Castro County News

Swiftettes topple Cowgirls, win district title

Swiftettes topple Cowgirls, win district title

Swiftettes topple Cowgirls, win district title

The Nazareth Swiftettes claimed a win over the Happy Cowgirls, 57-31, clenching the district title. The Swiftettestook the lead in the first quarter over the Cowgirls, 11-2 and continued to outscore Happy in the second quarter, to close the first half 29-9.
Tree Pruning Workshop set for Feb. 16 in Plainview

Tree Pruning Workshop set for Feb. 16 in Plainview

Tree Pruning Workshop set for Feb. 16 in Plainview

The Castro/Hale/Lamb Agronomy Agent with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting themonthly Ag Mastermind series at the Hale County Extension Service focusing on tree pruning. The program begins at 9 a.m.and is typically an hour in length. There is no fee to attend.
The Hart Ladyhorns(11-11, 2-4), faced Texline in the Bi-District playoffs on Monday, losing that round 71-33, ending their playoff run and basketball season.

The Hart Ladyhorns(11-11, 2-4), faced Texline in the Bi-District playoffs on Monday, losing that round 71-33, ending their playoff run and basketball season.

The Hart Ladyhorns(11-11, 2-4)

WTAMU to hold job fairs

More than 80 employers will meet with hundreds of West Texas A&M University students at the annual Career and Internship Expo on Feb. 22.
Dimmitt High School HOSA members competed at the Area Conference held in Amarillo at the Amtech Academy. Placing were Henry Ramirez, 7th place, Health Career Photography; Celeste Moya, Tania Hernandez, Martin Rodriguez, 1st place, Sports Medicine; Jasmine Nunez, 1st place Medical Arts Poster; Renae Chavez, Kenzie Phan-Dezirae Davila-Kheyla Castaneda, 3rd place, Health Education; and Kaylie Furr, 2nd, Nurse Assisting.

Dimmitt High School HOSA members competed at the Area Conference held in Amarillo at the Amtech Academy. Placing were Henry Ramirez, 7th place, Health Career Photography; Celeste Moya, Tania Hernandez, Martin Rodriguez, 1st place, Sports Medicine; Jasmine Nunez, 1st place Medical Arts Poster; Renae Chavez, Kenzie Phan-Dezirae Davila-Kheyla Castaneda, 3rd place, Health Education; and Kaylie Furr, 2nd, Nurse Assisting.

Dimmitt High School HOSA

Keep It Legal

Keep It Legal

Keep It Legal

It’s tax season. You’re probably getting your tax documents from your employer and your investments. You’re compiling them so that you can either send them to your accountant or use one of those online filing services.

Editor’s Message

A quote that stays with me all the time and has been used, though with varied wording, “Evil thrives where good men do nothing.” The original quote is thought to be from John Stuart Mill, 1867. Numerous leaders have used it throughout history.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Feb. 20 Cooking Well with Diabetes. Four once-a- month cooking classes by AgriLife Courtney Lowe at Rhoads Memorial Library Meeting Room. Noon to 1 p.m. Lunch is served. RSVP to 806-485-9135. Future classes on March 19, April 16 and May 14. March 4 AgriLife Extension Texas Community Forum.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Horses have delicate and complex gastrointestinal systems compared to many other animals, leaving them susceptible to digestive disorders, such as colitis.