Editor’s Message

What the government takes from it citizens, it rarely gives back. That includes power and rights. It would seem odd that author George Orwell would write a book that almost precisely describes where we are at now in our country and across the world.

Castro County Community Calendar

Community Feb, 27 Feb, 27 ICCC Enchilada Dinner. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dine In or Curbside. $10 per plate or $20 per dozen enchiladas. Meal includes three beef enchiladas, rice, beans and dessert. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1001, W. Halsell. For more information, call 647-4219.

DISD approves STAAR testing security

The Dimmitt ISD board of trustees met on Feb. 22 and approved several actions . The Texas Education Agency sets guidelines each year on STAAR testing security. The board approved and endorsed the recommendations for the training for DISD teachers.

Naz Robotics top in region

Nazareth Robotics #16617 veterans moved through the qualifying rounds, the semifinals and on to the final matches to win the Regional Alliance Captain and the Control Award. The Naz veteran team selected Denver City #15546 and Naz #18570 as alliance partners in the finals with winning results.

Swiftettes take Bi-District title, 72-8

The Nazareth Swiftettes advanced in the playoffs after scoring a huge bi-district win over the Anton Lady Bulldogs, 72-8, on Tuesday night. Nazareth came in with 31/58 (53%) field goals , 5/14 (36%) 3-pointers, and 5/9 (56%) free throws.

Bobcats capture District Championship

The Dimmitt Bobcats locked down the district championship, shutting down the Brownfield Cubs, 57-53, on Tuesday night, and sending them into the playoffs with a season record of 18-9, 9-3. The Bobcats shot for 23/37 (62%) field goals, sinking 4/8 3-pointers and 7/17 free throws.