Castro County News

6 ON 6 CHAMPS

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6 ON 6 CHAMPS

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Congratulations to the Hart Longhorns taking home the championship at the 1st Annual Longhorn 6 on 6 Tournament. Teams from Hart, Springlake, Valley, Silverton and PCHEA participated in the fund-raiser.

Ga’quorie Chatam, Offensive Player of the Year for District 2-3A was also named Class 3A All-State First Team First Baseman.

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ALL STATE BOBCAT

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

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Texas A&M AgriLife responds after New World screwworm found in Texas

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Following the June 3 announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, APHIS, confirming the presence of New World screwworm, NWS, in Texas, experts across Texas A&M AgriLife are supporting state and federal agencies in their response and providing...

The theme of 'Unearth a Story' is featured as the Display for the months of June and July, 2026, at Rhoads Memorial Library. Sulema Oltivero, left, and Rosa Medina, library personnel, created the display to remind youngsters of the summer reading program that uses that theme.

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LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Display of the month for June and July, 2026, is an inhouse creation by library personnel, Sulema Oltivero and Rosa Medina, here at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Whether a dog greets you with a wagging tail at the door or a cat curls up beside you with a soft purr, these moments express trust and unconditional love.By nurturing our relationship with our pets, we go beyond basic care to create lasting, heart-to-heart connections that benefit both humans and...

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FROM THE CASTRO COUNTY NEWS ARCHIVES ... JUNE OF 1976

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Happy Birthday![Compiled from the Community Birthday Calendars of the County Home Demonstration Council and the Nazareth American Legion Auxiliary.] June 10Mike Templeton Faye Schmucker June 11Cinde Sides Wannie Stevens Paul Dannevik Joel Bradley Justin Bradley Shelly Albracht Christopher Albracht...

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Jeff Blackmon

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Date ExcusesHere are some more date excuses, continued from last week.106. I have to make an air sandwich107. I have to hide the bodies.108. I don’t have time to go on a date...with YOU!109. I have to wash my hair.110. I have to clean my toilet111.

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Shower held for Malick, Porsch

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

A bridal shower for Jewell Malick, bride-elect of Landon Porsch was held in the lovely home of Teresa Williams on June 6, 2026.The morning affair featured a serving table displaying pink hydrangeas and pink poppies with black and white Courtly Check MacKenzie-Childs serving pieces.

Castro County Judge’s Report

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Castro County Judge’s Report

Mandy Gfeller

Thursday, June 11, 2026

The county has been blessed with widespread rainfall over the past several weeks, and as a result, the burn ban has been lifted until further notice. Praise the Lord!Since April, county residents have gathered every Monday at noon at the courthouse gazebo to pray for rain.

BHE RENEWABLES DONATION

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BHE RENEWABLES DONATION

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Dimmitt ISD honored BHE Renewables for their generous support with a custom made plaque presented to Tony Graham-Project Manager. BHE Renewables has generously supported Dimmitt ISD Snack Pak 4 Kids Program over the last year.

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