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A crop-dusting midair crash in Cochran County is being investigated after two Air Tractor pilots collided while spraying a cotton field, killing one pilot and injuring another. Photo courtesy of Cochran County Sheriff’s Office.

A crop-dusting midair crash in Cochran County is being investigated after two Air Tractor pilots collided while spraying a cotton field, killing one pilot and injuring another. Photo courtesy of Cochran County Sheriff’s Office.

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Crop duster collision being investigated

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on the tragic June 14 plane crash in Cochran County involving two crop duster planes that collided in midair while working over a cotton field.Identified by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Pilot Philip Kitten was...

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TTU research team studies Hurricane Beryl

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Texas Tech University Hurricane Research Team (TTUHRT) was bound for Corpus Christi area on July 7 to study Hurricane Beryl when it makes landfall.Dr. Brian Hirth, a TTU research professor, along with his research team, logged in the 21st deployment since 2004.The 10-member team studying...
Local food producer Layton Schur from Frontier Market in Plainview will be speaking at the Local Food Producers Field Day.

Local food producer Layton Schur from Frontier Market in Plainview will be speaking at the Local Food Producers Field Day.

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Local food producers farm tour scheduled

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Food producers and foodies willhavetheopportunitytocheck out the tasty fruits and vegetables being grown for local markets on July 24.Ogallala Commons (OC)is collaborating with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Serviceoffi ces in Swisher and Hale counties, with a generous grant support from the Mary E....
The Dimmitt Athletic Booster Club announced the winners of the first DABC basketball tournament. Tagged as “the Olton boys”, the team took the whole tournament with no games lost. Proceeds and donations earned from the tournament were given directly to families of the recent car crashes.

The Dimmitt Athletic Booster Club announced the winners of the first DABC basketball tournament. Tagged as “the Olton boys”, the team took the whole tournament with no games lost. Proceeds and donations earned from the tournament were given directly to families of the recent car crashes.

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The Dimmitt Athletic Booster Club

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Dimmitt Athletic Booster Club

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Texas Tech University announces partnership with Adidas

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Texas Tech University announced that Adidas will become the official footwear, uniform and accessory partner of the TTU Red Raiders effective July 1.Texas Tech alum Patrick Mahomes and Adidas are releasing co-branded apparel featuring Mahomes’ signature Gladiator logo, marking the first time an...
Quinn Minute - Saturday Movies

Quinn Minute - Saturday Movies

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Quinn Minute - Saturday Movies

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
On a hot summer Saturday when I was a kid, nothing topped a movie marathon in dark air-conditioned comfort.During the week we scouted area theaters for the best deals.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

July 10-11 Castro County Kids Inc. All Star Games
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
July 10- Minors All Star Game 7 p.m.; Softball All Star Game, 8:15 p.m. July 11 – Majors All Star Game, 7 p.m.; Awards, 8:15 p.m.July 13 Nazareth German Fest. Nazareth Community Hall. Great food, music and activities.July 16 Naz Community Blood Drive. 3 to 7 p.m., Naz Community Hall.
Holy Smokes Barbecue from Friona held a fundraiser event on July 1 for the families of the young men recently killed or injured in car accidents. The event was held at the Castro County Courthouse Square and money received was divided among the families.

Holy Smokes Barbecue from Friona held a fundraiser event on July 1 for the families of the young men recently killed or injured in car accidents. The event was held at the Castro County Courthouse Square and money received was divided among the families.

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Holy Smokes Bar-becue from Friona

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Holy Smokes Barbecue from Friona

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Editor’s Message

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Have you ever wondered why they don’t teach kids to write in cursive anymore?And no, it’s not a coincidence that they tend to use it less and less.Studies have shown that cursive is important in learning, thinking and processing thoughts.Writing in cursive means translating thoughts into words; it...
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