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Driving sober is the winning goal this summer

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The safest decision happens before you turn the key.Driving after drinking alcohol, using THC or mixing substances puts everyone on Texas roads at risk. With summer travel, World Cup matches and Independence Day celebrations coming up, the most Texan thing we can do is look out for one another.
To get ready for the nation's 250th birthday, Castro Coun - ty 4-H made American Flag T-shirts and coasters June 14. The group learned about using fusible to make our flag, sewing on a T-shirt and using a sewing machine to not stitch both sides, strip piecing to make a coaster and us - ing fusible to add stars. (Courtesy photos)

To get ready for the nation's 250th birthday, Castro Coun - ty 4-H made American Flag T-shirts and coasters June 14. The group learned about using fusible to make our flag, sewing on a T-shirt and using a sewing machine to not stitch both sides, strip piecing to make a coaster and us - ing fusible to add stars. (Courtesy photos)

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READY FOR THE FOURTH

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

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LIBRARY LINES

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
'Dirt: The Scoop on Soil' was the book read at this year's debut of Terrific Tuesday. The event, a perennial favorite of area children, is led by Felice Acker, local agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.The book, written by Natalie M.
Charles and Katherine Harlan photo in front of first county courthouse, Dimmitt.

Charles and Katherine Harlan photo in front of first county courthouse, Dimmitt.

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Great Granddaughter of Castro County Pioneer to Visit Dimmitt

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Beverly Buehner Smith, great grand daughter of Charles H. and Kate Harlan, will be visiting Dimmitt this week. Beverly and husband Mike live in Stamford, Connecticut. The Castro County Museum invites you to come and meet Beverly, Friday afternoon from 2:00-4:00.
Abbott launches free New World screwworm inspector training

Abbott launches free New World screwworm inspector training

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Abbott launches free New World screwworm inspector training

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of a free online course on June 13 to expand the number of certified New World Screwworm, NWS, inspectors across Texas.New World screwworm larva.
The Castro County Sheriff

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The Castro County Sheriff

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Castro County Sheriff received a call from a citizen reporting that an individual called them and stated his rank and name was Lt. Miller with the Castro County Sheriff's Office. The citizen reported that they spoke with two individuals with a foreign accent.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Meeting new furry friends in shared spaces promises wagging tails, zoomies, and allaround excitement. But an outing alongside other dogs may also expose pets to an array of contagious respiratory infections commonly referred to as kennel cough.Dr.
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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Actual bumper stickers * Horn broken. Watch for finger.* Your kid may be an honors student, but you’re still an idiot.* All generalizations are false. * Cover me. I’m changing lanes.* I brake for no apparent reason.* Learn from your parents’ mistakes – use birth control.
TERRIFIC TUESDAY

TERRIFIC TUESDAY

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TERRIFIC TUESDAY

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Terrific Tuesday at Rhoads Library. Castro County Agronomy agent Kristie Keys and Health Agent Courtney Lowe took the lead this week. It was a great day learning about water conservation with the NRCS Rainfall Simulator.
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