Castro County News

A common snake in Castro County and in the Texas Panhandle is the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.

A common snake in Castro County and in the Texas Panhandle is the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.

5 tips to prevent negative encounters with snakes this spring

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
As temperatures warm across Texas this spring, you may start seeing more snakes around your home and outdoor areas.These reptiles become more active as they emerge from brumation — a state similar to hibernation in mammals.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Regular Meetings/Continuing Events Check for cancellations before attending.Al Anon. 5 p.m. each Tuesday in the Rhoads Memorial Library meeting room. AA/NA. 6 p.m. each Wednesday in the Rhoads Memorial Library meeting room.Dimmitt Book Club. Second Wednesday at Rhoads Memorial Library at 2 p.m.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Pets encounter a variety of everyday risks, from outdoor threats like animals or parasites to physical dangers like vehicles or sharp objects and household toxins like plants or cleaners.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Spring has sprung here at Rhoads Memorial Library and our decor reflects the season, despite the fact that temperatures have climbed into the 90s during the past few days. Hopefully we will experience some milder conditions before we are plunged into summer.

CITY OF DIMMITT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
CITY OF DIMMITT Regular Meeting February 16, 2026 Castro County-Dimmitt, TX The City of Dimmitt Council members met in a regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall as scheduled and posted 72 hours before the meeting.

Burkhalter points out surging grid demand from data centers

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
During his report for the 88th annual Membership Meeting of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, President and General Manager Tim Burkhalter highlighted some of the trends, challenges and concerns on the local and state scene with surging demand for electricity and natural resources from technologies...

CASTRO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF CASTRO: January 27 meeting: ABSENT: NONE APPEARANCES: Connie Gilbreath- Tax Assessor/Collector, Mary Ewing- JP ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. Judge Gfeller called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
STATE CHAMPION

STATE CHAMPION

STATE CHAMPION

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Hart ISD Junior Adamari Morales earned first place at the State Powerlifting Competition held Wednesday, March 18 in Edinburg. She competed against some of the best athletes in the state in the Class A-AA 123-pound weight class.
LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Jeff Blackmon
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhy did the student eat his homework?Because the teacher told him it would be a piece of cake!What lights up a soccer stadium?A soccer match! Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana! How did the duck buy lipstick?
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