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Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

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Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail Feb. 1-14 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: February 1 Ramon Xavier Barrera, 18, of Dimmitt was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Injury to an Elderly Individual and Interference with Emergency Phone...

Farm taxes need expertise to navigate

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Farm taxes need expertise to navigate

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Nine out of 10 full IRS audits generally have returns with $100,000-plus losses on Schedule C. It is critical to know the rules on depreciation. Dairy cows and breeding cattle can be depreciated. Cattle that are just held for resale are not depreciated.

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National Sorghum announces virtual industry forum

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

National Sorghum Producers will host a virtual industry forum March 1 at 5:30 p.m. central to honor 2020 Sorghum Yield Contest winners and address relative issues and advancements in the sorghum industry.

TQHA Horse Judging Team Champs

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TQHA Horse Judging Team Champs

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The TQHA Horse Judging Team recently won a championship at the Reined Cowhorse Inaugural Horse Judging Contest. Nazareth’s Tell Bagley was a member of the winning team and placed 6th overall.

City personnel

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City personnel

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

City personnel had to shut the water off due to a big water main leak that stretches in the downtown area around the library and Higginbotham. Judge Carroll Gerber said also warned that rolling electrical blackouts may be coming.

Stimulus check scams reported

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Stimulus check scams reported

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The second stimulus check for $600 distributed to Americans has led to unprecedented online scams that broke the $300 million milestone. In Texas, The IRS reported 12.3 million payments totaling $21.6 billion were made for the first round – second most in the nation.

With thousands hit with power outages and electricity being rationed, Texas remains in a deep freeze as dual winter storms pound the state dropping temperatures to well below zero at night and hovering below freezing during the day.

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Texas in deep freeze

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

President Joe Biden declared an emergency on Monday, unlocking federal assistance to Texas, where temperatures ranged from 28 to minus 8 degrees Fahrenheit. Hundreds of businesses, schools and clinics closed due to a statewide Artic freeze in Texas.

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Dimmitt FCCLA qualifies for state

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Dimmitt FCCLA arrived home from their Regional Competition with great results. DHS Javier Mendoza was elected the 2021-2022 Region 1 Vice President of Peer Involvement, membership; and Monica Flores was elected the 2021-2022 Region 1 Vice President of Finance and Records.

Sheriff Sal Rivera

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Sheriff reports on calls, county jail population

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Sheriff Sal Rivera presented his monthly report for January to the Commissioners Court last week. Rivera said there were 55 calls with 19 citations, five arrests, and six warrants logged in by the Sheriff’s Office.

Bobcat Band

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Bobcat Band

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Bobcat Band members competed Feb. 6 in the Ull Region Solo & Ensemble Competition. liset Martinez and Adileni Garcia (group, front left to right), Martin Rodriguez, Paden Mick and U lopez (back left to right) all garnered 1st Division Superior rating for the respective performances.

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