Castro County News

First United Bank donated $1,000 Thursday afternoon to Dimmitt High School as part of its Spirited Rivalry Campaign. Making the donation on behalf of First United Bank was Dimmitt Branch President Codi Cleavinger and Dimmit First United Bank Vice President Shelly Bills. (BRAND photo/Jeff Blackmon)

First United Bank donated $1,000 Thursday afternoon to Dimmitt High School as part of its Spirited Rivalry Campaign. Making the donation on behalf of First United Bank was Dimmitt Branch President Codi Cleavinger and Dimmit First United Bank Vice President Shelly Bills. (BRAND photo/Jeff Blackmon)

DIMMITT DONATION

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
No major incidents reported after Friday landspouts

No major incidents reported after Friday landspouts

No major incidents reported after Friday landspouts

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Friday afternoon a pair of landspouts popped up in Castro County at around 4:30 p.m.Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera reported the first was located at County Road 511 and County Road 613C.He added the second one was located west of County Road 510A and between Texas Highway 86 and FM 2392.
Dimmitt’s Kaden Carpio looks to the sidelines during Saturday’s 47-0 loss to Childress. Dimmitt is in third place in district play with a 1-1 district record and takes on Canadian Friday on the road. (Courtesy photo)

Dimmitt’s Kaden Carpio looks to the sidelines during Saturday’s 47-0 loss to Childress. Dimmitt is in third place in district play with a 1-1 district record and takes on Canadian Friday on the road. (Courtesy photo)

MIDNIGHT MADNESS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Jeff Blackmon

Jeff Blackmon

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND The 50 Funniest Jokes About All 50 States from Readers’ Digest MichiganWhat do you call 40 guys watching the Super Bowl on television? The Detroit Lions.MinnesotaWhat are the four seasons in Minnesota?

It is 101-Degrees

Chuck Bednorz Contributing Writer
Thursday, October 23, 2025
It is 101 degrees, and I am sitting in a truck with no air conditioning. We are at the Wellington Rodeo Grounds, and my 17 year old Daughter Tara is at Horse Camp riding around on a mild-mannered horse named Hudson, in the burning sun, wearing a helmet. She's having so much fun- in a helmet.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
As autumn progresses, evidenced by cooler temperatures, changing leaf colors, and Halloween's approach, some of us find ourselves in the mood for suspenseful tales.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Livestock owners work hard to keep their animals healthy, but even small wounds or injuries can create opportunities for parasites to cause serious health problems.
The District 2 68th Annual Gold Star Banquet was held Oct. 20. Congratulations to Castro County’s Remington Meador. He was one of the 23 honorees that night! Spencer Acker also served as one of the presenters as a part of D2 Council.

The District 2 68th Annual Gold Star Banquet was held Oct. 20. Congratulations to Castro County’s Remington Meador. He was one of the 23 honorees that night! Spencer Acker also served as one of the presenters as a part of D2 Council.

DISTRICT COUNCIL

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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