Castro County News

DHS Drew Garcia was seriously injured in a car crash last Tuesday and faces numerous surgeries on the road back to recovery. Garcia is a cheerleader at Dimmitt High School.

DHS Drew Garcia was seriously injured in a car crash last Tuesday and faces numerous surgeries on the road back to recovery. Garcia is a cheerleader at Dimmitt High School.

Car crash injures DHS student

News Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Tragedy struck Dimmitt again when Dimmitt High School Drew Garcia was in a car crash last Tuesday.The car crash left Garcia critically injured with broken femurs in both legs, several broken ribs and metatarsals, among other injuries.

Recent STAAR results show struggle in algebra

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
As partial scores begin coming in from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STARR), results indicate that high school students continue to struggle with algebra.The STAAR end-of-course tests evaluate high-schoolers in five subjects: Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II and U.S.
Richardson Elementary students Delayne Herrera, Dani Escamilla and Griffin Neinast participated in the annual Communities in Schools of the South Plains Tournament in Lubbock.

Richardson Elementary students Delayne Herrera, Dani Escamilla and Griffin Neinast participated in the annual Communities in Schools of the South Plains Tournament in Lubbock.

RES students at chess tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The Shallowater Summer League began last week with the Dimmitt Bobbies playing Shallowater Varsity and Shallowater JV. The Bobbies will travel to Abernathy to play Abernathy and Brownfield on June 13.

The Shallowater Summer League began last week with the Dimmitt Bobbies playing Shallowater Varsity and Shallowater JV. The Bobbies will travel to Abernathy to play Abernathy and Brownfield on June 13.

The Shallowater Summer League

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Flash flooding hit Palo Duro Canyon State Park on Monday as staff members attempted to get them to higher ground. Some cars were trapped in water gaps on the main road and one car was reported to be washed away after driving into high water. Photo courtesy of TPWD/Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Flash flooding hit Palo Duro Canyon State Park on Monday as staff members attempted to get them to higher ground. Some cars were trapped in water gaps on the main road and one car was reported to be washed away after driving into high water. Photo courtesy of TPWD/Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Palo Duro Canyon hit with flash flooding

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
After being hit with heavy rain on Monday, TPWD offi cials in Palo Duro Canyon State Park had to deal with heavy rains on Monday that caused heavy flash flooding in several areas of the park.
WTAMU graduates 1,129 students

WTAMU graduates 1,129 students

WTAMU graduates 1,129 students

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The final tally is 1,129 graduates for West Texas A&M University’s Class of May 2024.Overall, the University awarded 808 baccalaureate degrees and 321 master’s degrees to spring graduates at the May 13 commencement ceremonies, following procedural confirmation from the University’s seven deans.

Editor’s Message

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
After several years of debate, the COVID-19 vaccine has been deemed NOT a vaccine because it does not meet the criteria of “preventing” the virus. Now, the vaccine takes another hit, being called a biological weapon and weapon of mass destruction.
Sheriff Sal Rivera

Sheriff Sal Rivera

Keep It Safe: Road Construction Traffic Safety

Sheriff Sal Rivera
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
With road construction beginning on U.S. Highway 385 north of Dimmitt, drivers are asked to pay close attention as they drive through the construction areas. It is asked that drivers watch out for other drivers, as well as TXDOT and private road construction personnel.
Quinn Minute - Class reunion

Quinn Minute - Class reunion

Quinn Minute - Class reunion

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The old guy in the grocery line looked about two coughing spells away from the Promised Land. Gnarled and unshaven, he mumbled to himself while the clerk totaled his bill.He noticed me as he reached into his pocket for change, and accidentally pulled out a set of teeth.
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