Castro County News

UIL SOLO

UIL SOLO

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UIL SOLO

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Luis Perez, a junior at Dimmitt High School, won first place in the piano competition of the 2026 UIL State Solo and Ensemble contest held May 25, 2026, at the UT Austin Butler School of Music.
Congrats to Dimmitt’s Isiah Sifuentez and Ivan Martinez on signing to continue their academic and athletic goals with the Vermilion Ironhawks.

Congrats to Dimmitt’s Isiah Sifuentez and Ivan Martinez on signing to continue their academic and athletic goals with the Vermilion Ironhawks.

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IRONHAWKS RECRUITS

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
DIMMITT ISD DONATION

DIMMITT ISD DONATION

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DIMMITT ISD DONATION

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
MASTEC RENEWABLE PARTNERSHIP WITH DISD MasTec Renewables is constructing a new wind farm north of Dimmitt in Easter. They recently partnered with Dimmitt ISD and Kendra Cantrell, Communities in Schools Site Coordinator to help with the Snack Pak 4 Kids Program.
Castro County Courthouse listed on Historical Register

Castro County Courthouse listed on Historical Register

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Castro County Courthouse listed on Historical Register

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Castro County Courthouse in Dimmitt has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places, marking the county’s first National Register designation and leaving only 26 Texas counties without a listing!
TxDOT: Buckle Up or Pay the Price

TxDOT: Buckle Up or Pay the Price

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TxDOT: Buckle Up or Pay the Price

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
“Click It or Ticket” Increased Enforcement May 18- 31 AUSTIN – We are Texans. We wear our Lone Star belt buckles with pride, but it’s the buckle in your car or truck that matters the most. It’s the one that can save your life.
Nazareth Junior High golfers had a great day on the course at their District Meet earlier in May. Results are as follows: Girls — 1st Place Team 2nd - Chesney Farris (56) 5th - Blakely Kleman (61) 6th - Brystol Burks (62) Kennedy Wilhelm (71) Boys — 1st Place Team 1st - Ace Rowland (38) 6th - Archer Neill (54) Grayson Hartman (57) Taysen Payne (61) Kamden Osmanski (65)

Nazareth Junior High golfers had a great day on the course at their District Meet earlier in May. Results are as follows: Girls — 1st Place Team 2nd - Chesney Farris (56) 5th - Blakely Kleman (61) 6th - Brystol Burks (62) Kennedy Wilhelm (71) Boys — 1st Place Team 1st - Ace Rowland (38) 6th - Archer Neill (54) Grayson Hartman (57) Taysen Payne (61) Kamden Osmanski (65)

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NAZARETH JH GOLF

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

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'The Pepperman Mystery Series'

Library Lines ... By Gaye Reily
Thursday, May 21, 2026
'The Pepperman Mystery Series' is ready to be checked out here at Rhoads Memorial Library. (Thank you, Kelly, for your donation!)Area author Bill Briscoe, who wrote the five books, spoke at the recent Dimmitt Book Club meeting.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
When pet parents travel but have no one to watch their furry companions, boarding can be a safe and necessary option. But being away from home, adjusting to an unfamiliar environment, and adapting to a new schedule can impact even the most easygoing cats and dogs.

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TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION ADDRESSES CROP WATER USE

Kristie Keys
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Every fourth Tuesday morning on KDHN, the AgriPlex report gives us a chance to visit about timely production topics. Recently, I shared a few thoughts on pre-plant irrigation, some of which sparked good conversation among producers.
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