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CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: Gabriel Lozoya Villalobos Bani, 35 of Dimmitt, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for DWI with Open Container.
The DHS Band put on a ‘driving down the street’ performance during the Harvest Days Parade.

The DHS Band put on a ‘driving down the street’ performance during the Harvest Days Parade.

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Harvest Days Happiness

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Harvest Days Happiness
The County Fair entries were tough contenders for the blue ribbons in numerous divisions with both youth and adults participating. (See inside for Division results)

The County Fair entries were tough contenders for the blue ribbons in numerous divisions with both youth and adults participating. (See inside for Division results)

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Hunters encouraged to watch for abandoned wells

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The fall hunting season begins on Sept. 1 kicked off by dove hunting, followed by geese, deer and duck seasons in Castro County. Hunters are encouraged to watch out for abandoned water wells and report any they find to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Harvest Days big success

Harvest Days big success

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Harvest Days big success

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
With the 2022 Harvest Days Festival now over, participants and attendees have many good memories to tuck away until next year. The Harvest Queen Pageant was a real highlight, with Kamre Mask being crowned with the honor. Audrey and Anna Wooten tied for first runner up.

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Rangers continue leadership changes

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Texas Rangers made more organizational changes with the dismissal of Jon Daniels , now the former president of baseball operations and former general manager. After 17 years of leading the club, Daniels' departure came two days after manager Chris Woodward was fired in his fourth season.
Getting the school year kicked off in full swing, the Dimmitt High School student council hosted a Watermelon Fest on Aug. 17 complete with watermelon, corn hole tournament, music and games and lots of fun.

Getting the school year kicked off in full swing, the Dimmitt High School student council hosted a Watermelon Fest on Aug. 17 complete with watermelon, corn hole tournament, music and games and lots of fun.

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Annual Swift, Swiftette Color Run set for Sat. 10

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Annual Swift/Swiftette Color run will be held on Sept. 10. Both runners and walkers are welcome. T-shirts will be provided if registered by Aug. 27. The cost is $25 for adults and $20 for 18 and under. Children not in school are free but must be registered and pay $8 to get a T-shirt.

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Students attending public school percentage down

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
According to a new poll from Education Next, an education policy publication, found that enrollment in public schools has dropped by 4 percent over the last two years. That 4 percent decline represents nearly 2 million students.

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The thyroids are small but important glands located in the neck that produce hormones affecting all aspects of metabolism and many other vital body functions. Dogs or cats experiencing problems with the thyroid can have a variety of physical symptoms and behavioral changes.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
This is a final reminder to stop by our meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library on Saturday, Aug. 27, to see entries in the Castro County Harvest Days' Fair. We open at 9 a.m. that day and the public is welcome to view the entries. Also, our location offers a great view of the 10 a.m. parade.
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