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Xcel Energy to pass on fuel savings to customers

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Xcel Energy’s (NASDAQ: XEL) subsidiary, Southwestern Public Service Company, has filed an update with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) that would lower the fuel portion of electric bills for Texas customers.
Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

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Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Keen on good food and over $5 million in capital credit checks being distributed, a customarily large crowd attended the 88th Annual Membership Meeting of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative March 24 at the Hereford Bull Barn.Incumbent directors Melvin Betzen of Hereford and Jim Hoelting of Nazareth...

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CASTRO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Commissioners Court of Castro County held its regular commissioners meeting March 9.Among those things discussed were: ITEM 4: REVIEW AND ACT REQUEST FOR FUNDS CASTRO COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION Motion was made by Commissioner Elliott and seconded by Commissioner Goolsby to approve $2,000 for...
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Regular Meetings/Continuing Events Check for cancellations before attending.Al Anon. 5 p.m. each Tuesday in the Rhoads Memorial Library meeting room. AA/NA. 6 p.m. each Wednesday in the Rhoads Memorial Library meeting room.Dimmitt Book Club.

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CITY OF DIMMITT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
CITY OF DIMMITT Regular Meeting February 16, 2026 Castro County-Dimmitt, TX The City of Dimmitt Council members met in a regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall as scheduled and posted 72 hours before the meeting.Mayor , Scott Sheffy Mayor Pro-Tern, Steve Buckley Council member, Gloria...

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Burkhalter points out surging grid demand from data centers

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
During his report for the 88th annual Membership Meeting of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, President and General Manager Tim Burkhalter highlighted some of the trends, challenges and concerns on the local and state scene with surging demand for electricity and natural resources from technologies...

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CASTRO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF CASTRO: January 27 meeting: ABSENT: NONE APPEARANCES: Connie Gilbreath- Tax Assessor/Collector, Mary Ewing- JP ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER.
Crop and weather report: Texas crawfish outlook strong despite early harvest delays

Crop and weather report: Texas crawfish outlook strong despite early harvest delays

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Crop and weather report: Texas crawfish outlook strong despite early harvest delays

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Despite a slow start, Texas crawfish production remains steady, and consumers can expect an average season amid ongoing demand, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.Todd Sink, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension aquaculture specialist and director of the Texas A&M AgriLife Aquatic...

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CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail February 21 to March 15, 2026 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records:February 21 Charles Ladell Rowan, 59, of Wilburton, Oklahoma was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office on two...
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