Castro County News

Used farm equipment market still strong

According to Successful Farming, the used machinery market is red-hot, even when it comes to older equipment. While the price floor is pushing up the values of low-hour, late-model equipment, the marketplace is also displaying strong support for older equipment, which is enjoying sales at auction.

Texas Senate approves law enforcement grants

Counties with fewer than 300,000 residents could receive up to half a million dollars in state grants per year to hire more officers under a bill approved unanimously by the Senate on Tuesday.

Castro County 4-H competes at contests

The District 2 4-H Speaking and Talent contests were held on Monday. Castro County youth came through with some solid wins. “What a great day,” said Castro County AgriLife Extension Agent Felice Acker. “I am soooo proud of all of these youth for getting out and competing in front of others.
State unemployment rate rising

State unemployment rate rising

State unemployment rate rising

The Texas Workforce Commission released state data on February unemployment, showing seasonally adjusted rates up slightly at 4.5%. Texas added 58,200 positions in February 2023, leading the nation in jobs added over the month. In February, the state reached 13,831,900 total nonfarm jobs.
Dimmitt Robotics competed at the State UIL Robotics competition, making it to the finals and were the runner-up team for the state championship in the 1A-4A division.

Dimmitt Robotics competed at the State UIL Robotics competition, making it to the finals and were the runner-up team for the state championship in the 1A-4A division.

Robotics teams end season

Bobcats battle in tournament

Bobcats battle in tournament

Bobcats battle in tournament

The Dimmitt Bobcats struggled in their game against Slaton, taking a 15-2 loss. The Bobcats collected five hits. Mario Lopez and Jorge Pena each managed multiple hits , with Lopez leading with three hits in three at bats.
DHS Tennis/Girls Singles - Isaura Guido with Coach Holguin –first place at South Plains College.

DHS Tennis/Girls Singles - Isaura Guido with Coach Holguin –first place at South Plains College.

Swifts win two, lose two

The Swifts kicked off their season participating in the Ira Tournament, losing two games and winning two. Swift v Hermleigh The Swifts defeated Hermleigh 13-2 on Thursday thanks to seven runs in the first inning.