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Rick Avery, Ph.D., Interim Director of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, presented the Superior Service Award to Felice Acker, CEA, Castro County AgriLife Extension agent.

Rick Avery, Ph.D., Interim Director of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, presented the Superior Service Award to Felice Acker, CEA, Castro County AgriLife Extension agent.

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Acker receives Superior Service Award

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Castro County AgrLife Extension agent Felice Acker, CEA Family and Community Health, was honored with an award this past Friday.

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Crop insurance flexibilities extended

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
The USDA is extending the sign-up process for the Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) program for farmers until June 30 or later. Originally, these flexibilities were expiring in January.
Primary Election early voting starts Feb. 14

Primary Election early voting starts Feb. 14

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Primary Election early voting starts Feb. 14

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
The 2022 Texas Primary Election is about to get underway with early voting beginning on Feb. 14 and continuing through Feb. 25. Castro County has several candidates in the County Judge and Justice of the Peace Republican primary.
Inflation wreaks havoc in agricultural production

Inflation wreaks havoc in agricultural production

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Inflation wreaks havoc in agricultural production

News Staff
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
While some crop prices rose in 2021, input increases are cutting into producer profits Ṫhe U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service forecasts net farm income rose 20 percent in 2020 relative to 2019 and was up by 23 percent in 2021, but increases in production costs, along with...
Bobcats battle for top district spot

Bobcats battle for top district spot

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Bobcats battle for top district spot

Bobcats V Lamesa
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Dimmitt Bobcats fell to the Lamesa Golden Tornadoes, 77-47. The Bobcats shot for19/44 (43%) field goals with 4/18 (22%) 3-point shots, and 5/14 (36%) free throws. They collected 22 rebounds, eight assists, seven steals and one block.
Swiftettes near end of regular season

Swiftettes near end of regular season

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Swiftettes near end of regular season

Swiftettes V Hartley
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Nazareth Swiftettes scored a handy win against the Hartley Lady Tigers on Friday, 66-17. The Swiftettes held the Lady Tigers scoreless the first quarter and put 14 points on the points to take the lead, 14-0.
Dimmitt Cross

Dimmitt Cross

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Dimmitt Cross Country/Track

News Staff
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Dimmitt Cross Country/Track runners Azariah Garcia and Adan Sanchez participated in the Texas Tech Under Armour High School Classic 2022 on Jan. 22-23.

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WTAMU Upward Bound selects ambassadors

News Staff
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The WTAMU TRIO Upward Bound program selected the leadership ambassadors, with several from Dimmitt High School. Ambassadors include Heidi Cantu, Melanie Esqueda, Martin Rodriguez, Julie Santana, Xitlalic Villarreal, Os valdo Espinoza-Martinez, Masaratu Sheriff, Shaleigh Long and Omar Sanchez.
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