Castro County News

Cemetery Association to hold annual meeting

The Dimmitt Cemetery Association will hold its 2021 Annual Meeting and workday on Memorial Day, May 31 at the cemetery. Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery is located one mile south of Dimmit on FM 3215. Small flags will be available for placing on veteran’s graves. The workday will start at 8 a.m.

State sales tax revenue at $3.4B

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.4 billion in April, a record-high monthly total and 31.4 percent more than in April 2020.

City Wide Garage Sale set

The Annual City Wide Garage Sale is nearing and will be held on June 5. Sponsored by the Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce, the event will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Forms are available at on the Chamber of Commerce website and also at The Castro County News.
Dimmitt Track & Field

Dimmitt Track & Field

Dimmitt Track & Field

Bobcats Adan Sanchez ran in the 800 Meter Run at Area and Regionals. Bobbies Amy Oviedo ran in the 400 Meter Dash at the Area and Regional track meets. Bobbies Haylie Nino ran in the 800 Meter Run at Area and Regionals.
Julius Carpio, Pitcher

Julius Carpio, Pitcher

Dimmitt crushes River Road, 10-1

The Dimmitt Bobcats scored a big win over the River Road beating them, 10-1 on last Thursday. The Bobcats kicked off the first inning, scoring two runs on an error, while keeping River Road runs to zero.
Bobbies drop game to Lady Cats

Bobbies drop game to Lady Cats

Bobbies drop game to Lady Cats

The Dimmitt Bobbies fell to the Littlefield Lady Cats, 15-4. “Exciting game to watch, but we fell short in the fourth inning allowing seven runs in,” said Coach Vicky Ruiz. “The first three innings the girls played very well.
DHS Bobbies and Bobcats

DHS Bobbies and Bobcats

DHS Bobbies and Bobcats

DHS Bobbies and Bobcats competed at the Wolforth-Frenship Tennis Tournament.

Golden Spread Classic set for June

Details of the 37th annual Golden Spread Classic were recently announced. The prospect, progress steer and heifer show will be held on June-26 at Mallet Event Center in Levelland. The event is TCCA sanctioned. Texas exhibitors only. Steers and heifers will begin arriving on June 24 at 10 a.m.
Gerber nominated for Academic All-District

Gerber nominated for Academic All-District

Gerber nominated for Academic All-District

Former Nazareth Swiftette Blakely Gerber is among four Wayland Baptist Flying Queens basketball players who have been nominated for Academic All-District honors. The program is sponsored by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Hobby farmers can reap many benefits from owning food animals in a domestic environment; among these are eggs, fiber, companionship, and for owners of animals like cows, miniature cows, and goats, milk.