Dimmitt Blood Drive set for March 10

Coffee Memorial Blood Center will be hosting Dimmitt Community Blood Drive on March 10.

Alamo renovation a top priority in elections

A dozen people are vying to become the next Texas land commissioner, overseeing an agency that manages 13 million acres of state land, administers disaster recovery funds, contributes to public school funding and has administrative control of the Alamo.

Texas tops the nation in teens who give birth multiple times

More than 1 in 6 teenagers who gave birth in Texas in 2020 already had a child. While teenage birth rates have declined significantly across the country in recent decades, Texas remains above the national average, consistently ranking in the top 10 states.

Abbott requests gender-transitioning procedure investigation

Governor Greg Abbott has sent a letter to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), directing the agency to conduct prompt and thorough investigations of any reported instances of Texas children being subjected to abusive gender-transitioning procedures.

Castro County 4-H Update

The Castro County 4-H Educational Presentations competitors did very well in the Share the Fun competition, with several headed for state. The District 4-H contest was held virtually this year; individuals had to record their performances and upload them.

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.