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HORSE JUDGING TIPS

HORSE JUDGING TIPS

HORSE JUDGING TIPS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Castro County Horse Judging contestants have been hard at work getting ready for District 4-H contest. Monday they went to Schulte Arena in Nazareth and Kyle and Ryan Birkenfeld taught several scenarios for both halter and performance classes.
MORE TO ENJOY--Additional acreage and features have been added to Caprock Canyons State Park near Quitaque. (TPWD Photo)

MORE TO ENJOY--Additional acreage and features have been added to Caprock Canyons State Park near Quitaque. (TPWD Photo)

Caprock Canyons Park expanded; Wild Thumb app aids with native plantings

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
If you’re not familiar with Caprock Canyons State Park near Quitaque, a trip down through the Silverton country to Quitaque would certainly be worthwhile to see this southern outcropping of sprawling Palo Duro Canyon.There’s legend in this Caprock country.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Regular Meetings/Continuing Events Check for cancellations before attending.Al Anon. 5 p.m. each Tuesday in the Rhoads Memorial Library meeting room. AA/NA. 6 p.m. each Wednesday in the Rhoads Memorial Library meeting room.Dimmitt Book Club. Second Wednesday at Rhoads Memorial Library at 2 p.m.

Xcel Energy to pass on fuel savings to customers

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Xcel Energy’s (NASDAQ: XEL) subsidiary, Southwestern Public Service Company, has filed an update with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) that would lower the fuel portion of electric bills for Texas customers.
Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Keen on good food and over $5 million in capital credit checks being distributed, a customarily large crowd attended the 88th Annual Membership Meeting of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative March 24 at the Hereford Bull Barn.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Regular Meetings/Continuing Events Check for cancellations before attending.Al Anon. 5 p.m. each Tuesday in the Rhoads Memorial Library meeting room. AA/NA. 6 p.m. each Wednesday in the Rhoads Memorial Library meeting room.Dimmitt Book Club. Second Wednesday at Rhoads Memorial Library at 2 p.m.

CITY OF DIMMITT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
CITY OF DIMMITT Regular Meeting February 16, 2026 Castro County-Dimmitt, TX The City of Dimmitt Council members met in a regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall as scheduled and posted 72 hours before the meeting.

Burkhalter points out surging grid demand from data centers

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
During his report for the 88th annual Membership Meeting of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, President and General Manager Tim Burkhalter highlighted some of the trends, challenges and concerns on the local and state scene with surging demand for electricity and natural resources from technologies...
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