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LOCAL SHOWS

LOCAL SHOWS

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LOCAL SHOWS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Last week Nazareth and Castro County held their annual junior livestock shows. Above, Nazareth exhibitors show steers, lambs and hogs. Be sure and pick up a copy of next week’s Castro County News for a special section listing all the winners of both shows. (Courtesy photos/Cailee Boyer)
Dimmitt Bar & Grill will be located at 319 N. Broadway. (Courtesy photo)

Dimmitt Bar & Grill will be located at 319 N. Broadway. (Courtesy photo)

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Dimmitt City Council approves Chapter 380 Economic Development Program

Special To The Castro County News
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Dimmitt City Council unanimously approved a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program at their January 19th regular scheduled City Council meeting.The purpose of the Program is to stimulate the City’s economy and bring resources into the City, such as new employment opportunities and increased...
Drilling deeper water wells not necessarily better

Drilling deeper water wells not necessarily better

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Drilling deeper water wells not necessarily better

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District advises landowners in Castro County and all across the District that a deeper water well is not always going to prove better than others.District technicians explain that the reason why is simple physics of aquifer formations.
Above (from left) Billy and Eastin Goodpasture (Courtesy Photos)

Above (from left) Billy and Eastin Goodpasture (Courtesy Photos)

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Big Cat Makes a Panhandle Area Splash

Chuck Bednorz Contributor Writer
Thursday, January 8, 2026
So when you think about Mountain Lions, you think about mountains, and not necessarily the prairie. But the landscape in this part of the Panhandle is pretty rugged, after all, and supports a great deal of wildlife.

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LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
'Winter Wonderland' is the theme of the upcoming Adult Winter Reading program that will commence Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, here at Rhoads Memorial Library.I realize the irony in the title as this winter has been exceedingly warm, with highs in the 60s and 70s and almost no precipitation.Yet winter...

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CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail November 17 to December 29, 2025 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: November 17Eddy Chavers, 48, of Dimmitt was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Forgery.November 18Joshua...
Mandy Gfeller

Mandy Gfeller

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Castro County Judge’s Report

Mandy Gfeller
Thursday, January 8, 2026
As Christmas decorations come down and routines return, we find ourselves in that hopeful stretch of the year when resolutions are still strong and commitments feel fresh.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Regular Meetings/Continuing Events Check for cancellations before attending.Annual Hwy to Hell-O Terlingua and DVFD Golf Scramble. Chili Cookoff turn in 2 p.m. Salsa turn-in at noon; beans turn in 1 p.m. Cooking outside pool area at Dimmitt Country Club. Raf- e for $1,000 Visa gift card.

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Tree pruning tips

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Successful pruning can improve tree health, boost flower and fruit production, and create an attractive landscape. However, improper pruning, such as randomly cutting with chainsaws or loppers, can cause unnatural growth, weak structure, and reduced productivity.
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