Castro County News

Castro County Crops Conference on Jan. 9

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting the Castro County Crops Conference on Jan. 9. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at West Texas Coffee, with coffee and donuts sponsored by North Gin. Lunch at noon will be sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance.
Texas has 30 new laws in effect

Texas has 30 new laws in effect

Texas has 30 new laws in effect

Thirty new laws passed by the Texas Legislature took effect as the New Year rolled in. From property tax relief and franchise exemptions, E-cigarettes, and disbanding DEI offices, and identifying at-risk children, Texans will see some changes. Details of each new law can be found at capitol.texas.

Caprock Classic kicks off on Dec. 28

It is that time of year again for the 64th AMBUCS Caprock Classic Basketball Tournament, the world’s largest high school tournament. The Dimmitt Bobbies and Bobcats will both be playing in the tournament which is presented by CanTex.

Naz set to play in holiday tourneys

The Nazareth Swifts and Swiftettes will be traveling to participate in two different holiday tournaments. The Swiftettes are bound for the 66thAnnual Championship Basketball Tourney, considered one of the top five holiday tournaments in the nation, scheduled for Dec. 28-30 in the Fort Worth area.
Bobcats fall to Golden Tornados

Bobcats fall to Golden Tornados

Bobcats fall to Golden Tornados

The Dimmitt Bobcats lost to the Lamesa Golden Tornados, 69-52. Dimmitt edged into the lead by a single point in the first quarter 20-19 and continued to widen their lead to 39-31 as the first half of the game came to an end.
Bobbies defeated by Lady Cats

Bobbies defeated by Lady Cats

Bobbies defeated by Lady Cats

The Bobbies fell to the Littlefi eld Lady Cats, 54-32. Littlefield offense took charge in the first quarter and gained a six-point lead and continue widening the gap in the second quarter to close the first half out ahead 28-13.
Feds claim control of land over arachnoid

Feds claim control of land over arachnoid

Feds claim control of land over arachnoid

The federal government declared parts of John Yearwood’s central Texas farm as critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act, placing private land under federal control.