Castro County News

Editor’s Message

Editor’s Message

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.

Naz Robotics headed for state competition

The Nazareth Robotics teams won Regionals this past weekend and are bound for the state competition. Nazareth beat 36 teams from Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland and El Paso, 1A to 6A, at the Regional meet held at Lubbock High School this past weekend.

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

Naz Robotics top in region

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.
Oliver Meador earns

Oliver Meador earns

Oliver Meador earns trap championship

Castro County 4-H Oliver Meador is the 2022 San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Junior Shoot Out American Trap Champion in the Boys Age Division II. Meador also made the finals for Open Boys Age Division II. The contest had one of the largest turnouts on record, with around 1,057 shooters.
Wildfire danger increases

Wildfire danger increases

Wildfire danger increases in Panhandle, South Plains

The National Weather Service issued a ‘Critical Fire Danger” and “Red Flag Warning on Monday for the South Plains and southwestern Texas Panhandle along with a wind advisory.
Swiftettes take Bi-District title, 72-

Swiftettes take Bi-District title, 72-

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

Bobcats capture

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.