Nazareth track advance to Regionals

Nazareth track teams competed at the Area Championships on April 20 in Vega, with several athletes qualifying for the Regional meet. Caroline Myrick had a big day, winning the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and long jump events.

Castro County Community Calendar

Community Calendar May 10 Dimmitt Community Blood Drive. Dimmitt City Hall. 3:30 – 7 p.m. For an appointment, please go to yourbloodinstitute.org or call (806) 331-8833, toll free 1-877-574- 8800. June 14 Soldier Boxes. Chamber of Commerce. 9 a.m. Come let your soldier’s know you care.

Pet Talk

For many people and pets, spring (aka “allergy season”) is a time of excessive sneezing, itching, and scratching. For some pets, however, their allergy season is never ending, lasting into summer, fall, and winter.

Library Lines ...

The Dimmitt Country Club will be the site of Dimmitt Book Club's annual spring luncheon next month. The Dutch treat event is set for Wednesday, May 11, at 11:30 a.m. for members and guests.

A salute to my dentists

Every morning when my mirror smiles back, I am grateful to two dentists who have helped me for decades. They must be darn good, because thanks to regular visits I’ve retained excellent cuspids, bicuspids, plus a host of workable molars. I am not the best patient.

Eating of the Tree of Life

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:22 After God had created the magnificent universe, he made man from the dust of the earth and breathed his life into him. Then he made a woman from man. Together they please the Father of creation, who is love.

Light Came In

We lost our power for several hours during a storm. I missed television and major appliances, but I missed light most of all. Saul (‘Paul’ after God transformed his life) went from spiritual darkness to blinding light.

Castro County 4-Hers compete at District 2 contests

Castro County 4-H Club horse judging teams attended the District 2 Horse Judging Contest at WTAMU on April 22 Ṫhe club had eight juniors on two teams competing. Team #1 placed second overall (2nd in placings and 3rd in reasons).

Hart Robotics participate in GEAR competition

Hart Elementary Robotics Team and Hart Middle School Robotics Team competed in the 2022 GEAR (Get Excited About Robotics) competition on April 23 at Lubbock High School.

Naz students earn ticket to UIL state events

Nazareth UIL academic competitors had a solid day at Regionals/South Plains College, with several first, second and third place individuals qualifying to compete at state. Additionally, there were some first-place teams that qualified and teams placing second that could earn a wildcard.