DISD approves STAAR testing security

The Dimmitt ISD board of trustees met on Feb. 22 and approved several actions . The Texas Education Agency sets guidelines each year on STAAR testing security. The board approved and endorsed the recommendations for the training for DISD teachers.

Naz Robotics top in region

Nazareth Robotics #16617 veterans moved through the qualifying rounds, the semifinals and on to the final matches to win the Regional Alliance Captain and the Control Award. The Naz veteran team selected Denver City #15546 and Naz #18570 as alliance partners in the finals with winning results.

Pet Talk

Home is all about having a space to make your own. As humans, we all need a space where we are comfortable enough in our own skin to relax. And believe it or not, our feline friends have similar needs.

Library Lines ...

OOPS! How confused were you to see an old "Library Lines" column appearing in last week's Feb. 10, "Castro County News?" Editor Lynda swears she was not checking to see if we were alert; she noted that the correct column wasn’t retrieved! So, let's try a current column!

Dairy MAX scholarship applications now open

Dairy MAX is committed to strengthening agriculture and sustaining a viable future for dairy farming and will be continuing its scholarship program which supports local dairy farm families. Three $2,500 academic scholarships will be awarded this spring.

Coming to Your City

‘This is the city.’ Jack Webb (as Joe Friday) opened each radio and television program with the familiar phrase. The show was Dragnet; the city, Los Angeles. Imagine, you in his role. Where do you live? It may be a city of millions, a village, or township.

A Message of Reconciliation

We tend to live in a way that exposes what we truly believe about ourselves. That woman whose personal worth was shattered through years of physical and verbal abuse will find it hard to believe she deserves anything better.

DHS Band percussionist Paden Mick

DHS Band percussionist Paden Mick participated in the UIL Region 1 Solo & Ensemble contest on Saturday, Feb. 5, at WTAMU. Paden earned a 1st Division Superior rating on his performance, certifying him to compete in the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest in May.