Castro County News

Leta Dennis helped located photos of a Chevy Corvette delivered to Dimmitt Motor Co in early 1967 and sold to Robert McLean. Years later, it would end up in Pennsylvania and restored by Duane Gomish (pictured on right).

Leta Dennis helped located photos of a Chevy Corvette delivered to Dimmitt Motor Co in early 1967 and sold to Robert McLean. Years later, it would end up in Pennsylvania and restored by Duane Gomish (pictured on right).

Dennis locates original owner of ’67 Vette

Castro County Museum has few days that pass without an unusual encounter of one kind or another, according to Leta Dennis. Dennis said she never knows when to answer that “unknown caller” phone call or to whom she will be speaking or what request for information she is about to hear.
Swiftettes Emma Kleman medaled at second place at the Texas State Cross Country meet in Round Rock on Monday out of 121 runners.

Swiftettes Emma Kleman medaled at second place at the Texas State Cross Country meet in Round Rock on Monday out of 121 runners.

Swiftettes clench XC state title

The Nazareth Swiftettes brought home the Texas State Cross Country 1A title after competing at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock on Monday. The championship 2-mile race had 121 runners of the best runners in the state competing.
Dimmitt High School Varsity Volleyball

Dimmitt High School Varsity Volleyball

Dimmitt Bobbies Volleyball

Dimmitt Bobbies volleyball was able to complete a full 2020 season of games despite the COVID-19 challenges that faced so many schools throughout the district.
Swiftettes claim win over Lady Hornets, 47-27

Swiftettes claim win over Lady Hornets, 47-27

Swiftettes claim win over Lady Hornets, 47-27

The Nazareth Swiftettes walked away with another decisive win over the Sudan Lady Hornets, 47-27. Nazareth took charge in the first quarter, outscoring Sudan 11-6.

Swiftettes defeat Lady Demons, 36-17

The Nazareth Swiftettes beat the Dumas Lady Demons, 36-17. Nazareth got off to a slow start scoring two points in the first quarter, with Dumas taking the lead 7-2, but bounced back in the second quarter to tie the game up, 12-12.

Bobcats edge out Bulldogs, 48-46

The Dimmitt Bobcats won a nail-biter against the Borger Bulldogs, 48-46. The Bobcats took a narrow lead in the first quarter over the Bulldogs, 7-3, but Borger pushed through in the second quarter to tie the game up 20-20 as the first half ended.

Bobcats fall to Whitefaces, 59-31

The Dimmitt Bobcats lost their bout against the Hereford Whitefaces, 59-31. The Bobcats took a onepoint lead in the first quarter, 9-8, but lost ground in the second quarter as the Whitefaces offense kicked into gear and gained a 25-15 lead, closing the first half with Dimmitt trailing.
Swifts defeat Broncos, 55-35

Swifts defeat Broncos, 55-35

Swifts defeat Broncos, 55-35

The Nazareth Swifts claimed a victory over the Clarendon Broncos, 55-35. The Swifts took the lead in the first quarter, holding the Broncos to 13-10. Nazareth offense came on strong in the second quarter, widening their lead to 29-17 as the first half came to a close.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

This Thanksgiving holiday, many people will be gathering for smaller and safer celebrations amidst the pandemic. At these more intimate celebrations, pet owners may find that their animal receives more attention or is allowed more access to the feast than in years past.
Library Lines ...

Library Lines ...

Library Lines ...

Thanksgiving 2020 is upon us, and despite the fact that some say "2020" is the new curse word, we can find things for which to be grateful. Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we are delighted that plans held together, and we were able to re-open on Nov. 20.