USDA, NRCS announces conservation assistance deadlines

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas has announced the first funding application deadline of Oct. 29, for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). A second funding application deadline will be Feb. 11, 2022.

LISD all-district band to march in National Independence Day Parade

Lubbock ISD all-district marching has been selected to perform at the National Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2022. The all-district marching band is made up of more than 300 students from Estacado, Monterey, Lubbock High and Coronado.

ATA All-American

Castro County 4-H Harrison Meador earned a spot as an ATA All-American, Sub-Junior second team with a score of 952. The Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) All-American team selections were made based on the All-American Awards Point System and 2021 performance.

Transforming Dimmitt

The Dimmitt Economic Development Corporation has begun work on their downtown mural project. The D.E.D.C began the process with the project months ago and received unanimous approval and support from the City Council.

Castro County 4-H BBQ lunch set for Oct. 19

The Castro County 4-H Club will be holding its Brown Bag BBQ Lunch fundraiser on Oct. 19. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until sold out and will include a BBQ sandwich, drink, chips and cookie. Free citywide delivery is available for order of 8 or more if placed by Friday, Oct. 15.

Naz FFA scores scholarships

Nazareth FFA members Owen Dyer, Bradyn Bullard, Tell Bagley, Caroline Myrick, Jack Welps, Jett Ramaekers, Will Young and Tanner Wethington participated in the Calf Scramble at the Tri-State Fair, each bringing home a scholarship for catching a calf.

DHS, HHS compete at Plainview XC meet

Dimmitt and Hart XC teams competed at the Plainview Invitation Cross Country Meet held at Running Waters Draw Regional Park this past Saturday. Divisions were split between 1A-2A; 3A-4A; and 5A-6A. The junior varsity competitors ran in all-inclusive divisions.