Castro County News
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The non-conference schedule for the 99th season of Texas Tech basketball has offi cially been announced and has the Red Raiders beginning the year on November 8 against Texas A&M-Commerce at the United Supermarkets Arena.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
AgriLife to hold Ag Masterminds
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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.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
More parents opt for home school
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Drunk drivers could face child support penalties
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A new state law requires convicted drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
State STEM programs receive grants
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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
The Texas Senate impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton kicked off with the reading of each of the 16 articles of impeachment.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Bobcats defeat Cyclones, 36-14
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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.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
WTAMU to cover textbooks starting Fall 2024
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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.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Swifts fall to Antelopes
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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.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023