Castro County News

County water level declines 10.79 feet

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County water level declines 10.79 feet

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Drought conditions resulted in above-average groundwater pumping within the 16-county High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) service area in 2020.

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Quilt festival features classes, competition

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The Ogallala Quilt Festival is set for April 9-10 with lots of classes, lectures and other events to enjoy. Exhibitors and quilters are looking forward to a great festival after last year’s was canceled due to the pandemic and the “Color Remix” theme promises to be the best ever.

April now child abuse awareness month

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April now child abuse awareness month

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The Commissioners Court approved a proclamation designating April as Castro County Child Abuse and Awareness Month. Castro County joined other counties in Texas as it does each year in promoting awareness for a continuing problem and assistance for victim of child abuse.

Bobcat Relays

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Bobcat Relays - We Got Track!

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

DHS sophomore CJ Willey came in with a great performances at the Bobcat Relays on Friday, winning the 110 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles, as well as placing second in high jump. DHS senior Haylie Nino ran second in the 800M and 1600M. DHS junior Jordan Garcia ran second in the 3200M run.

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Chamber to close April 13 to June 8

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce office will be closed from April 13 to June 8. They may be reached by calling 806-647-2524 and leaving a voicemail. Forms for the Citywide Garage Sale can be downloaded at the Chamber website or picked up at the Castro County News.

Bobbies compete in Ralls tourney

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Bobbies compete in Ralls tourney

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The Dimmitt Bobbies competed in the Ralls Lady Rabbit Softball Tournament March 4-6. JC Sepeda was selected as Dimmitt’s Team Player for the tournament. The Dimmitt Bobbies got off to a rough start in the first game of the tournament, falling to the Abernathy Lady Antelopes, 23-3.

Bobbies fall to Lady Cats

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Bobbies fall to Lady Cats

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The Dimmitt Bobbies played well but lost to the River Road Road Lady Cats, 12-9 The first inning saw both teams coming in with two runs each. River Road pushed out a head in the second inning with four runs.

DHS Bobbies powerlifters Yamin Barron, Marilyn Martinez, Arlene Solis and Ashleigh Broom represented Dimmitt at the THSWPA state meet.

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DHS powerlifters compete at state

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Dimmitt High School was represented by four powerlifters at the Texas High School Womens Powerlifting Association 3A state meet in Corpus Christi.

DMS Daniel and Enriquel Holquin tied for first place at the Texas Tech GEAR robotics contest.

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DMS, ACE Robotics compete in TT GEAR contest

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Dimmitt Middle School Robotics teams participated in the Texas Tech GEAR contest on March 12, coming out of the competition with several top honors. ACE elementary students also competed at the event. DMS students were among 118 teams from around the Texas Panhandle to compete.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

While the bond between an animal and their human is important, considering the relationships between pets—in both interspecies and same species interactions—also is an important part of making sure your home is a happy and healthy environment.

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