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Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

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Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail March 1 to 14 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: March 2 Jorge Saldana, 42 of Floydada, was booked into the jail for out of county inmate housing for Floyd County.

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Editor’s Message

Lynda Bryant Work
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Does Biden think Texans (and other oil producing states) are dumb? Alex Kuehler, Southwest Communications Director for the RNC, compiled a list of statements made by Biden and administration – proving what the goal of Biden and his administration is.

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Community March 19 Castro County Democratic Convention. City Hall. 10:30 a.m. Contact Joyce Thomas for Castro County Democratic Convention. City Hall. 10:30 a.m. Contact Joyce Thomas for more information April 1-2 Ogallala Quilt Festival.
The DHS One Act Play theater cast and crew of “Her Senior Year” won an Advancing Play Award and will now proceed to the next level of UIL OAP competition. DHS actress Delia Vargas was named Best Actress and Will VanZee received Honorable Mention. Maria Bernal earned the All-Star Tech Crew award.

The DHS One Act Play theater cast and crew of “Her Senior Year” won an Advancing Play Award and will now proceed to the next level of UIL OAP competition. DHS actress Delia Vargas was named Best Actress and Will VanZee received Honorable Mention. Maria Bernal earned the All-Star Tech Crew award.

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DHS OAP wins Advancing Play

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Dimmitt High School One Act Play (OAP) cast, directors and stage/tech crew are off to a great start after winning “Advancing Play” at the District level and will move on to the next UIL level of competition in El Paso with their performance of “Her Senior Year.”
Hegar distributes $913M

Hegar distributes $913M

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Hegar distributes $913M in tax revenue

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $913.3 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 19.8 percent more than in March 2021.
Suelzer to head Texas

Suelzer to head Texas

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Suelzer to head Texas Military Department

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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.
Congress passes postal reform legislation

Congress passes postal reform legislation

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Congress passes postal reform legislation

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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

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.

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.
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.

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

News Staff
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.
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