Castro County News

Will VanZee led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Will VanZee led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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DISD salutes veterans at ceremony

News Staff
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

News Staff
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

Governor Greg Abbott

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Abbott files petition to vacate vaccine mandate

News Staff
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

Hegar Distributes $1.1B in monthly sales tax revenue

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Hegar Distributes $1.1B in monthly sales tax revenue

News Staff
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.
Naz, Dimmitt compete at state XC meet

Naz, Dimmitt compete at state XC meet

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Naz, Dimmitt compete at state XC meet

News Staff
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.

(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

News Staff
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.
Castro County Intermediate Team, District Food Challenge - Spencer Acker, Autumn Birkenfeld and Remington Meador; Third Place.

Castro County Intermediate Team, District Food Challenge - Spencer Acker, Autumn Birkenfeld and Remington Meador; Third Place.

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Castro 4-H competes in District Food Challenge

News Staff
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Castro County 4-H’ers competed at the District Food Challenge on Monday with five teams and 17 youth in the contest. In all, the District competition had 480-plus youth and 130 teams competing on five food challenges teams. Each group received a bag of ingredients and made a dish.
Members of West Texas A&M University's horse judging team include, from left, Baily Summers (assistant coach), Grant "Sal" Washington, Kami Woodard, Grace Wolfington, Lauren Heine, Sheyanne Pruett, Sierra Stammen, Sydney Nilles, Hannah McLochlin, Makenzie Knipe, Shanna Marquart, Quinn Dunham, Lauryn Harris, Calli Montague, Maggie Murphy (coach) and Dr. John Pipkin (head coach).

Members of West Texas A&M University's horse judging team include, from left, Baily Summers (assistant coach), Grant "Sal" Washington, Kami Woodard, Grace Wolfington, Lauren Heine, Sheyanne Pruett, Sierra Stammen, Sydney Nilles, Hannah McLochlin, Makenzie Knipe, Shanna Marquart, Quinn Dunham, Lauryn Harris, Calli Montague, Maggie Murphy (coach) and Dr. John Pipkin (head coach).

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WTAMU horse judging ranks high in nationals, world championships

News Staff
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
West Texas A&M University’s horse judging teams successfully closed out its season with high rankings at national and world championships this month.
TGCA announced first 2021-22 basketball poll

TGCA announced first 2021-22 basketball poll

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TGCA announced first 2021-22 basketball poll

News Staff
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
As girls basketball season begins, the Texas Girls Coaches Association released its Nov. 8 poll for rankings, 1A-6A on Monday. The Nazareth Swiftettes are ranked number two in Class 1A after coming in as state champion runners up this past season, behind Dodd City, who won the state title.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Staying with family during the holidays already has challenges; adding pets to the mix makes it more so. Being a good guest when we have pets in tow may take some extra effort, but it doesn’t have to be all-consuming.
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