Castro County News

Nazareth Ag department hosts FFA state officer

Nazareth Ag department hosts FFA state officer

Nazareth Ag department hosts FFA state officer

The Texas FFA state officer traveling team arrived in Nazareth last Tuesday night and hung out with the Nazareth Ag department. They played games, ate hamburgers and talked about how cool the FFA is.

Texas ranked in lowest group for SAT scores

With the SAT being one of the most important placement exams that most high school students will take, it could determine whether or not they get into their desired college or affect any scholarships they might get. The minimum score on the SAT is 400 and the highest is 1600.
Millican captured Light Weight Champion

Millican captured Light Weight Champion

Millican captured Light Weight Champion

Harlie Millican of Dimmitt FFA captured Light Weight Champion Wether Goat at the 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Jan. 24. The 2022 Show is hosting junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and more than $24,000 in Junior Wether Goat premiums.
Firefighters battle fast-moving blazes

Firefighters battle fast-moving blazes

Firefighters battle fast-moving blazes

Local firefighters answered a call to a wildfire in what could have turned into a much worse scenario had they not brought the blaze under control. Though no homes or buildings were destroyed, one Hereford firefighter was injured when he fell.

Abbott releases Report To The People Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today released his "2022 Report to the People of Texas," looking back at all that was accomplished by and for the people of Texas over the previous year and sharing his vision for the year ahead. This is the Governor’s fourth Report to the People since taking office in 2015.
Sheriff’s Deputy Caylan Vasquez was sworn in on Jan. 28 as the newest law enforcement officer for Castro County.

Sheriff’s Deputy Caylan Vasquez was sworn in on Jan. 28 as the newest law enforcement officer for Castro County.

Vasquez sworn in as newest deputy

The newest addition to the Castro County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Caylan Q. Vasquez, was sworn in by Castro County Justice of the Peace Stephen ‘Flip’ Taylor on Jan. 28 Ṫhe swearing in ceremony was held at the Sheriff's Office with Sheriff Sal Ravira, Chief Deputy Michael Pantoja, and Vasquez’s...

State sales tax revenue totals $3.9B in January

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.85 billion in January, 25.3 percent more than in January 2021. The majority of January sales tax revenue is based on sales made in December and remitted to the agency in January.

Conservation Stewardship deadline nears

While the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) continuously accepts applications for enrollment into the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) throughout the year, interested applicants must submit their applications to their local NRCS Field Office by Feb. 28 for the 2022-1 CSP Classic...
Bobcats fall to Cubs, 47-45

Bobcats fall to Cubs, 47-45

Bobcats fall to Cubs, 47-45

The Bobcats were narrowly edged out of win by the Brownfield Cubs, 47-45, on Friday.
Sifuentez to travel to Oklahoma

Sifuentez to travel to Oklahoma

Sifuentez to travel to Oklahoma

Professional Mixed Martial Artist Isaac Sifuentez of Dimmitt is set to travel to Muskogee, Oklahoma to take on Steven Moore in the Co Main Event this Saturday, Feb. 5. This will be a Lightweight (155 lbs.) bout and will be streamed live on PPV on FITE.TV starting at 6 p.m.