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Abbott appointed to FEMA Review Council

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott was sworn into the bi-partisan Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council and participated virtually in the first public meeting of the Council to discuss the future of FEMA and its emergency response capabilities.

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Texas Lottery Commission to be abolished

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Texas Legislature has cleared the way for Texas Lottery to continue under theTexas’ Department of Licensing and Regulation, effectively abolishing the Texas Lottery Commission, as well as including new restrictions on how players can buy tickets.

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CCCHA to host free fishing day

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Castro County Hispanic Heritage Association of Dimmitt will be hosting “Fishing Day at the Bay on June 7.The free event will be held at Dimmitt Lake at Sheffy Park from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will feature fishing, prizes for the largest fish caught, food and lots of fun for all ages.

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Legislature approves education funding bill

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
South Plains College in Levelland announced the students making the president’s and dean’s list for the spring semester, five of which were from Castro County.Justice Velasquez of Dimmitt was among 400 students named to the president’s list. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 4.
Dimmitt High School seniors, parents, family and friends attended the commencement ceremony for seniors who closed the door on high school to take a big step into the future (top photo). Many will be attending college, trade schools, joining the military or getting jobs as they continue their journey into adulthood. The DHS valedictorian was Veera Bhakta (bottom left) and the salutatorian was Isaura Guido (bottom right).

Dimmitt High School seniors, parents, family and friends attended the commencement ceremony for seniors who closed the door on high school to take a big step into the future (top photo). Many will be attending college, trade schools, joining the military or getting jobs as they continue their journey into adulthood. The DHS valedictorian was Veera Bhakta (bottom left) and the salutatorian was Isaura Guido (bottom right).

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DHS grads celebrate graduation

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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Cruz, Cornyn introduce bill to reimburse Texas

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn from Texas introduced legislation to reimburse the State of Texas for the more than $11 billion dollars Texas taxpayers spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas’ border security mission launched due to President Biden’s dereliction of duty.

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Medrano graduates from UT

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Luigi Medrano, of Dimmitt, graduated with a Bachelor Of Science In Electrical And Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in spring 2025.Medrano was one of nearly 9,500 students who received an undergraduate, master’s or doctoral degree.
Quinn Minute - My frog

Quinn Minute - My frog

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Quinn Minute - My frog drawing

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
In my long and unproductive life, I’ve encountered several disgusting things… and I’ve stepped in a few of them.But few gave me more displeasure than dissecting a frog. This was a school requirement, and I dreaded it for weeks.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
June 3 – July 25Summer Reading Program. Rhoads Memorial Library.June 6-7Olen Schulte Memorial Roping & Wild West Show. Marvin Schulte’s Arena, 2995 HW 86 behind Elmer’s Package Store. Dance to Follow Rodeo at Nazareth Community Hall.
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