Castro County News

Demand-side energy tools could help soaring demand

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Texas Association of Business (TAB) released a new report by Aurora Energy Research and the South-central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER), highlighting how expanded use of energy efficiency and demand response programs could provide a cost-effective way to meet Texas’...
Dimmitt HOSA volunteered with the March of Dimes at the Windmill Museum in Lubbock. Members helped set up, clean up, and participate in the walk. HOSA donated $1,221 to help lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

Dimmitt HOSA volunteered with the March of Dimes at the Windmill Museum in Lubbock. Members helped set up, clean up, and participate in the walk. HOSA donated $1,221 to help lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

Dimmitt HOSA volunteered with the March of Dimes

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Dimmitt HOSA competed at the Kalahari in Round Rock this past week. Tania Hernandez (Courtesy Corp); Kheyla Casteneda (Health Education); Celeste Moya (Courtesy Corp); Awbrei Martinez (Medical Art Poster, Voting Delegate); and Kenzie Phan (Health Education)

Dimmitt HOSA competed at the Kalahari in Round Rock this past week. Tania Hernandez (Courtesy Corp); Kheyla Casteneda (Health Education); Celeste Moya (Courtesy Corp); Awbrei Martinez (Medical Art Poster, Voting Delegate); and Kenzie Phan (Health Education)

Dimmitt HOSA competed at the Kalahari in Round Rock

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Snack Pak 4 Kids of Dimmitt would like to thank BHE Renewables for their generous donation to the program. There are currently over 200 students in Dimmitt ISD that receive weekly snack bags through the school year and summer months. The program is 100% funded through local donations and 100% of all donations is used to purchase food for the students. Shown are Tony Graham-Wind Site Manager, Kendra Cantrell-CIS Site Coordinator and Jennifer Sullivan-RES Principal.

Snack Pak 4 Kids of Dimmitt would like to thank BHE Renewables for their generous donation to the program. There are currently over 200 students in Dimmitt ISD that receive weekly snack bags through the school year and summer months. The program is 100% funded through local donations and 100% of all donations is used to purchase food for the students. Shown are Tony Graham-Wind Site Manager, Kendra Cantrell-CIS Site Coordinator and Jennifer Sullivan-RES Principal.

Snack Pak 4 Kids of Dimmitt

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

FSA loans face scrutiny by DOGE

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
More challenges are facing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), who will now approval from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to issue loans over $500,000, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.

Texas Sovereignty Act passes House

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Texas Sovereignty Act, passed the state House by a vote of 86-41 and if passed by the Senate, would create a state process for reviewing federal laws, and ending state enforcement of any determined to violate the U.S. Constitution.Sponsored by Rep.

Bill establishes firefighting equipment across state

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
A bill, SB 767 filed by Sen. Kevin Sparks from Midland, that would establish a statewide inventory of firefighting equipment won final approval.The bill, a response to the historic wildfires that engulfed the Texas Panhandle last year, now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
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