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Castro County Judge’s Report

Castro County Judge’s Report

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Castro County Judge’s Report

Mandy Gfeller
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The county has been blessed with widespread rainfall over the past several weeks, and as a result, the burn ban has been lifted until further notice. Praise the Lord!Since April, county residents have gathered every Monday at noon at the courthouse gazebo to pray for rain.
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BHE RENEWABLES DONATION

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Dimmitt ISD honored BHE Renewables for their generous support with a custom made plaque presented to Tony Graham-Project Manager. BHE Renewables has generously supported Dimmitt ISD Snack Pak 4 Kids Program over the last year.
Richardson Elementary students traveled to Lubbock, TX to compete in the annual Communities in Schools of the South Plains Elementary Chess Tournament at Miller Elementary. All the students did great and Campbell Neinast made it to the playoffs after winning all three of his matches. Pictured (above, right) are Felix Hernandez, Kendra Cantrell-CIS Coordinator, Dare Sullivan and Campbell Neinast.

Richardson Elementary students traveled to Lubbock, TX to compete in the annual Communities in Schools of the South Plains Elementary Chess Tournament at Miller Elementary. All the students did great and Campbell Neinast made it to the playoffs after winning all three of his matches. Pictured (above, right) are Felix Hernandez, Kendra Cantrell-CIS Coordinator, Dare Sullivan and Campbell Neinast.

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CHESS TOURNAMENT

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

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TEXAS CROP AND WEATHER REPORT

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Friday, June 5, 2026
Texas rice producers enter a new crop year with a watchful eye on prices, yield potential and the threat of rice delphacid, an invasive planthopper that wreaked havoc on the 2025 crop, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts.
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Pet Talk

News Staff
Friday, June 5, 2026
Fleas and ticks are most active during warm, humid weather, making late spring and summer a peak time for these pests to wreak havoc on the comfort of pets and owners alike.
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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Date Excuses
Friday, June 5, 2026
Here are some more date excuses, continued from last week.47. The last time I went out, I never came back.48. I’ve got a Friends of Rutabaga meeting.49. I have to answer all of my “occupant” letters.50. None of my socks match.51. I have to be on the next train to Bermuda.52.

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Angelo State University announces Dean’s List

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Friday, June 5, 2026
SAN ANGELO, TX (06/01/2026)-- Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced students achieving the Dean's List designation for the 2026 spring semester.To be eligible for the ASU Dean's List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.
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