Castro County News

Pablo Perez

Pablo Perez

Perez receives two scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Dimmitt High School graduate Pablo Perez recently learned that he has been awarded two major scholarships – the $20,000 Welch Foundation Scholarship and a $3,000 Archer Scholarship.
Hegar distributes $1.1B in monthly sales tax revenue

Hegar distributes $1.1B in monthly sales tax revenue

Hegar distributes $1.1B in monthly sales tax revenue

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 0.2 percent less than in July 2023.These allocations are based on sales made in May by businesses that report tax monthly.
Meador wins at Texas State Shoot

Meador wins at Texas State Shoot

Meador wins at Texas State Shoot

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Oliver Meador, from Nazareth and a member of the Castro County 4-H shooting sports team competed at the 2024 Texas State Shoot and was the B Class High Overall shooter. He was also selected to the Texas State Team for the Sub-Junior category.

Meeting on wildlife refuge expansion set

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
A landowner’s education meeting will be held in Littlefield, Texas on July 25 at 7.p.m to discuss the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) decision to acquire 700,000 private acres to enlarge the 6,440-acre Muleshoe Federal Wildlife Refuge.

DHS athletes prepare for big season

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
While high school athletes are out for summer break, workouts are popping up on the schedule.Summer conditioning workouts began on June 10 at 9 a.m. for grades 7 through 12. An evening session is being provided for those who can’t come in the mornings.

Summer athletic training dos, don’ts to stay healthy

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
School is out for the summer and for most high school athletes that means it’s offseason training time.According to Beacon Orthopedics & Sports Medicine athletic trainers, whether a student is taking it easy or ramping up to gain an extra edge, they need to condition responsibly.
The Terrific Tuesday Library program saw participants reading the Bad Seed. Castro County Extension Agent Felice Acker assisted youth in making sunflower seed butter, testing different varieties of sunflower seeds, making seed bits and making chalk and decorating the sidewalk of the library which included a hopscotch path. There are two weeks left for Terrific Tuesday is completed.

The Terrific Tuesday Library program saw participants reading the Bad Seed. Castro County Extension Agent Felice Acker assisted youth in making sunflower seed butter, testing different varieties of sunflower seeds, making seed bits and making chalk and decorating the sidewalk of the library which included a hopscotch path. There are two weeks left for Terrific Tuesday is completed.

Texas data privacy act in effect July 1

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
On July 1, Texas’ Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) went into effect as one of the strongest state consumer privacy laws in the country.The TDPSA is supposed to give Texas residents more control over and key rights to their personal data.
Quinn Minute - Bells, bells and more bells

Quinn Minute - Bells, bells and more bells

Quinn Minute - Bells, bells and more bells

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Every day, every hour… those annoying bells. Bells ruled my life at home and in school.The first sound each morning came from my alarm clock. It didn’t stop until I pushed a button. That is hard to find with your eyes closed.
Toleration and Conviction on Campus

Toleration and Conviction on Campus

Toleration and Conviction on Campus

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Knife edges are the places where greatness lives in organizations. The sides of a knife don’t cut, but the well-whetted edge of a knife is where the action is. Faith has been placed on the flat side of the knife at universities.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Dogs have long been called “Man’s Best Friend.”Today, studies suggest that all pets are our best friends. That includes men, women, and children. It’s been estimated that over 60% of all North American households have a pet.
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