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Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail March 4 Manuel Diaz Martinez, 55 of Dimmitt, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Assault by Contact. March 6 Matthew Cain Gentry, 34 of Dimmitt, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Criminal Trespass.

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Editor’s Message

Lynda Bryant Work
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
After one year of the pandemic, the pandemic has taken a mental toll on most people. As people struggle to return to normal, they aren’t sure what normal is anymore after months of isolation or semi-isolation. Many lived in high-stress fear of catching C-19.
Texas expands vaccinations

Texas expands vaccinations

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Texas expands vaccinations

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
State officials announced Tuesday that any adult in Texas can receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 29. The announcement comes less than two weeks after Texas expanded eligibility to people aged 50 and older.
Sheriff Sal Rivera

Sheriff Sal Rivera

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Sheriff Rivera appeals to citizens in fight crime

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Responding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Sal Rivera today announced that Castro County citizens are being invited to become Associate Members of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas.
Bobcats Sports Park Progressing

Bobcats Sports Park Progressing

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Bobcats Sports Park Progressing

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
The new DISD sports park that will accomodate new facilities and fields for Bobbies softball, Bobcats baseball, and DHS tennis is well underway after a few challenges with weather.
County commissioners approve burn ban

County commissioners approve burn ban

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County commissioners approve burn ban

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Despite a minimal amount of rainfall and snow in February and March, the Castro County Commissioners Court instituted a countywide burn ban on Monday. County Judge Carroll Gerber said the burn ban will be effect for 90 days or until commissioners determine it is safe to discontinue it.
The Nazareth Swiftettes bring home the runner up trophy from the state championship finals.

The Nazareth Swiftettes bring home the runner up trophy from the state championship finals.

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Swiftettes fall to Dodd City at state

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The Nazareth Swiftettes completed their season with a 27-5 record and named runners-up in the Girls State Basketball tournament this past week.
Bobbies fall to Lady Hornets

Bobbies fall to Lady Hornets

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Bobbies fall to Lady Hornets

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Dimmitt Bobbies fell to the Tulia Lady Hornet, 10-3 on March 3. The Lady Hornets took the lead scoring three runs in the first inning, with the Bobbies coming through with one run. The second inning both teams came in with two runs each.
Dimmitt Bobcats Band performing led by Band Director John Zalman.

Dimmitt Bobcats Band performing led by Band Director John Zalman.

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DHS Band wins Sweepstakes

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The DHS Band on March 10 competed in the UIL Region 1 Concert and Sightreading Evaluation at Panhandle High School and came through with top ratings.
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