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Castro County News recognized by WTAMU

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Castro Country News received a Certificate of Recognition from West Texas State University A&M this week. The certificate is for “Outreach Excellence Newspaper” and was given to Castro County News as a Top Five Newspaper in service to the region for publishing student and community achievements, playing a pivotal role in building a quality place to live and study, as detailed in WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.

Abbott launches grants for border security

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott Monday announced the availability of $100 million in grant funding through the Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program to enhance interagency border security operations supporting OLS, including the facilitation of directed actions to deter and interdict criminal activity and detain non-citizens arrested for state crimes related to the border crisis.

Unemployment drops in several states

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Unemployment rates were lower in August in 15 states and the District of Columbia and stable in 35 states, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Texas was among the three states having the largest job increases at +681,000.
DHS Homecoming Royalty

DHS Homecoming Royalty

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
DHS Michelle Ontiveros was crowned homecoming queen at the football game last Friday. She was escorted onto the field by her father, Artemio Ontiveros, and her mother Vanessa Ontiveros. Michelle is a senior and active in sports and other activities. Photos by Crystal Nino

HPWD adopts ad valorem tax rate

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
During their Sept. 14 meeting, the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) Board of Directors approved a resolution setting the 2021 ad valorem tax rate at $0.0051 per $100 valuation for operation and maintenance of the district.
Castro County youth compete at Tri-State

Castro County youth compete at Tri-State

News Staff
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Exhibitors from Castro County 4-H, Nazareth and Dimmitt FFAs have been busy showing their livestock at the Tri-State Fair in Amarillo. Castro County 4-H juniors and seniors competed in the Livestock Judging Contest.
Pet

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Heartworms is a term many pet owners hear but few really understand. When left untreated, these infections, transmitted through mosquito bites, can slowly spread to the heart or lungs, damaging vital organs and eventually leading to death.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Author Vicki (Melin) Schoen of Amarillo was the guest speaker of Dimmitt Book Club when they convened recently in the meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library. She recounted her experiences as a writer, detailing her writing process.
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