Castro County News

City approves splash pad contract

City approves splash pad contract

City approves splash pad contract

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Dimmitt City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 17 and unanimously approved to contract with Oasis Water Playgrounds for construction of the City’s new splash pad project.
Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for March, 10.2 percent more than in March 2024.
Dimmitt Bobcats Powerlifting competed at the THSPA Region 1 Division 3 Powerlifting Meet on March 8 in Brownfield. Three team members qualified to compete at state (right) including Dallas Starkey (2nd/wt. class 114), Arnoldo Ogaz (2nd/wt. class 165), and Ga’Quorie Chatham (2nd/wt. class 242). Other team members competing were Abrahm Chavez, Shaun Mick, Marco Silva and Angel Fuentes. The state meet will be held in Abilene on March 22.

Dimmitt Bobcats Powerlifting competed at the THSPA Region 1 Division 3 Powerlifting Meet on March 8 in Brownfield. Three team members qualified to compete at state (right) including Dallas Starkey (2nd/wt. class 114), Arnoldo Ogaz (2nd/wt. class 165), and Ga’Quorie Chatham (2nd/wt. class 242). Other team members competing were Abrahm Chavez, Shaun Mick, Marco Silva and Angel Fuentes. The state meet will be held in Abilene on March 22.

Xcel monitors fire risk in region

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Xcel Energy is preparing for severe weather and wildfire risk with predictions of high wind speeds and low relativity in the forecast for the service area.
Quinn Minute - Who’s Calling?

Quinn Minute - Who’s Calling?

Quinn Minute - Who’s Calling?

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The phone rings several times a day at my “office,” a place under the stairs where we used to store cleaning supplies. I equipped it with a TV tray to hold my computer, and a carboard box to house my “research materials.”My hope was to attract customer calls for writing assignments.

Measles outbreak continues

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
There were 223 cases reported by the Texas Department of State Health Services on Tuesday, and the outbreak has resulted in the death of one unvaccinated school-aged child.
Picking the right plant and preparing soil are important in setting up a garden. (Photo by Texas AgriLife Extension)

Picking the right plant and preparing soil are important in setting up a garden. (Photo by Texas AgriLife Extension)

Planning for Summer Gardens

Kristie Keys, Castro County Extension
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Temperatures are warming up but that doesn’t mean you should plant your garden just yet!While the weather is a lot nicer in March, it still could get cold enough to hurt small seedlings and even transplanted plants (unless they are cold tolerant).
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
From their adorable snort to bulging eyes and ever endearing waddle, smush-faced dogs are increasing in popularity due to their cuteness and fun-loving personalities. In fact, French bulldogs have recently become the most popular dog breed in the United States, according to the American Kennel Club.
Displayer for the month of March at Rhoads Memorial Library is Sue Summers, a member of the Ogallala Quilters Society.

Displayer for the month of March at Rhoads Memorial Library is Sue Summers, a member of the Ogallala Quilters Society.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The first reading program for adults here at Rhoads Memorial Library ended last week. The Winter Reading Challenge drew 47% more participants than the arbitrary minimum of 15 we had hoped for (ooh, a math problem to engage your mind so you can figure out the total number of participants!
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