Castro County News

Seven youth from Castro County 4-H attended the District 2 Junior Leader Lab at Ceta Cayon for two days of fun and learning: Chesney Farris, Gracie McLain, Jaycee Cantrell, Sawyer Gibson, Doc McLain, Jack Wanjura and Copper Farris.

Seven youth from Castro County 4-H attended the District 2 Junior Leader Lab at Ceta Cayon for two days of fun and learning: Chesney Farris, Gracie McLain, Jaycee Cantrell, Sawyer Gibson, Doc McLain, Jack Wanjura and Copper Farris.

Seven youth from Castro County 4-H

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
806 Storm Chasers reported that a hailstone that fell east of Tulia has officially set a new state record. Measuring at 7.25 inches in diameter, storm chasers Val and Amy Castor documented the hailstone 3 miles WNW of Vigo Park, Texas at 7:37 p.m. on June 2, shattering the previous record of 6.4 inches in Hondo, Texas in 2021.

806 Storm Chasers reported that a hailstone that fell east of Tulia has officially set a new state record. Measuring at 7.25 inches in diameter, storm chasers Val and Amy Castor documented the hailstone 3 miles WNW of Vigo Park, Texas at 7:37 p.m. on June 2, shattering the previous record of 6.4 inches in Hondo, Texas in 2021.

806 Storm Chasers

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
OSM roping, rodeo a big success

OSM roping, rodeo a big success

OSM roping, rodeo a big success

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The Olen Schulte Memorial Team Roping & Wild West Show was a big success this past weekend with lots of competition, fun and presentation of scholarships. There was $12k in payouts and added money and almost 150 contestants, not including Friday’s team roping.

State sales tax revenue for May totals $4B

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.01 billion in May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2023. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May.
Louis Hernandez

Louis Hernandez

Hernandez earns jailer certification

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Castro County Jailer Louis Michael Hernandez recently attended the Randall County Sheriff’s Office Basic Jailer Academy in Amarillo and completed 136 hours of training.He started on May 6 and completed 136 hours of training and was also named the Valedictorian of the class, with a GPA of 95.25.
Benjamin Elmore

Benjamin Elmore

Elmore announces candidacy

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Benjamin Elmore announced his intention to run as a write-in candidate for the office of Castro County Sheriff.As a licensed Texas Peace Officer with over 12 years of emergency services experience, Elmore said he has the experience necessary to serve and protect the citizens of Castro County.

Steer, heifer validation dates set

News Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Castro County 4-H and FFA steer and heifer validation dates have been set for the upcoming 2024 show season.In Dimmitt, on June 11, youth may come to Dimmitt Ag Farm between 8:30 and 10 a.m., or in Nazareth on June 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Kleman’s Barn.
The Nazareth Swiftettes Basketball Camp saw lot of future state champ prospects this year, with a talented group of mini-Swiftettes attending to learn skills and have lots of fun.

The Nazareth Swiftettes Basketball Camp saw lot of future state champ prospects this year, with a talented group of mini-Swiftettes attending to learn skills and have lots of fun.

Naz Swiftettes Basketball Camp

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Heat stroke concerns rise with summer temperatures

Heat stroke concerns rise with summer temperatures

Heat stroke concerns rise with summer temperatures

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
With the Texas heat rising and the inevitable triple- digit temperatures, and whether involved in work, sports or doing day-to-day activities, it is important keep key things in mind and not risk heat stroke.
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