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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first case of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States on June 3, pet owners and shelters alike have expressed concern about what this might mean for their animals.

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GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail June 1 to June 28, 2026 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: June 1 Vanessa Lisseth Herrera Cum, 28, of Dimmitt was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Nonrepairable and Salvage...
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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Saturday, July Fourth at 9 a.m. a 50 year old time capsule will be opened at the Castro County Museum. The museum invites those interested to put an item in the next capsule. Items can be delivered to the Castro County Judge's office or you can bring it to the museum.
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
The summer season is well underway, and the heat — especially here in Texas — is on the rise. For horses, these high temperatures also mean an increased risk of respiratory issues, such as recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN).Dr.
FROM THE CASTRO COUNTY NEWS ARCHIVES ... JUNE OF 1976

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

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

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
Sale of KDHN awaits ruling If the Federal Communications Commission approves the sale, Radio Station KDHN of Dimmitt will be under new ownership within two to four months.HOWEVER, the station would remain under the same management.

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Driving sober is the winning goal this summer

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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
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.
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