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District 2 4-H Food Challenge – Castro 4-H Intermediate Team 1, Brystol Burks, Drew Bennett, Gemma Polhmeier and Adaleiye Birkenfeld, placed 1st in Intermediate Healthy Dessert 1.

District 2 4-H Food Challenge – Castro 4-H Intermediate Team 1, Brystol Burks, Drew Bennett, Gemma Polhmeier and Adaleiye Birkenfeld, placed 1st in Intermediate Healthy Dessert 1.

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District 2 4-H Food Challenge

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Naz XC girls place 4th at state meet

Naz XC girls place 4th at state meet

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Naz XC girls place 4th at state meet

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Nazareth girls XC team competed at the Texas UIL Cross Country State 1A competition this past weekend at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock.

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Castro County vets to be honored

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Veterans Day in Dimmitt will see area Castro County former and president military men and women honored for their service and sacrifice to their country on Nov. 11.Throughout Dimmitt, the Rotary Club will placing American flags at businesses and government offices.Invenergy will be hosting a...

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State sales tax revenue $4.01B

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced state sales tax revenue totaled $4.01 billion in October, 5.4 percent more than in October 2023.The majority of October sales tax revenue is based on sales made in September and remitted to the agency in October.“Driven largely by increases in remittances...
Hart Ag students Marissa Mendoza and Mia Lopez recently tested for the Feedlot Technician safety, welding and cutting portion of the certification and were successful in passing.

Hart Ag students Marissa Mendoza and Mia Lopez recently tested for the Feedlot Technician safety, welding and cutting portion of the certification and were successful in passing.

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Texas doctors sued for violating SB 14

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing two doctors for allegedly violating state law and providing gender- affirming medical care to minors.Paxton calls the two doctors, Dr. Hector Granados, an El Paso pediatric endocrinologist, and Dr. May Lau, an adolescent medicine physician and associate...
County voters re-elect incumbents

County voters re-elect incumbents

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County voters re-elect incumbents

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Castro County voters cast their votes in the 2024 general election on Tuesday, reelecting all incumbent county officials, as well as casting a majority of votes for state incumbent candidates.The county had 2,043 voters cast their ballots, with around 1,140 voting early and 44 voting absentee...
Nov. 2 Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce Sip n Shop. Booths available; money due by Oct. 31. Sign up to win prizes. Contact the Chamber for more information. Signup forms on Facebook.

Nov. 2 Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce Sip n Shop. Booths available; money due by Oct. 31. Sign up to win prizes. Contact the Chamber for more information. Signup forms on Facebook.

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Nov. 3Daylight Savings Time Ends. Clocks fall back at 2 a.m.ICCC Thanksgiving Dinner. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.11a.m. – 1:30 p.m. $15 per plate. Turkey & Dressing, trimmings, holiday desserts. Bazaar/ Gift booths. Curb-side, Dine-in or delivery services.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Scorpions are commonly found in Texas and much of the southwestern United States, meaning that both people and pets in these areas are at risk of being stung.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The time to move our clocks back is almost upon us as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3.

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Present and Accounted For

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The school bell rang, and classmates settled into their desk chairs. It was time for roll call. Names were called alphabetically by our teacher while I waited to hear mine.‘Pamela Ford’… Raising my right hand high, I answered. ‘Present.’I was present and accounted for.
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