LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhen a visitor to a town in Alabama spotted a dog attacking a boy, he grabbed the animal and throttled it with his bare hands.

5 tips to prevent negative encounters with snakes this spring

As temperatures warm across Texas this spring, you may start seeing more snakes around your home and outdoor areas.These reptiles become more active as they emerge from brumation — a state similar to hibernation in mammals.

Castro County Community Calendar

Regular Meetings/Continuing Events Check for cancellations before attending.Al Anon. 5 p.m. each Tuesday in the Rhoads Memorial Library meeting room. AA/NA. 6 p.m. each Wednesday in the Rhoads Memorial Library meeting room.Dimmitt Book Club.

Pet Talk

Pets encounter a variety of everyday risks, from outdoor threats like animals or parasites to physical dangers like vehicles or sharp objects and household toxins like plants or cleaners.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

Spring has sprung here at Rhoads Memorial Library and our decor reflects the season, despite the fact that temperatures have climbed into the 90s during the past few days.

CITY OF DIMMITT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

CITY OF DIMMITT Regular Meeting February 16, 2026 Castro County-Dimmitt, TX The City of Dimmitt Council members met in a regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall as scheduled and posted 72 hours before the meeting.Mayor , Scott Sheffy Mayor Pro-Tern, Steve Buckley Council member, Gloria...

STATE CHAMPION

Hart ISD Junior Adamari Morales earned first place at the State Powerlifting Competition held Wednesday, March 18 in Edinburg. She competed against some of the best athletes in the state in the Class A-AA 123-pound weight class.

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