Castro County News

DISD trustees elects officers

The Dimmitt ISD board of trustees met Tuesday and elected new board officers after canceling the election for places 2 and 4. The election was canceled because Jason Nelson (Place 2) and Mary A. Flores (Place 4) were each unopposed and were declared elected to begin their 3-year term.
Tragic accident

Tragic accident

Tragic accident results in fatality

A local resident lost his life in a multiple vehicle crash last Wednesday on US Highway 385, approximately 6 miles north of Dimmitt.
Bliss Betzen - NHS

Bliss Betzen - NHS

DSEC honors scholarship recipients

Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative has awarded $20,000 in scholarship money to students in its service territory, with the DSEC board of directors granting 10 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each.
(Photo above) NHS

(Photo above) NHS

(Photo above) NHS trackster Caroline Myrick

(Photo above) NHS trackster Caroline Myrick bought a ticket to the state track championship meet after competing at the Regional track meet in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and long jump. The 1A track events in Austin are scheduled for May 14.
Don Cornett Golf

Don Cornett Golf

Don Cornett Golf Tournament Winners

Golfers Jordy, Nicky and Ricky Roland were the Championship Flight winners with a 120 at the annual Don Cornett Golf Tournament held April 30-May 1 at Dimmitt Recreation.
Former Dimmitt XC runners competed in the Lubbock Mayor’s Marathon: Giselle Fuentes, Haydon Miller and Jace Sanchez.

Former Dimmitt XC runners competed in the Lubbock Mayor’s Marathon: Giselle Fuentes, Haydon Miller and Jace Sanchez.

Former Dimmitt XC runners compete in marathon

Several former Dimmitt Cross Country runners hit the streets of Lubbock to participate in the Lubbock Mayor’s Marathon. The marathon consisted of two divisions: the 26.2-mile course and the 13.1-mile half marathon or 5K. The marathon serves as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
Bobcats advance

Bobcats advance

Bobcats advance into playoffs

The Dimmitt Bobcats capped off their regular season with two major wins and will head into the playoffs. The first game will be in Shallowater at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, with the second game 30 minutes after the first game ends. Game three will be played in Dimmitt on Saturday at noon.