Castro County News

AgriLife to hold Ag Masterminds

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is beginning a monthly meetup for producers and experts. The Ag Masterminds meetings will offer the opportunity to learn from other producers and experts in an informal setting in the local tri-county area for about an hour.
Jerry Newman, Deputy Director THSC

Jerry Newman, Deputy Director THSC

More parents opt for home school

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
According to the most recent data released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in an open records request to the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC), Texas experienced 29,765 withdrawals from public school to homeschool between grade 7-12 in the 2021-2022 school year.
Nazareth FFA came through with another great float for the parade this past weekend. Naz ISD kicked off Homecoming week beginning on Monday.

Nazareth FFA came through with another great float for the parade this past weekend. Naz ISD kicked off Homecoming week beginning on Monday.

Nazareth FFA

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

State STEM programs receive grants

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently gave $2.5 million in grants to various STEM programs in Texas. The new multi-milliondollar grant is giving Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students across the state a little extra help this year.
Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton along with his attorneys Tony Buzbee and Dan Cogdell stood on the Senate floor as the impeachment trial began this week. Buzbee, on Paxton’s behalf, pleaded not guilty to all 16 articles.

Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton along with his attorneys Tony Buzbee and Dan Cogdell stood on the Senate floor as the impeachment trial began this week. Buzbee, on Paxton’s behalf, pleaded not guilty to all 16 articles.

Paxton impeachment trial begins

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Texas Senate impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton kicked off with the reading of each of the 16 articles of impeachment.
Bobcats defeat Cyclones, 36-

Bobcats defeat Cyclones, 36-

Bobcats defeat Cyclones, 36-14

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats kicked off their season with a big win against the Memphis Cyclones 36-14. Dimmitt dominated the game with big rushes and solid defense. Top Bobcat passer was Jack Lunsford with five of eight completions for 67 yards and one touchdown.

WTAMU to cover textbooks starting Fall 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
West Texas A&M University announced an ambitious plan to eliminate most textbook-related costs for WT students. “Making education affordable is our responsibility,” President Walter V. Wendler said.
Nazareth Swifts freshman Zane Schulte avoids the Whiteface defense on a run on Friday night.

Nazareth Swifts freshman Zane Schulte avoids the Whiteface defense on a run on Friday night.

Swifts fall to Antelopes

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Nazareth Swifts had a tough first game out of the starting gate, losing to the Whiteface Antelopes, 58-12. Nazareth had 21 rushes for 41 yards; three receptions for 55 yards; three fumbles, four penalties for 20 yards; and 17 tackles.
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