Castro County News

Suelzer to head Texas

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Suelzer to head Texas Military Department

News Staff

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Gov. Greg Abbott has replaced Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris as leader of the Texas Military Department following heavy criticism of her handling of the border mission that led to deplorable living conditions for troops. In a news release, Abbott said Norris’ term expired in February and Maj. Gen.

Congress passes postal reform legislation

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Congress passes postal reform legislation

News Staff

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, HR 3076, cleared the U.S. Senate, sending legislation to President Joe Biden that would give the U.S. Postal Service relief from a 16-yearold requirement to prefund decades into the future.

State gains jobs, unemployment

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State gains jobs, unemployment rate loses ground in January

News Staff

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

In January, Texas added 29,000 total nonagricultural jobs, making gains in 20 of the last 21 months, though the unemployment rate increased slightly from the December figure of 4.2% to a January figure of 4.8%.

The DHS Bobbies and Bobcats competed at the Friona Powerlifting Championships on Feb. 19.

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Powerlifters hit last meets before regionals

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The Dimmitt Bobcats powerlifters attended the Friona Powerlifting Championships on Feb. 19., competing against 112 lifters and placing sixth as team. Top lifters for the Bobcats were Gerardo Gonzalez, who placed second in the 220 wt. class, Sabian Martinez, third in the 165 wt.

DISD athletic trainers– (back row) ConLer Willey, Lizandro Rocha, Mario Lopez, Frankie Rios, (middle row) Grisell Aguirre, Jimena Fuentes, Karla Perez, Rosalinda Comparan, Carla Medina, Kimberly Solis, Na'Khiyah Porras, Martin Rodriguez, Delia Vargas, Alexandra Mora, Jada Saenz, Noelia Santellano, Sera Garcia, (front row) Alyssa Enriquez, LJ Lopez, Heidi Cantu, Karlee Gluszek, Noemy Olmos, Audrey Wooten, Paulina Bernal and Magdalyn Chavez.

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DISD honors athletic trainers

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Dimmitt High School, as a part of Athletic Trainer Recognition Month in is honoring its athletic trainers and student athletic trainers. Karlee Gluszek joined Dimmitt ISD in 2020.

Lone Star Conference announces women's basketball honors

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Lone Star Conference announces women's basketball honors

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The Lone Star Conference announce the honors selections for this past season last Wednesday, including two players from Nazareth. The awards announcement came at the annual championship banquet at Main Event in Frisco, Texas.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

While getting a manicure or pedicure is often seen as a luxury for people, proper nail care is a necessity for dogs and cats. Regular nail maintenance in companion animals is important for a multitude of reasons, including your pet’s overall health.

Rhoads Memorial Library March Display of the Month is provided by Sherry Adkins of Lubbock. She is a member of the Ogallala Quilters Society as the Ogallala Quilt Festival approaches on April 1-2.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, Display of the Month for March has been provided by Sherry Adkins of Lubbock.

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Learning to read

Rix Quinn

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Do you remember the books you read in first grade? I sure do. And I fondly recall spelling tests, recess, flavored milk, and a girl name Lynne. I still drink flavored milk, but my wife tells me a recess with Lynne today is unacceptable.

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Run and Never Look Back

Dudley Anderson

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62 “I was winning the race,” said Rosemarie as she bragged about being an ace athlete at school. “It was the 200m. I was in the third lane and was making good ground.

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