Castro County News

Castro County Hands of Hope board members Martha Ibarra, secretary/treasurer, Janet Sammann, vice president, Teresa Fuentes, Tori Jurado, and Kristina Holcomb, president, prepare to move into the new location at 113 W. Bedford with a start-up date of Nov. 17. City of Dimmitt Mayor Roger Malone and City Manager Daniel Jackson offered the city-owned location to house the organization.

Castro County Hands of Hope board members Martha Ibarra, secretary/treasurer, Janet Sammann, vice president, Teresa Fuentes, Tori Jurado, and Kristina Holcomb, president, prepare to move into the new location at 113 W. Bedford with a start-up date of Nov. 17. City of Dimmitt Mayor Roger Malone and City Manager Daniel Jackson offered the city-owned location to house the organization.

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State sales tax revenue $3.8B in October

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.82 billion in October, 11.9 percent more than in October 2021. The majority of October sales tax revenue is based on sales made in September and remitted to the agency in October.
County judge candidates Janet Sammann (I) and Mandy Gfeller (R) participated in county judge candidate forum hosted by The Castro County News and moderated by DHS senior Will Van Zee.

County judge candidates Janet Sammann (I) and Mandy Gfeller (R) participated in county judge candidate forum hosted by The Castro County News and moderated by DHS senior Will Van Zee.

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County judge candidates participate in forum

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Castro County voters had the opportunity to hear from the candidates Janet Sammann (I) and Mandy Gfeller (R) last Thursday at a forum hosted by The Castro County News. Between 75 and 100 voters filled the meeting room at Dimmitt City Hall to hear the candidates.

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DMS Football vs Friona

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The DMS Bobcats 7thgrade team lost their first game of the season to the Friona Chieftains, 52-22, settling into the remainer of the season 3-1. The leading rusher for the team was Victor Lozano with 68 yards and one touchdown, and a 1.
DHS XC competes at Regionals

DHS XC competes at Regionals

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DHS XC competes at Regionals

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The UIL 3A Region 1 Cross Country Meet was held at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock on Tuesday’s chilly morning, with Dimmitt High School teams competing among more than 24-30 schools from the region for a chance to advance to state competition.
Naz XC state bound

Naz XC state bound

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Naz XC state bound

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Nazareth High School and Hart High School cross country teams competed in the UIL 1A Region 1 Championship Meet on Tuesday at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock. The Nazareth girls team qualified to compete at the state meet, placing third overall, as well as Bryson Brockman as an individual runner.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Newly released books that have arrived and are ready for checkout here at Rhoads Memorial Library include: -'Solito: A Memoir' by Javier Zamora details his harrowing journey from El Salvador to the U.S. via Guatemala and Mexico. Reuniting with his parents in the U.S.
Pet

Pet

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Fall and winter holiday celebrations often include festive eats and treats—Halloween and candy are synonymous, as are Thanksgiving and turkey.

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This is Your Hour

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in your book, they all were written, the days fashioned for me when as yet there were none of them. Psalm 139:16 I heard a good sermon about redeeming our time last Sunday.
Nazareth Catholic Daughters

Nazareth Catholic Daughters

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Nazareth Catholic Daughters

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Nazareth Catholic Daughter's Court Archbishop Gerkin #1368 recently hosted a shower for Child Protective Services on Sunday, Oct. 16 in conjunction with their CDA Day 78th Anniversary celebration.
God Sized Portion

God Sized Portion

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God Sized Portion

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Do you choose small, medium or large food portions? How much is on your plate? Do your eaten portions most resemble those of baby, mama or papa bear? I’m mama in the Davis home; my meal portions are normally much less than those of papa. I fill up faster, so I just don’t need as much food.
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