CPR Grasslands signup ends Aug. 20

Agricultural producers and landowners can apply for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup from July 12 until Aug. 20.

Naz FFA Updates

Naz FFA Chapter members who attended the state convention ready to head home after a successful week of fun and events. Four Nazareth FFA Chapter members received their Lonestar Degrees at the Texas FFA Convention and three who were unable to attend.

Castro Country Sheriff’s Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail June 22 to July 12 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: June 22 Vicente Rodriguez, 38 of Dimmitt, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office on a State of Texas Parole Warrant.

Abbott directs PUC to take action to improve electric reliability

Governor Greg Abbott last week sent a letter to members of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) directing them to take immediate action to improve electric reliability across the state.

4-H Pollinator Habitat Ambassador training set

Castro County 4-H member have a leadership opportunity coming up with the Pollinator Habitat Teen Ambassador Program on Aug. 7 in Plainview. District 2 4-H received a $12,500 grant to have the program. Only high school students in the 2021-2022 school year are eligible and must apply by July 20.

Editor’s Message

The arguments are elevating: forced vaccines (for the public good) or freedom of choice. I will choose freedom.

Bobcats acquire new head coach

The Dimmitt High School Bobcats football program will have a new leader with the arrival of Head Coach Johnny Nino. Coach Nino will be replacing Jason Burklow, who had the opportunity to continue his coaching career in his hometown of Pampa.

Schools prepare for August return

As the summer clicks off and August nears, students will be enjoying the last few weeks before heading back to school.