Castro County Community Calendar

Community Calendar June 1- July 29 Rhoads Memorial Summer Reading Program. The summer theme is Oceans of Possibility. Prizes for completion of reading lists. June 11 2022 Grand Jamaica. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Castro County Expo Bldg. Fun, food, games, music and more. To benefit ICC Church.

Eight plead guilty in district court

Eight people pleaded guilty to their charges on May 26 in Judge Kregg Hukill’s district court at the Castro County courthouse. Ricardo Castillo, 49 of Hereford, pleaded guilty to the charge of deadly conduct and discharge of firearm at individuals.

Grand jury sends down indictments

The Castro County grand jury for the 64th District Court, Judge Danah Ziropoli, sent down 10 indictments on May 31 on felony charges ranging from sexual assault, aggravated assault, and possession of controlled substances Ervin Miranda a.k.a. Ervin Jose Osorio, 22 of Dimmitt - continuous sexual...

Rivera urges storm shelter registration

The Office of Emergency Management for Castro County and the Regional Emergency Preparedness Office of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission are asking local residents to register their storm shelters.

Gilbreath Sworn In

Connie Gilbreath was sworn in by Castro County Judge Carroll Gerber on June 1 as the new Tax Assessor/Collector. She will be replacing Pam Rickert who announced her retirement from the position several weeks ago.

Abbott to incorporate ALERRT training to school districts

Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter instructing Executive Director Dr. Pete Blair to begin providing Texas State University's nationallyrecognized Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) programs to all school districts across the state, prioritizing school-based law enforcement.

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Paden Mick earns excellent rating for solo

This past Saturday, May 28, Dimmitt Bobcat Band percussionist Paden Mick performed in the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest in Pflugerville, earning a 2nd Division Excellent rating for his solo performance. Paden has qualified for the TSSEC all four years in high school.

Olen Schulte Rodeo set for June 3-4

The annual Olen Schulte Rodeo and Wild West Show is on the calendar for June3-4 and will prove to be as much fun as last year’s event. The rodeo will be held at Marvin Schulte’s arena five mile east of Nazareth behind Elmer’s Package Store.