Castro County News

Dimmitt CREW plans City Park cleanup

The Dimmitt CREW (Citizens.Ready.Equipped.Willing) is planning a City Park clean up on April 24. The group will be painting and cleaning up the park areas with the help of the city, First United Bank and middle school student council.
Increased blood usage creates urgent need

Increased blood usage creates urgent need

Increased blood usage creates urgent need

Hospital blood usage has surged nearly 10 percent over previous levels, as our community moves into COVID recovery mode. Blood donors are needed immediately to respond. Castro County will be stepping up to help meet the need with two blood drives set for May.
Sales tax allocation payments down 3.5%

Sales tax allocation payments down 3.5%

Sales tax allocation payments down 3.5%

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last Wednesday he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $677.3 million in local sales tax allocations for April, 3.5 percent less than in April 2020.
Bobbies lose to Lady Cats

Bobbies lose to Lady Cats

Bobbies lose to Lady Cats

The Dimmitt Bobbies dropped a conference game to the Littlefield Lady Cats, 11-1. “Dimmitt started strong in the first inning keeping the score 0 to 0,” said Coach Vicky Ruiz. “When we headed to the second ending, our third out we struggled with errors.
Bobbies lose to Lamesa

Bobbies lose to Lamesa

Bobbies lose to Lamesa

The Dimmitt Bobbies fell to the Lamesa Lady Tornadoes 13-0. “This was one of our toughest games,” said Coach Vicky Ruiz. “Lamesa is a really great team. We will have to work on our hitting, so that next time we will be able to put pressure on them when we have runners on.
With Kids Inc basketball getting underway

With Kids Inc basketball getting underway

With Kids Inc basketball getting underway

With Kids Inc basketball getting underway, the First Baptist Church of Dimmitt Missions Committee was able to donate 25 basketballs for teams to use this season. For information on being a part of the Kids Inc. program, volunteering or donating, contact Benny Navarro.
All-District Player

All-District Player

All-District Player

DHS Bobbies Michelle Ontiveros, #24, a point guard for Bobbies basketball, was selected as an All-District player.
Bobcats fall to Bushland

Bobcats fall to Bushland

Bobcats fall to Bushland

The Dimmitt Bobcats dropped a game to the Bushland Falcons, 9-2. The Bobcats struggle to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Bushland. The Falcons got the jump on the Bobcats in the first inning, surging out ahead 5-1.
2020-21 Dimmitt Bobbies Track & Field Team

2020-21 Dimmitt Bobbies Track & Field Team

DHS tracksters advance to Area competition

The Dimmitt Bobbies and Bobcats track teams had a good run at the District meet numerous athletes advancing to the Area track meet on April 15 in Denver City.

Naz selects 2021-22 cheerleaders

Nazareth ISD held its cheerleading tryouts for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. Students and faculity gather to watch the tryouts and each cheerleader candidate performed a cheer and a panel of three judges made selections and provided critiques each girl.