Unemployment drops in several states

Unemployment rates were lower in August in 15 states and the District of Columbia and stable in 35 states, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Texas was among the three states having the largest job increases at +681,000.

DHS Homecoming Royalty

DHS Michelle Ontiveros was crowned homecoming queen at the football game last Friday. She was escorted onto the field by her father, Artemio Ontiveros, and her mother Vanessa Ontiveros. Michelle is a senior and active in sports and other activities. Photos by Crystal Nino

HPWD adopts ad valorem tax rate

During their Sept. 14 meeting, the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) Board of Directors approved a resolution setting the 2021 ad valorem tax rate at $0.0051 per $100 valuation for operation and maintenance of the district. The adopted 2021 tax rate of $0.0051 is $0.

Bobcats defeat Sunray, 30-12

The Dimmitt Bobcats came in with a big win over the Sunray Bobcats at the homecoming game on Friday. Sunray got the action started with a touchdown on an 18-yard pass in the first quarter, no extra points, putting them up 0-6 over Dimmitt.

Swifts defeat Tigers, 40-22

The Nazareth Swifts came through with a strong win over the Groom Tigers on Friday, 40-22. Groom took the lead in the first quarter, scoring a touchdown on a 30-yard pass with extra points, 8-0.

Naz FFA scores well at livestock judging contest

Nazareth FFA hit the road to Clarendon to compete in their first livestock judging contest of the season hosted by the Texas Branveih Association. -Intermediate team 1st and 2nd overall teams Harper Johnson - High Point Individual Emily Durbin.

Editor’s Message

Sixty-four cents out of every wage and salary dollar Americans earn in a year. That’s how much it would take for the Biden administration to fund his planned $6.4 trillion spending spree.

Castro County Community Calendar

Community Sept. 13-17 DHS Homecoming Week Sept. 17-25 Tri-State Fair & Rodeo Amarillo. For information: https://www.tristatefair.com/ Sept. 25 9th Annual Pink Ladies Chili Cookoff & DVFD Golf Scramble. Benefit for the Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department.

Pet Talk

Heartworms is a term many pet owners hear but few really understand. When left untreated, these infections, transmitted through mosquito bites, can slowly spread to the heart or lungs, damaging vital organs and eventually leading to death.