Castro County News

DHS Spanish Club students recently competed at the Festival Románico at Eastern New Mexico University. Jose Ortega, Irvin Alarcón, Rosa Medina, Camila Madrigal, Ivon Perez, Maria Lopez, Karla Carpio and Tomasa Morales participated in the poetry recitation and arts and crafts competitions.

DHS Spanish Club students recently competed at the Festival Románico at Eastern New Mexico University. Jose Ortega, Irvin Alarcón, Rosa Medina, Camila Madrigal, Ivon Perez, Maria Lopez, Karla Carpio and Tomasa Morales participated in the poetry recitation and arts and crafts competitions.

DHS Spanish Club

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Swiftettes team members Kambri Cleavinger, Maddie Brockman, Emerson Moore (All-State), Brookyn Birkenfeld (MVP All-State), Taylor Wethington, Lexi Ramaekers, Jolee Pigg (All-State), McKinley Moore, Addie Schulte, Brynli Schilling, Callen Hockstein, Kyndrey Branum and Kelsie Gunter. Head Coach Eric Schilling and assistant coaches Whitney Bryan and Nathan Branum.

Swiftettes team members Kambri Cleavinger, Maddie Brockman, Emerson Moore (All-State), Brookyn Birkenfeld (MVP All-State), Taylor Wethington, Lexi Ramaekers, Jolee Pigg (All-State), McKinley Moore, Addie Schulte, Brynli Schilling, Callen Hockstein, Kyndrey Branum and Kelsie Gunter. Head Coach Eric Schilling and assistant coaches Whitney Bryan and Nathan Branum.

Swiftettes score 26th state title

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Nazareth Swiftettes tallied up the 26th state championship for team, beating the Saltillo Lady Lions 53-31 at the Alamodome in San Antonio this past Thursday.The Swiftettes now have a national and UIL record for state trips and championships.

Measles outbreak up to 159

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The measles outbreak continues to spread in Texas and is now up to 159 people, according to DSHS commissioner Dr. Jennifer Shuford, all within the same nine counties as previously reported.Dr.
SB 3 would ban THC in Texas

SB 3 would ban THC in Texas

SB 3 would ban THC in Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee is considering SB 3, a bill authored by Lubbock Senator Charles Perry, that would ban hemp consumable products to contain any form of THC, including delta-8 THC, the less potent form that can still induce the effects of cannabis intoxication.
MSG Linda Hermesmeyer

MSG Linda Hermesmeyer

Hermesmeyer retires from military

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
MSG Linda Hermesmeyer, born in Dimmitt, Texas and enlisted in the United States Army in May 2005, will be retiring from the military after a distinguished career.
Quinn Minute - Wild animals as pets

Quinn Minute - Wild animals as pets

Quinn Minute - Wild animals as pets

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Many towns now prohibit citizens from housing jungle animals.What, exactly, is a “wild pet?” That depends on your town, and what its council considers more dangerous than a roving bachelors’ party.For instance, some communities term boa constrictors “wild.

CCHD offers new pain management services

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
For millions of people suffering from chronic pain, relief may be closer than they think. A new pain management service has been launched in the community, offering hope and innovative treatment options for those struggling with persistent pain.

Bureaucracy and Morals

Walter Wendler, Wtamu President
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Bureaucracies create and sustain a moral perspective. “If you are going to sin, sin against God, not the bureaucracy. God will forgive you, but the bureaucracy won’t,” quipped Admiral Hyman Rickover regarding the seeming senselessness of red tape.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Sprinting through grassy meadows, rolling around on flower-filled hills, and playing in the breezy spring air may seem like a dream for your pet, especially following the chill of winter. But it also brings a season of allergies — and itching.Dr.
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