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Texas DPS arrests thousands of illegal immigrants

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers have assisted in the arrest more than 3,000 undocumented immigrants in the state this year, according to public records obtained by The Texas Tribune The records provide details of how state police are shifting their focus from the border toward...

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Universities and Moral Duty in a Republic

Walter Wendler, Wta-mu
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Let me begin with a simple but unsettling question: Is a university amoral?Some would say yes. They would say the university is a neutral space, a marketplace of ideas, where every opinion has its price and no truth is more costly than another.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Sept. 20Annual Hwy to Hell-O Terlingua and DVFD Golf Scramble. Chili Cookoff turn in 2 p.m. Salsa turn-in at noon; beans turn in 1 p.m. Cooking outside pool area at Dimmitt Country Club. Raffl e for $1,000 Visa gift card. Silent Auction. All proceeds go to Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Alisa Dollar entertained Dimmitt Book Club when they convened here at Rhoads Memorial Library recently to begin the 2025-2026 club year.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
For many horse owners, breeding is an opportunity to shape the next generation — whether by continuing a trusted mare’s legacy or raising a foal with carefully selected traits like temperament, athletic ability, or pedigree.While it can be a deeply rewarding experience, breeding requires a...
DHS Homecoming Queen candidates included Braylynn Chavira, Caylee Carrasco, Frida Madrigal, Lauren Medeles and Ximena Terrazas.

DHS Homecoming Queen candidates included Braylynn Chavira, Caylee Carrasco, Frida Madrigal, Lauren Medeles and Ximena Terrazas.

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DHS Homecoming Queen

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
DHS students gathered for the Homecoming bonfire this past week

DHS students gathered for the Homecoming bonfire this past week

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DHS students

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Castro County 4-H had two junior horse judging teams (3rd to 8th grade) compete at the Tri-State Fair. Team one (1st place) included Steeley Moore (2nd overall, 2nd in reasons), Zaybri Rivera, Trystan Crow and Hubb Paulson, and Team 2 (7th place) members Daleyza Garcia, Makenna Fabela, Nicole Birkenfeld and Hayse Moore.

Castro County 4-H had two junior horse judging teams (3rd to 8th grade) compete at the Tri-State Fair. Team one (1st place) included Steeley Moore (2nd overall, 2nd in reasons), Zaybri Rivera, Trystan Crow and Hubb Paulson, and Team 2 (7th place) members Daleyza Garcia, Makenna Fabela, Nicole Birkenfeld and Hayse Moore.

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The Castro County 4-H

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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