Castro County News

Abbott signs bills deterring illegal immigration

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed into law three bills that pour more money into his three-year effort to deter illegal immigration at the Texas-Mexico border and give Texas law enforcement authority to arrest undocumented immigrants anywhere in the state. Senate Bill 3 earmarks $1.
The Pink Ladies, Top of the Hill and Dimmitt Ladies Golf made a donation to the Castro County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive “In loving memory of the lives that will never be forgotten.” The toy drive will be providing Christmas gifts to many children in Castro County.

The Pink Ladies, Top of the Hill and Dimmitt Ladies Golf made a donation to the Castro County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive “In loving memory of the lives that will never be forgotten.” The toy drive will be providing Christmas gifts to many children in Castro County.

Making Christmas Bright

Bobbies drop three games at tournament

Bobbies drop three games at tournament

Bobbies drop three games at tournament

The Dimmitt Bobbies played three games at the Dimmitt basketball tourney against Lubbock Cooper, Amarillo High JV and Bushland. Bobbies v Lbbk Cooper The Bobbies fell to Lubbock Cooper, 27-59. Lubbock claimed the lead in the first half, 25-10 and held on in the second half for the win.
Laptop Donation to DISD Students

Laptop Donation to DISD Students

Laptop Donation to DISD Students

United Way partnered with AT&T and Communities in Schools to give a free laptop to 15 DISD students. The students have shown motivation and leadership over the school year and were nominated by Kendra Cantrell, Communities in School Site Coordinator.
The Hart Ladyhorns

The Hart Ladyhorns

The Hart Ladyhorns

The Hart Ladyhorns came home with a consolation plaque from the Anton Tournament this last weekend; Celena Gonzales was All-Tournament Team. Last Tuesday the team beat Anton 59-34.

Vain Idols

Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love. (Jonah 2: 8 ESV) Vain idols always lie to us. They tell us that we know better than God what is best for us. Early in my missionary career, I was working in Hawaii. I was doing what I wanted and where I wanted to do it.

New e-cigarette law begins Jan. 1

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding retailers that beginning Jan. 1, 2024, it will be a crime in Texas to market, advertise, sell or cause to be sold an e-cigarette product in certain containers that are designed to appeal to minors.
Editor’s Message

Editor’s Message

Editor’s Message

As I ponder making decorated cookies again this year (a tedious yet rewarding task) I am reminded of the time-proven rules of ye olde bakers.
Chicken or Egg?

Chicken or Egg?

Chicken or Egg?

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? People have known about chickens for nearly 3000 years. Chicken drawings were even discovered on ancient pottery. Maybe that’s where we get the saying, “A chicken in every pot.