Castro County News

Candles in the Dark

As we face the winter months, many of us are preparing for a power outage. It is not something we look forward to, but where we live it is a reality. I have batteries in my flashlights, a new gas fireplace in my living room, and candles throughout the house.

Livestock shows begin Jan. 13

It’s that time of year again for the 2021 Nazareth and Castro County Stock Shows, with all the FFA and 4-H showmen set and ready to show off their hard work and livestock projects. The Nazareth Stock Show will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13, with all classes and divisions held on the same day.

CRP general signup underway

Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program began Jan. 4 and will continue through Feb. 12.
December sales tax revenue down

December sales tax revenue down

December sales tax revenue down

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $790.3 million in local sales tax allocations for December, 3.7 percent less than in December 2019.
Swearing in the Officials

Swearing in the Officials

Swearing in the Officials

Elected country officials (left to right)Sheriff Sal Rivera, Com. Pct. 1, Paul Ramirez, Com. Pct.3, Michael Goolsby, and Tax Assessor Collector, Pamela Rickert were sworn in by judge Carroll Gerber.
Bobcats stomp Demons, 81-48

Bobcats stomp Demons, 81-48

Bobcats stomp Demons, 81-48

The Dimmitt Bobcats claimed a big win over the Dumas Demons, 81-48. The Bobcats took the lead in the first quarter, 25-10, and continued to rack up points in the second quarter, closing the first half ahead 48-22.
Bobcats narrowly lose to Lions

Bobcats narrowly lose to Lions

Bobcats narrowly lose to Lions

The Dimmitt Bobcats lost a close game to New Deal Lions, 52-49. New Deal was ranked 8th in the state at the time of the game. The Lions gained a five-point lead in the first quarter, 13-8, and continued to widen the gap over the Bobcats in the second quarter, ending the first half with a 28-19.
Bobbies fall to Lady Tornadoes

Bobbies fall to Lady Tornadoes

Bobbies fall to Lady Tornadoes

The Dimmitt Bobbies dropped a game to the Lamesa Lady Tornadoes, 36-31. Lamesa took the lead in the first quarter, but the Bobbies battled and came back to take a singlepoint lead in the second quarter, closing the first half out, 14-13.
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Swiftettes crush Lady Matadors, 73-7

The Nazareth Swiftettes soundly beat the Adrian Lady Matadors, 73-7. The Swiftettes took a big lead in the first quarter, 23-0 and continued to make big gains in the second quarter, while the defense held Adrian to two points. The first half ended with Nazareth ahead, 39-2.