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Swiftettes top Happy, move to 10-0 in district play

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Nazareth Swiftettes continue to dominate District 4-1A. Their latest opponent, Happy, felt the full extent of Nazareth’s determination falling 95-19 to the Swiftettes who remain ranked in the top 3 of Class A hoops.Leading the charge was Kambri Cleavinger who scored 25 points in the win.
CHAMBER HONORS

CHAMBER HONORS

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CHAMBER HONORS

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Earning top honors at the Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce annual banquet included Educator of the Year - Laura Ro - driguez (above), Educator Through the Years - Angelica Okamoto (top, right), Citizens Through the Years - Roger and Geneva Malone (top, left) and Chamber Business of the Year - Mario's...
Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera (left) pictured with Castro County Chief Deputy Brent Harrison. Harrison was recognized recently at a firearms show in Las Vegas, Nev.

Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera (left) pictured with Castro County Chief Deputy Brent Harrison. Harrison was recognized recently at a firearms show in Las Vegas, Nev.

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Castro County Deputy honored in Las Vegas

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
On January 21, Chief Deputy Brent Harrison was honored at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Castro County Judge’s Report

Mandy Gfeller
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
From the Chamber Soup Lunch to the County Stock Show and the Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, it was wonderful to see so many people coming together. The Stock Show was a great week, and I always enjoy watching our youth exhibit their animals and seeing the hard work they put into their projects.
Siblings Andre and Ava Oltivero look at some of the children's books featured at this week's annual book sale at Rhoads Memorial Library. Fiction and non-fiction books are offered, too, along with movies, audio books, music CDs, and more.

Siblings Andre and Ava Oltivero look at some of the children's books featured at this week's annual book sale at Rhoads Memorial Library. Fiction and non-fiction books are offered, too, along with movies, audio books, music CDs, and more.

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LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
“What happened to the January Display of the Month at Rhoads Memorial Library?” With all that is going on in our world, I doubt that topic has concerned you but at least it is one that I can answer.

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Kick Start 2026 With a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Celebrate the beginning of a new year and the start of America’s semiquincentennial (America 250) with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park.This annual tradition is a unique opportunity for people of all ages and skill levels to experience Texas’ wild places through ranger-guided and self-guided...
Castro County held its annual Junior Livestock Show & Sale Jan. 16-17 at the Castro County Expo Building. Pictured above are all Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, Breed Champion, Reserve Breed Champion and Showmanship winners from the annual show. Inside the special section are the results from the annual show as well as the annual Nazareth Junior Livestock Show held Monday, Jan. 12. (Photos Courtesy of Cailee Boyer)

Castro County held its annual Junior Livestock Show & Sale Jan. 16-17 at the Castro County Expo Building. Pictured above are all Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, Breed Champion, Reserve Breed Champion and Showmanship winners from the annual show. Inside the special section are the results from the annual show as well as the annual Nazareth Junior Livestock Show held Monday, Jan. 12. (Photos Courtesy of Cailee Boyer)

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Castro County junior Livestock show 2026

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Ritzy Millican is pictured with her Grand Champion Goat at this year’s Castro County Junior Livestock Show.

Ritzy Millican is pictured with her Grand Champion Goat at this year’s Castro County Junior Livestock Show.

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Castro County junior Livestock show-GOATS

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Castro County Junior Livestock Show2026 ResultsClass 1 - American Market Steer1st Place - Jack Lunsford Champion American Market Steer Jack Lunsford Class 2 - English Market Steer1st Place - Kade Simpson2nd Place - Augustus Olson3rd Place - Chandler Hoelting Class 3 - English Market Steer1st Place...
Rylee Scholz is pictured with her Grand Champion Lamb at this year's Castro County Junior Livestock Show.

Rylee Scholz is pictured with her Grand Champion Lamb at this year's Castro County Junior Livestock Show.

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Castro County junior Livestock show-sheep

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Overall Champion Market Sheep Rylee Scholz Overall Reserve Champion Market Sheep Rylee Scholz Class 1 - Junior (7th grade & under) Showmanship 1st Place - Reed Scholz Champion Junior (7th grade & under) Showman Reed Scholz Class 2 - Senior (8th grade & up) Showmanship 1st Place - Rylee Scholz...
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