Castro County News

The Hart Ladyhorns relay team of Paizlie Reyna-Mata, Mia Minjarez, Elycia Gonzales and Toree Jo Evans are headed to the state track meet in the 4x100 and 4x200 meter relays in Austin. In addition to their wins, they also broke school records in both relays.

The Hart Ladyhorns relay team of Paizlie Reyna-Mata, Mia Minjarez, Elycia Gonzales and Toree Jo Evans are headed to the state track meet in the 4x100 and 4x200 meter relays in Austin. In addition to their wins, they also broke school records in both relays.

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Ladyhorns relay team state bound

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart Ladyhorns had big wins at the Regional track meet this past weekend at South Plains College that will send them to the State UIL track and field championships in Austin.
(Photo above) The Sheriff’s Office, DPS, EMS and Dimmitt VFD at the scene of a pickup accident on FM 145.

(Photo above) The Sheriff’s Office, DPS, EMS and Dimmitt VFD at the scene of a pickup accident on FM 145.

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Man injured in pickup rollover

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
A Farwell man was injured in a single vehicle rollover this past Thursday at the 900 block of FM 145 in Castro County.
The old Company Store outside Hart burned down after an individual used an incinerator to burn trash.

The old Company Store outside Hart burned down after an individual used an incinerator to burn trash.

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Burn Ban citations issued

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Fires are still plaguing Castro County as people fail to secure vehicles or ignore the ongoing Burn Ban. According to Sal Rivera, there were two fires on April 21 due to people burning trash in barrels or in their incinerators.

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April sales tax revenue at $3.8B

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Monday said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.83 billion in April, 12.8 percent more than in April 2021. The majority of April sales tax revenue is based on sales made in March and remitted to the agency in April.
(Above) DHS senior Kaylee Lujan earned a ticket to the Regional track meet after placing third in the 200-meter dash. In addition to being a qualifier, Lujan also broke the DHS 200- meter school record at Area with a time of 26.25. The previous record was set in 1985 by S. Killingsworth with a time of 26.98. Lujan will be heading to the US Air Force upon graduation.

(Above) DHS senior Kaylee Lujan earned a ticket to the Regional track meet after placing third in the 200-meter dash. In addition to being a qualifier, Lujan also broke the DHS 200- meter school record at Area with a time of 26.25. The previous record was set in 1985 by S. Killingsworth with a time of 26.98. Lujan will be heading to the US Air Force upon graduation.

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DHS athletes bound for Regionals in Abilene

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Dimmitt track and field athletes had a strong Area meet and will be sending 11 Bobbies and Bobcats to the Regional meet in Abilene in hopes of advancing to the Texas UIL State Meet.

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DHS physicals set for May 11

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Physical exams for all current Dimmitt High School high school students joining band or athletics will be held May 11. Students have received a flyer with all necessary information and a QR code to complete the physicals packet online at forms.gle/c4YbEno4mVLygJuj6.
Ladyhorns relay team, Paizlie Reyna Mata, Mia Minjarez, Elycia Gonzalez, Toree Jo Evans, won the 4x100 meter relay and 4x200 meter at the Area contest and will advance to Regionals. The 4x200 team also set a Hart High School record, running 1:49.8.

Ladyhorns relay team, Paizlie Reyna Mata, Mia Minjarez, Elycia Gonzalez, Toree Jo Evans, won the 4x100 meter relay and 4x200 meter at the Area contest and will advance to Regionals. The 4x200 team also set a Hart High School record, running 1:49.8.

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Hart advances 12 to Regional track meet

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The Hart Ladyhorns and Longhorns came in strong at the Area track and field championships, qualifying in 10 events for the Ladyhorns and two for the Longhorns The Ladyhorns 4x100 meter relay team (Paizlie Reyna Mata, Mia Minjarez, Elycia Gonzalez, Toree Jo Evans) and 4x200 meter team (Elycia...

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DHS athletes receive awards

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Dimmitt High School held its athletic banquet this past Monday and presented awards to its top athletes.
Naz tennis teams, Trent Gerber and Luke Schulte, and Harley Gerber and Carson Heiman.

Naz tennis teams, Trent Gerber and Luke Schulte, and Harley Gerber and Carson Heiman.

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Naz tennis knocked out in semifinals matches

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Nazareth mixed and men’s doubles players competed at the Texas UIL State Tennis Championship on April 26. The Naz men’s double team of Trent Gerber and Luke Schulte played Hunter Gutierrez and Zach Ward from Priddy in the quarterfinals, coming out on top 6-4, 7-5 and advancing.
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