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The Castro County Hispanic Heritage Association held its annual Fiesta and Parade last weekend at Dimmitt City Park. The event was dedicated to the history of charros and escaramusas. The event began with a parade and then continued in the park with food, music and much more. (CCN photos/Esmeralda Rivera)

The Castro County Hispanic Heritage Association held its annual Fiesta and Parade last weekend at Dimmitt City Park. The event was dedicated to the history of charros and escaramusas. The event began with a parade and then continued in the park with food, music and much more. (CCN photos/Esmeralda Rivera)

WEEKEND FIESTA & PARADE

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
WEEKEND FIESTA & PARADE
Pictured from left: Will, Angela, Jeff, Nora and Eva Blackmon. (Courtesy photo/McNutt Photography)

Pictured from left: Will, Angela, Jeff, Nora and Eva Blackmon. (Courtesy photo/McNutt Photography)

Castro County News under new ownership

From Staff Reports
Thursday, September 25, 2025
For the second time since 2011, Blackmon Publishing, Inc., has acquired the Castro County News.“We are thrilled to once again be the publishers of the The Castro County News ...
Martin Perez Alvarez

Martin Perez Alvarez

Search continues for missing Dimmitt man

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Castro County Sheriff's Of.ce is requesting the publics' assistance in locating the following person who has been reported as missing: Martin Perez Alvarez, 63 years old, of Dimmitt.He was last seen Saturday, September 13, 2025 at approximately 3 p.m. by a family member.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Sept. 20Annual 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. Raffl e for $1,000 Visa gift card. Silent Auction. All proceeds go to Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Alisa Dollar entertained Dimmitt Book Club when they convened here at Rhoads Memorial Library recently to begin the 2025-2026 club year. She provided a humorous account of actual life events that became stories printed in her hometown newspaper in East Texas.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
For many horse owners, breeding is an opportunity to shape the next generation — whether by continuing a trusted mare’s legacy or raising a foal with carefully selected traits like temperament, athletic ability, or pedigree.
DHS Homecoming Queen candidates included Braylynn Chavira, Caylee Carrasco, Frida Madrigal, Lauren Medeles and Ximena Terrazas.

DHS Homecoming Queen candidates included Braylynn Chavira, Caylee Carrasco, Frida Madrigal, Lauren Medeles and Ximena Terrazas.

DHS Homecoming Queen

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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