County Jail passes annual inspection

On Dec. 6,the Texas Commission on Jail Standards conducted an unannounced annualstate jail inspection of the Castro County Jail.

Bobbies compete in Vega tournament

The Dimmitt Bobbies competed at the Vega basketball tournament this past weekend and came in with one win and two losses.

AC to serve as regional hub for active shooter training

Amarillo College announced it would be serving as the regional facilitator for peace officer active shooter training in a threeyear agreement.

Bobcats score win over Mustangs

The Dimmitt Bobcats defeated the Olton Mustangs 52-44 on Nov. 28. The Bobcats took an early lead in the first quarter, 15-5 and continued to outshoot the Mustangs in the second quarter, closing the first half out 33-19.

Nazareth Tournament

Nazareth held its annual basketball tournament this past weekend. Seminole took the championship in the girls division, and Shallowater claimed the honors in the boys division.

Christmas Trees

Christmas trees are like a distant cousin. They come to your house, surround themselves with presents, and stay a month. Then they begin to shed and need somebody to drive them off. People often do strange things with cut trees.

Keep It Legal

“Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” might be a great AC/ DC song, but it’s not a great way to transfer real estate. While you’d like to think that doing something on your own is better than doing nothing, that’s not always the case.

Editor’s Message

Parents are often confronted with the “Is Santa Claus real?” question. There is a very logical explanation provided by an unknown writer: Son: “Dad, I think I’m old enough now. Is there a Santa Claus?” Dad: “Ok, I agree that you are old enough. But before I tell you, I have a question for you.

Castro County Community Calendar

Dec. 7-9 Dimmitt Basketball Tourney. Dimmitt High School. Dec. 11 –14 RES Winter Book Fair. 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. RES Library Dec. 14 Hands of Hope Distribution. There will be only one distribution in December from 3 to 4 p.m. RES Winterfest Family Celebration. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. RES Library.