Castro County Community Calendar

Community Nov. 18-Dec. 22 Castro County Sheriff’s Office Toy Drive. Drop boxes located at the Sheriff’s Office, 900 E. Bedford or the Castro County News. Forms can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office or call 806-647-3311. Delivery dates Dec. 23-24. Dec. 19-20 Nazareth Christmas Pageant.

Pet Talk

Many families opt to bring their pets with them when they hit the road for the holidays. Whether it is a quick drive across town or a longer road trip, traveling with pets has the potential to bring about its own level of chaos.

Library Lines ...

Panhandle Community Services (PCS) is teaming up with us here at Rhoads Memorial Library to explain health insurance that is offered at little or no cost to the uninsured.

Think before you leap

Let’s get straight to it. We do not live in a ‘what-you-see-is-what-you-get’ world. The world we live in is a ‘you-get-what-you-don’t-see’ reality.

Ontiveros named to 3-A Volleyball Academic All-State

DHS senior Michelle Ontiveros has been named to the 3-A Volleyball Academic All-State. To qualify for Academic All-State, nominees must be a senior, have an overall grade point average of 94 or above for grades 9-11, be a varsity participant and be of good moral character.

Winter, holiday health hazards for animals

With the arrival of the winter months and holiday season, there are additional health hazards that are of concern for animals; some are potentially fatal.

Naz Robotics on top at FIRST League Meet

Nazareth Robotics, along with teams from Dimmitt and Hart, competed in the second FIRST League Meet (FTC) of the season at Sunray High School this past weekend.

Cathedral Cookies

Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced.

Cream Cheese Spritz

A hint of orange and cinnamon highlights these Christmastime classics.

Castro County Sheriff's Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail Nov. 30 to Dec. 13 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: Nov. 30 Benjamin Birdwell, 35 of Dimmitt, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.