Castro County News

Vacant house catches fire

Vacant house catches fire

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Vacant house catches fire

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Dimmitt Fire Department was called to the corner of SW 5th and Belsher on Monday morning where a house was engulfed in flames. The house had been vacant since Aug. 29 following a gas leak explosion. Cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
We Salute

We Salute

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We Salute Sepeda

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
JC Sepeda (Left), who graduated from Dimmitt High School this past May, recently completed her U.S. Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. She is currently stationed at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls with her eye on the medical field.
Naz earns fourth Lone Star Cup

Naz earns fourth Lone Star Cup

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Naz earns fourth Lone Star Cup

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Nazareth High School has been selected as one of the top six in the state of Texas, receiving the UIL Lone Star Cup for the fourth time since 2016-17 (the award was not given in 2019-20 due to the pandemic).

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DISD approves Appraisal District nominations

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
The Dimmitt ISD board of trustees met Monday and approved several action items that included nominations to the Castro County Appraisal District board of directors and a legal services agreement with Underwood Law Firm.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters coming to DMS

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Big Brothers, Big Sisters (BBBS) of Hereford is planning to help get a BBBS program started at Dimmitt Middle School, with the assistance of Jennifer Sullivan and other staff members. “The Dimmitt [Middle School] program will be brand new,” said Sara Pesina, executive director of BBBS in Hereford.
An emaciated, abandoned dog left to starve was found on CR 516 by the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies gave the dog water and food, but while gone to get a dog trap, the animal disappeared.

An emaciated, abandoned dog left to starve was found on CR 516 by the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies gave the dog water and food, but while gone to get a dog trap, the animal disappeared.

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Sheriff’s Office says don’t abandon animals

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
The Castro County Sheriff’s Office is asking citizens not to abandon pets, such as cats or dogs in the rural areas of the county. According to Sheriff Sal Rivera, his office has gotten complaints throughout the county of stray dogs attacking livestock and killing chickens.
Hart, Naz Homecoming Royalty

Hart, Naz Homecoming Royalty

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Hart, Naz Homecoming Royalty

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Elizabeth Herrera Hart Homecoming Queen Jaycee Pigg Naz Homecoming Queen Nazareth High School Queen’s Court: Kamre Mask, Clementine Myrick, Alex Schacher, Isamar Juarez, Jaycee Pigg and Kelsie Gunter.

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Landowners required to have hunting lease license

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
With the fall comes opening day of several popular hunting seasons across the state. For Texas landowners, this often means entering into hunting lease agreements that generate added income for the operation.
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