payne (61) Kamden Osmanski (65)

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NAZARETH JH GOLF

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

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'The Pepperman Mystery Series'

Library Lines ... By Gaye Reily
Thursday, May 21, 2026
'The Pepperman Mystery Series' is ready to be checked out here at Rhoads Memorial Library. (Thank you, Kelly, for your donation!)Area author Bill Briscoe, who wrote the five books, spoke at the recent Dimmitt Book Club meeting.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
When pet parents travel but have no one to watch their furry companions, boarding can be a safe and necessary option.

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TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION ADDRESSES CROP WATER USE

Kristie Keys
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Every fourth Tuesday morning on KDHN, the AgriPlex report gives us a chance to visit about timely production topics. Recently, I shared a few thoughts on pre-plant irrigation, some of which sparked good conversation among producers.
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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
During a children’s sermon, the pastor asked the kids to guess what the mystery object was. "It has a bushy tail,” he began. “It chatters in the trees.
Castro County First Re- sponders and fire depart - ments from Dimmitt, Naz areth and Hart have been busy since last week fight - ing a number of wild fires in the Texas Panhandle. This week, local departments pitched in to help control a fire near Kress. Fires in the Amarillo and Canyon area continue to be monitored. (Courtesy photos)

Castro County First Re- sponders and fire depart - ments from Dimmitt, Naz areth and Hart have been busy since last week fight - ing a number of wild fires in the Texas Panhandle. This week, local departments pitched in to help control a fire near Kress. Fires in the Amarillo and Canyon area continue to be monitored. (Courtesy photos)

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LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS AT WORK

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

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Early voting underway for primary runoff

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Local voters are encouraged to once again head to the polls to cast votes in Republican or Democratic Primary Elections.Early voting is underway and ends Friday. Voters may cast ballots at the Castro County Courthouse during regular business hours.
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