Castro County News

Who’s calling?

Who’s calling?

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Who’s calling?

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The phone rings several times a day at my “office,” a place under the stairs where we used to store cleaning supplies. I equipped it with a TV tray to hold my computer, and a carboard box to house my “research materials.” My hope was to attract customer calls for writing assignments.
Go with God

Go with God

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Go with God

Ken Barnes
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
One day Moses said to his brother-in-law, Hobab son of Reuel the Midianite, “We are on our way to the place the Lord promised us, for he said, ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us and we will treat you well, for the Lord has promised wonderful blessings for Israel!

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Greatest Hero of All

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Who are your heroes? Maybe you’re a sports fan; your heroes are on the front page of magazines. They make millions of dollars for their talents and you make it a habit to watch them every week. If a survivor of COVID, many believe the men and women in medical occupations are heroes.
Deaf Smith ED Tim Burkhalter, president and general manager presented a donation to Chris Woodard, Hereford Volunteer Fire Department treasurer.

Deaf Smith ED Tim Burkhalter, president and general manager presented a donation to Chris Woodard, Hereford Volunteer Fire Department treasurer.

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Golden Spread EC contributes to local VFDs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Community Involvement Committee (CIC) of Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative are giving back to local communities with a cumulative donation of $7,200 to 16 volunteer fire departments, including the Hereford Volunteer Fire Department.
The Nazareth FFA Homesite judging team placed second at the Ochiltree County SWCD contest. Members of the team are Dayson Schacher, Maddie Leochner, Payton Durbin, Jaycee Pigg, Harrison Meador and Max Snead.

The Nazareth FFA Homesite judging team placed second at the Ochiltree County SWCD contest. Members of the team are Dayson Schacher, Maddie Leochner, Payton Durbin, Jaycee Pigg, Harrison Meador and Max Snead.

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Naz FFA scores strong at judging contests

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Nazareth FFA had a big weekend of judging events, burned a lot of rubber traveling and won some top honors and placings. Clarendon College Cotton Team -10th of 53 Jett Ramaekers Mary Nelson Tanner Wethington Caroline Myrick Jack Welps Jesse Acker Farm Bus.
DHS OAP advances to Area

DHS OAP advances to Area

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DHS OAP advances to Area

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Dimmitt High School One Act Play (OAP) cast, directors and stage/tech crew won another “Advancing Play” in the UIL bi-district competition with their performance of “Her Senior Year” in El Paso and set to compete at Area on Wednesday in Seminole. The play was written by Codee Moore.
Hart Robotics Updates

Hart Robotics Updates

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Hart Robotics Updates

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Hart High School robotics students will be attending the State UIL Robotics competition on April 8 in Houston, Texas.
Castro 4H Updates

Castro 4H Updates

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Castro 4H Updates

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
(Photo left) Castro County 4-H’ers were busy this past week. Seven junior members on the horse judging team competed and placed fourth and seventh at the Traveling Horse Judging hosted by WTAMU.

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Editor’s Message

Lynda Bryant Work
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
“He who does not learn from history, is doomed to repeat it.” George Santayana The founder of Dubai, Sheik Rashid, was asked about the future of his country. The Sheik replied, “My grandfather rode a camel. My father rode a camel.

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Community April 1-2 Ogallala Quilt Festival. Check for information and deadlines at ogallalaquilters.org April 6 DHS One Act Play Reception & Performance. The DHS OAP will be presenting “Her Senior Year” to the public on April 6. At the DMS auditorium. A “Meet the Cast” will begin at 6 p.m.
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