Castro County News

Unity in Community

“Be still, and know that AM God. ” -Psalm 46:10 How often do you take the time to be still and let the presence of God wash over you? When was the last time you experienced silence without the buzz of a vibrating phone calling your attention to some need?

House Arrest

Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29 NIV). One of the best-known skeptics in the Bible is Thomas, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles.
Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail Oct. 19 t0 Nov. 1 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: Oct. 22 -Gerardo Enriquez, 23 of Amarillo, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Possession of Marijuana under 2...

Early voting broke record in Lubbock

Fifty-four percent of all registered voters in Lubbock cast their ballots early this year, easily breaking records, already exceeding the entire vote total for 2016. Including election day, 93,891 people voted in 2016.
First United Methodist Church held it Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday with take orders this year due to COVID-19. Cars lined the street to pick up the holiday feast and enjoy the hard work that went into preparing the meal.

First United Methodist Church held it Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday with take orders this year due to COVID-19. Cars lined the street to pick up the holiday feast and enjoy the hard work that went into preparing the meal.

HPWD invites comments on rule revisions

The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) Board of Directors have scheduled a Nov. 24 public hearing to receive comments on proposed revisions to the Water District’s rules.
DISD has an approved a contract for construction/renovation for the ball parks which will make a sports complex for baseball, softball and tennis.

DISD has an approved a contract for construction/renovation for the ball parks which will make a sports complex for baseball, softball and tennis.

DISD approves $2.9M contract for sports complex

The Dimmitt ISD school board approved a $2.9 million contract with Hellas Construction Inc. last Thursday for a new sports complex.
State sales tax revenue lagging

State sales tax revenue lagging

State sales tax revenue lagging

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Monday sales tax revenue totaled $2.72 billion in October, 3.5 percent less than in October 2019. Total net payments this period were $46,631,230.09, less than October 2019 at $48,987,600.73, a negative 4.81 percent change.

Federal judge allows drive-thru polling

A federal judge ruled Monday that votes cast by drive-thru polling in Harris County, Texas, will not be invalidated after a challenge to the state’s election plan. The League of Women Voters of Texas joined the case as intervenors along with the ACLU of Texas.

Ag Queen entry deadline nears

It’s not to late to get entered. Entries and information for the Castro County Ag Queen & Princess Contest will be due on Nov. 19. Entrants from Nazareth, Dimmitt and Hart FFA Chapters, as well as Castro County 4-H members are eligible to enter.
Election Day in Castro County

Election Day in Castro County

Election Day in Castro County

The Castro County courthouse was decked out in flags on the 2020 General Election Day last week, as last-minute voters rushed to cast their ballots. While the final results of the election may not be known immediately, voters on all sides are hopeful they will prevail.