Castro County News

Abbot signs bill banning vax mandates

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation banning COVID19 vaccine mandates for private employers this past Friday. Senate Bill 7 will prohibit employers in the private sector from taking “adverse action” against an employee who does not want to get a COVID-19 shot.
The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Blessed 5, a new children’s and women’s western apparel and accessories business owned by Pedro and Ceclia Quintana. The business is located at 113 E. Bedford in Dimmitt and is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Blessed 5, a new children’s and women’s western apparel and accessories business owned by Pedro and Ceclia Quintana. The business is located at 113 E. Bedford in Dimmitt and is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Double Ribbon Cutting

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

SB 4 passes to stiffen illegal entry into state

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Texas House of Representatives approved immigration bills Tuesday appropriating more than $1.5 billion for additional border barriers and make illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border a state crime. Senate Bill 3 would allocate $1.
Local sales tax allocations down

Local sales tax allocations down

Local sales tax allocations down

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 1.9 percent more than in November 2022.
WTAMU horse judging team won the reining national championship in Oklahoma.

WTAMU horse judging team won the reining national championship in Oklahoma.

WTAMU horse judging wins national championship

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
West Texas A&M University’s horse judging team won the reining national championship following competition this past weekend in Oklahoma. The team also took third in the American Quarter Horse Association World Championships.
Nazareth XC runners participated in state competition on Nov. 3 at Round Rock.

Nazareth XC runners participated in state competition on Nov. 3 at Round Rock.

Naz XC competes at state

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Nazareth XC runners participated in state competition on Nov. 3 at Round Rock.
WTAMU Equestrian Team Leading region

WTAMU Equestrian Team Leading region

WTAMU Equestrian Team Leading region

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The West Texas A&M University Equestrian Team continued its successful streak in a recent competition ahead of a major upcoming contest on its home turf. The WTAMU team took first place on both days of the hunt seat competition hosted at Tarleton State University Nov.
Coach Bob Knight dies at 84

Coach Bob Knight dies at 84

Coach Bob Knight dies at 84

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Legendary basketball coach Bob Knight, died last Wednesday at his home in Blooming, Indiana at the age of 83.
WTAMU ranch horse team won its first world championship.

WTAMU ranch horse team won its first world championship.

WTAMU ranch horse team wins world championship

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The West Texas A&M University ranch horse team won its first-ever world championship at a recent contest in Abilene. The team includes Ilda Corrales from Dimmitt.
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