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Man arrested in second Trump assassination attempt

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

A second alleged attempt was made on presidential nominee Donald Trump this past weekend at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.Ryan Wesley Routh, the alleged 58-year-old gunman, was spotted with an AK-style rifles with a scope about 300 to 500 yards away from Trump.

Sheriff presents report to commissioners

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Sheriff Sal Rivera presented his August call report and racial profiling report for the period to the Commissioners Court on Sept. 9.Sheriff Rivera reported there were 173 total calls for service this past August to all entities in Castro County.

The Castro County 4-H Judging Team competed at the Tri-State Fair in Amarillo last Thursday. Team 1 placed 4th; Team 2 placed 8th; Team 3 placed 10th. Trystan Crow placed 8th overall and Steeley Moore3rd in Reasons and11th overall. Judging team coaches are Jessica Moore and Mary Crow.

The Castro County 4-H Judging Team

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

South Plains region rattled by 5.1 earthquake

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Parts of the Texas South Plains were slightly rocked by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake Monday evening around 7:50 p.m.According to the U.S. Geological Survey, it was one of the strongest in the state’s history.The quake struck occurred in Martin County, about 21 miles southwest of Ackerly.

Arrington fights against foreign ownership of farmland

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

The U.S. House passed legislation last Wednesday aimed at keeping the country’s greatest adversaries from purchasing American farmland.House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R.

Texas Rep. Ken King, District 88, spoke on priorities for the upcoming 89th Texas Legislature which get underway on Jan. 14, 2025. Wildfire resources, school vouchers, and other issues were included, and Castro County residents had the opportunity to ask questions on subjects that concerned them.

King speaks out on issues

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Texas Representative of District 88, Ken King spoke at the Dimmitt City Hall last Thursday to highlight priorities and answer questions with the approaching 89th Texas Legislature set begin on Jan. 14, 2025.

Nazareth FFA Autumn Birkenfeld won Grand Champion Barrow with her Yorkshire at the Tri State Fair Youth Barrow Show this past weekend. She also placed 6th with her Duroc in Class 02.Other Naz exhibitors included Breyson Birkenfeld in the Class 14 Cross and Class 15 Cross, placing 7th in both of those.

Birkenfield grand champ

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Hegar distributes $1.1B sales tax revenue

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 6.3 percent more than in September 2023.

Castro County Community Calendar

Sept. 28 Dimmitt Vfd Golf Tournament.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Two-man scramble, entry fee $75 per person with sack lunch included in entry. Custom prices for winner of tourney, longest drive, closest to pin and much more. Send entries to DVFD or Dimmitt Recreation.Pink Ladies’ 12th Annual Highway to Hell*O Terlingua. Dimmitt Recreation and Country Club.

Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

The abandonment of pets has far-reaching consequences for the animals involved as well as for the community. Abandonment exposes dogs and cats to an uncertain fate, once on the streets they must fend for themselves and may suffer from hunger, thirst, injuries and diseases.

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