Castro County News

4-H ROBOTICS

4-H ROBOTICS

4-H ROBOTICS

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Castro County 4-H took on Texas Tech Amarillo League G.E.A.R robotics contest Saturday in Amarillo. Eighteen youths on four elementary teams and two middle school teams competed along with 50 plus other teams. All teams had positive scores.

DIMMITT BASEBALL UPDATE

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Carpio’s Big Day Propels Dimmitt Varsity Bobcats Past Idalou Varsity WildcatsApril 9, 2026 vs. Idalou Wildcats Carpio collected three hits in four at bats, as Dimmitt Varsity Bobcats defeated Idalou Varsity Wildcats 8-2 on Thursday at Idalou.
HART ROBOTICS

HART ROBOTICS

HART ROBOTICS

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Hart Junior High Robotics team competed in the Amarillo League G.E.A.R Contest, where they had a good showing. Team 2 won the Programming award. Team 3 placed 2nd with a score of 190 points, and Team 5 tied for 3rd with a score of 165 points. Team 1 placed 6th with a score of 100.
Castro County Judge’s report

Castro County Judge’s report

Castro County Judge’s report

Mandy Gfeller
Thursday, April 16, 2026
March was fast and furious! Many of our county teams advanced to state and regional competitions. Congratulations to the Nazareth Swiftettes basketball team and Hart Ladyhorn State Powerlifter Adamari Morales, both are state champions.
Nazareth’s Madison Brockman was presented her award for being named the 1A Greater Texas Ford Dealers Female Athlete of the Month for February. She was honored for the role she played in leading the Swiftettes to their 27th State Championship. Above, the team is pictured with Whiteface Ford ‘s Jon Galland.

Nazareth’s Madison Brockman was presented her award for being named the 1A Greater Texas Ford Dealers Female Athlete of the Month for February. She was honored for the role she played in leading the Swiftettes to their 27th State Championship. Above, the team is pictured with Whiteface Ford ‘s Jon Galland.

Nazareth’s Madison Brockman

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026

LIBRARY LINES

Library Lines ... By Gaye Reily
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Librarian trapped. SWAT deployed. Negotiators baffled. Turns out the real criminal was feathers, rage, and an absolute refusal to share a hallway.(WARNING: The following story, written by Millie Ramm of '1000 Libraries Magazine' is not for the faint of heart.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Although neighborhood cats may seem like a fun, charming presence, unowned cat populations have been criticized for causing harm to a community and its environment. Without proper management, stray cat populations can rise rapidly, leading to concerns about predation, disease, and public nuisance.
Jeff Blackmon

Jeff Blackmon

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Funny jokes about all 50 states MissouriA man from Kansas City walks into a bar and asks, “Wanna hear a joke about people from St. Louis?”The bartender says, “Listen, pal, I’m from St. Louis, and I won’t appreciate it. The man sitting next to you is 265 pounds, and he’s from St. Louis too.
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