Castro County News

Bobcats fall to Chieftains

Bobcats fall to Chieftains

Bobcats fall to Chieftains

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats lost a district game to the Friona Chieftains this past Friday, 5621. Dimmitt came in with the only touchdown in the first quarter on a 5-yard run from QB Jack Lunsford to take a 6-0 lead.
Hart High School runner Aiden Cisneros competed at the District 4-1A cross country meet and placed fourth, advancing him to the Regional meet scheduled for Oct. 23-23.

Hart High School runner Aiden Cisneros competed at the District 4-1A cross country meet and placed fourth, advancing him to the Regional meet scheduled for Oct. 23-23.

High School Coaches Day set for Nov. 3

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Thanks to the Texas Legislature, Senate Concurrent Resolution 38 was passed by both the House and Senate and has designated the first Friday of November as Texas High School Coaches Day. High school and middle school coaches all over Texas will be celebrated on Nov.

Editor’s Message

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
It’s 9 a.m. Have you stepped on a Lego yet? Moms are tough people and pretty smart, generally speaking. Experience teaches you a lot. As moms, most of us learned valuable lessons early with her first child. Tidbits like ‘silence isn’t golden, it is suspicious.

Bill forbidding vaccine mandates goes to House

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
State lawmakers considered legislation that would prohibit private employers from requiring their employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Senate Bill 7 falls in line with Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to protect the freedom of Texans, though some business groups have offered criticism.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Oct. 1 – Oct. 23 Dimmitt Band Pecan Sale/Fundraiser. Orders taken from Oct. 1 to Oct. 23. Contact any band member or Sharon Kinser at 806-336-8727. Oct. 21 Nazareth Ranch Rodeo. 1 p.m. at the Schulte arena. Will include stray gathering, maverick branding, mugging and doctoring.
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Sidekicks

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
If you grew up in the 1950s through 1970s, television westerns introduced you to a thankless career. Here’s the job description. You work for a cowboy who travels constantly and appears to have no source of income. You don’t decide how you spend your day. You’ve got no house or apartment.
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Pet

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Our furry friends have curious natures, and even though we try our best to keep them safe and healthy, they may still get into trouble when they unknowingly eat human medications or other common household items that are toxic to them. Dr.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
“It’s Game Time!” was the theme of Kylene Black’s program presented recently at Dimmitt Book Club’s meeting here at Rhoads Memorial Library. She distributed questionnaires among members asking about their favorite book genre, author, childhood stories, etc.
The Dimmitt Police Department took time out of their busy schedules to spend time with the students at Doricell Davis First Steps on Tuesday. Officers visited with children from most of the classes and gave them an up-close view of patrol cars.

The Dimmitt Police Department took time out of their busy schedules to spend time with the students at Doricell Davis First Steps on Tuesday. Officers visited with children from most of the classes and gave them an up-close view of patrol cars.

Naz Lamb Jackpot

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
WTAMU horse judging is ranked in the top three with OSU and Texas A&M College Station.

WTAMU horse judging is ranked in the top three with OSU and Texas A&M College Station.

WTAMU team ranks high nationally

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The West Texas A&M University horse judging team ranked highly at a recent national competition ahead of upcoming world-championship contests. The team ranked third overall among all teams at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress on Oct. 11 in Columbus, Ohio.
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