Castro County News

Staying Alert

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.

Levelland man to stand trial for capital murder

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The Levelland man accused of shooting and killing a Lubbock SWAT commander in July 2021 is set to stand trial in January 2026.Omar Soto-Chavira is charged with capital murder for the death of Commander Joshua Bartlett during a standoff in Levelland and could face the death penalty.

FDA issues warning for frozen shrimp at Walmart

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning has been issued about certain frozen shrimp sold at Walmart that may be radioactive.The FDA has recalled several specific lots of Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp after they detected Cesium-137 in some shipments of the product.
Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Velez is the newest member Sheriff Sal Rivera’s law enforcement team after being sworn in by County Judge Mandy Gfeller. His first day of duty was Aug. 25.

Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Velez is the newest member Sheriff Sal Rivera’s law enforcement team after being sworn in by County Judge Mandy Gfeller. His first day of duty was Aug. 25.

Sheriff’s Office gains new deputy

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Andrew Velez is the newest addition to the Castro County Sheriff’s Office.Velez graduated from the 131st Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy at Amarillo College on Aug. 21.Velez took his Peace Officer State Exam on Aug. 19, which he passed, and was sworn in on Aug.
Nazareth FFA alumni donated $2,500 to the Hill Country floods Relief Fund through the Texas FFA Crisis Fund where 100% of the donation is directed to those in need and supports the hardest-hit communities, providing much-needed assistance to FFA members, their families, and agricultural science programs impacted by the disaster. Each student in the Naz FFA chapter received a Texas FFA T-shirt in support of the donation.

Nazareth FFA alumni donated $2,500 to the Hill Country floods Relief Fund through the Texas FFA Crisis Fund where 100% of the donation is directed to those in need and supports the hardest-hit communities, providing much-needed assistance to FFA members, their families, and agricultural science programs impacted by the disaster. Each student in the Naz FFA chapter received a Texas FFA T-shirt in support of the donation.

Nazareth FFA Alumni donates $2,500 to flood victims

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Death of local child being investigated

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
An investigation has been launched by the Dimmitt Police Department (DPD), with the assistance of the Texas Rangers, after a 9-year-old child was found unresponsive in a swimming pool on Aug. 19.

Naz Labor Day Picnic scheduled for Aug. 31

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The 2025 Holy Family Parish Labor Day Picnic is scheduled to be held on Aug. 31.The day will kick off at 8 a.m. with a mass at Holy Family Church in Nazareth.The Bake Shoppe will open inside the hall at 9 .m.The parade is scheduled for 10 .m.
Chip Roy

Chip Roy

Chip Roy announces bid for Texas attorney general

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Congressman Chip Roy [TX-21] announced his candidacy for Attorney General of Texas, inspired to return to Texas to defend Texas families, secure our communities, and preserve the Lone State State’s legacy of freedom.Currently, Roy is serving his fourth term in the U.S.
Kixi Meador

Kixi Meador

Kixi Meador

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Kixi Meador, great-granddaughter of George and Pat Bagley of Dimmitt, has won the AJQHA World Championship in the L2 Working Cow Horse competition riding Bearly Reining (called Hope). The AJQHA championship show was held in Oklahoma City on Aug. 1-3.
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