Castro County News

Texas Instruments gears up for potential $30B investment

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Texas Instruments gears up for potential $30B investment

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas Instruments (TI) has selected Sherman as the location for their next 300-mm fabs, with potential of up to four fabs on the site to meet demand over time. TI is a Dallas-based, publicly traded semiconductor company that manufactures processing chips.

Dimmitt FFA - Audrey Wooten, Monica Flores, Anna Wooten advance at the LDE District competition with a first place in Ag Skills.

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Dimmitt Ag Skills team advances to Area

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Dimmitt FFA Chapter members competed at the 2021 District LDE contest.’ The Agricultural Skills team placed first and will advance to the Area competition. Members of that team are Audrey Wooten, Monica Flores and Anna Wooten.

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Editor’s Message

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Newspapers have deadlines, all kinds of deadlines they have to meet in order to get a new edition to its subscribers. While they may feel inconvenient to many people – they are just a fact of life.

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Castro County

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Community Nov. 17-Dec. 16 DISD Coat Drive. New or gently used coats can be dropped off at West Texas Coffee, First Baptist Church or First United Bank. Sizes 4T to adult XL are needed. Monetary donations are accepted.

Will VanZee led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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DISD salutes veterans at ceremony

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Dimmitt ISD held its annual Veterans Day program this past Thursday at the high school gym to honor area servicemen who served in the various branches of the military. Krisse Bruton was in charge of organizing the event with Mrs. Zalman’s culinary class helping provide food for a reception.

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Castro County FSA election underway

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country, including Castro County.

Governor Greg Abbott

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Abbott files petition to vacate vaccine mandate

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott on Monday filed a petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit challenging the COVID-19 vaccine mandate imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Hegar Distributes $1.1B in monthly sales tax revenue

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Hegar Distributes $1.1B in monthly sales tax revenue

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.07 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 20.6 percent more than in November 2020. Castro County was up by 2.

Naz, Dimmitt compete at state XC meet

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Naz, Dimmitt compete at state XC meet

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Cross Country runners from Nazareth High School and Dimmitt High School competed at the Texas State XC meet on Nov. 5 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Dimmitt’s Azariah Gonzales placed 29th with a time of 17:00.7 in a field of 151 3A runners.

(Photo left) Friends and family joined Crystal Carrasco at the benefit golf tourney held at Dimmitt Recreation. Organized by Esmeralda Rivera Ladies Golf and Dimmitt Recreation the even was held to assist Carrasco in her battle with breast cancer.

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Golf tourney held to benefit Carrasco

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

A golf tournament to benefit Crystal Carrasco was held on Oct. 23 at Dimmitt Recreation Country Club. The benefit was organized by Esmeralda Rivera, Ladies Golf and Dimmitt Recreation. Carrasco is currently battling breast cancer and has a long journey ahead of her.

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