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Castro County 4-H District 2 Horse Judging Contest. The Intermediate team placed second. Individual placings were Braeli Fuller, 3rd place overall, 5th in reasons; Steeley Moore, 4th overall, 2nd in reasons; Adalyn Braddock, 6th overall, 9th in reasons; and Sawyer Lunsford, 8th overall, 8th in reasons.

Castro County 4-H District 2 Horse Judging Contest. The Intermediate team placed second. Individual placings were Braeli Fuller, 3rd place overall, 5th in reasons; Steeley Moore, 4th overall, 2nd in reasons; Adalyn Braddock, 6th overall, 9th in reasons; and Sawyer Lunsford, 8th overall, 8th in reasons.

Castro 4-H Judging Teams

CCH acquires Dimmitt Pharmacy

Castro County Hospital District announced the purchase of Dimmitt Pharmacy effective April 15,according to CEO, Elisha Rosier.

Texas HHS proposes Medicaid changes

A proposed change in Texas Medicaid would drop three-multibillion-dollar health plans run for 20 years by nonprofit hospitals.About 1.8 million Texans who receive Medicaid coverage from six managed healthcare plans would lose current coverage and be shifted to new insurers if Texas Health and Human...
Dimmitt EDC presented a $10,000 grant check to Flex Fitness and Nutrition as part of their Small Business Incentive Program on Friday. Attending the presentation were (left to right) Joyce Thomas, EDC board member, Callen Edwards, EDC treasurer, JoAnna Blanco, EDC secretary, Maggi Lytle, EDC vice president, Yvonne Aguero and Ramon Aguero owners of Flex Fitness, and Matt Gfeller, EDC president.

Dimmitt EDC presented a $10,000 grant check to Flex Fitness and Nutrition as part of their Small Business Incentive Program on Friday. Attending the presentation were (left to right) Joyce Thomas, EDC board member, Callen Edwards, EDC treasurer, JoAnna Blanco, EDC secretary, Maggi Lytle, EDC vice president, Yvonne Aguero and Ramon Aguero owners of Flex Fitness, and Matt Gfeller, EDC president.

Flex Fitness receives $10,000 EDC grant

Flex Fitness and Nutrition last Thursday received a check for $10,000 from the Dimmitt Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) through the Small Business Incentive Program grant program.Owners of the business, Yvonne and Ramon Aguero, received the check presented by DECE board members Matt Gfeller,...

Proclamation observes senior hunger

Castro County Judge Mandy Gfeller signed a proclamation declaring April as Senior Hunger Awareness Month.The overall food insecurity rate for Castro County is 11.2 percent, according to Feed America, with insecure seniors having a lower nutrient intake, lower diet quality, more chronic health...
CCH celebrates volunteers

CCH celebrates volunteers

CCH celebrates volunteers

Volunteering is a very direct way for people to give back to their community and make a meaningful difference.

Foreign investors directed to report ag land holdings

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Trisha Grieve in Castro County reminds foreign investors with an interest in agricultural land in the United States that they are required to report their land holdings and transactions to USDA.The Agricultural...
Quinn Minute - Baseball

Quinn Minute - Baseball

Quinn Minute - Baseball

Hey, it’s the 2024 baseball season!For those who don’t know this sport, it requires a glove and a moving bat, but it’s got nothing to do with vampires.It takes place on a “diamond,” or four bases arranged in a square.

Annual garage sale set for June 1

The Chamber of Commerce Annual Garage Sale Day has been set for Saturday, June 1 with some new changes in place.The Chamber will not be handing out signs for the event this year.Those interested in participating can obtain a form at the Chamber office or find the word doc link on the Chamber...

Tax free emergency supply tax holiday set for April 27-29

As severe weather season approaches, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminded Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, just after midnight and ends at midnight on Monday,...