Castro County News

Jobless rates up in 12 states

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
In November, unemployment rates were higher in 12 states and stable in 38 states and the District of Columbia, according to statistics from two monthly programs. The U.S. unemployment rate is 3.7 percent.
Celebration 2024

Celebration 2024

Celebration 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
People around the world will be celebrating the arrival of 2024 this weekend. Americans have a varied array of traditions from exchanging gifts, making resolutions, attending parties, fireworks and eating good food.
Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera offered a big “Thanks” to everyone and all the organizations that donated to the Annual Toy Drive, including Dollar Store who made a generous contribution of toys. Rivera thanked the deputies and communications dispatchers Brittanny Llamas and Mischa Baldwin for helping organize the drive, and the deputies and jailer Brennon Garcia and Santa for backing them up to deliver presents.

Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera offered a big “Thanks” to everyone and all the organizations that donated to the Annual Toy Drive, including Dollar Store who made a generous contribution of toys. Rivera thanked the deputies and communications dispatchers Brittanny Llamas and Mischa Baldwin for helping organize the drive, and the deputies and jailer Brennon Garcia and Santa for backing them up to deliver presents.

Making Spirits Bright

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Texas flies immigrants to Chicago

Texas flies immigrants to Chicago

Texas flies immigrants to Chicago

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Texas flew out over 120 immigrants from El Paso to Chicago last Tuesday as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s policy of transporting recently arrived migrants to Democratic- led cities he has described as sanctuaries, according to the governor’s office.
Bobcats press on into season

Bobcats press on into season

Bobcats press on into season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats won one and lost three against Farwell, Slaton, Borger and Dumas. Bobcats v Farwell The Bobcats were defeated 55-40 by the Farwell Steers.
Bobbies defeated by Lady Cubs, 43

Bobbies defeated by Lady Cubs, 43

Bobbies defeated by Lady Cubs, 43-40

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobbies suffered a narrow defeat by the Brownfield Lady Cubs, 43-40. Brownfield took the lead in the first quarter, 21-13, but both teams scored evenly in the second quarter, closing the first half out with a Lady Cubs lead 32-24.

WTAMU marching band advances to finals in Metallica Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The West Texas A&M University marching band has advanced to the finals of metal band Metallica’s “For Whom the Band Tolls” contest. Bands from around the country are competing to win musical instruments for their programs, furnished by Metallica and its sponsors.
Swifts defeat Flames, 75-36

Swifts defeat Flames, 75-36

Swifts defeat Flames, 75-36

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Nazareth Swifts claimed a big victory over the Amarillo Flames, 75-36. The Swifts took charge in the first quarter, gaining a 21-9 lead and continued to out-shoot the Flames in the second quarter closing the first half ahead 37-20.
Casto County 4-H

Casto County 4-H

Casto County 4-H Spencer Acke

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Casto County 4-H Spencer Acker had gingerbread fun with the Nazareth Pre-K. Students were treated with the story of the Gingerbread Cowboy, decorated gingerbread cardboard cutouts, and did a science experiment with baking soda, gingerbread spices and cookie cutters.
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