Texas Grain Sorghum announces district board nominations, elections
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The Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board (TGSB) will hold its biennial election on Dec. 17.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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(Photo Above) Naz FFA Landry Kleman won his Limousin heifer class at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City this past weekend. The American Royal is one of the premier stock shows in the country.
Naz FFA Updates
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Naz FFA vet science places 5th in online contest
The Nazareth FFA vet science team placed in the Top 5 teams in the TAMU AgriLife Extension National Online Vet Science Contest held in mid-October.
Nazareth place fifth overall behind A&M Consolidated, Stratford, Brenham and Denton Guyer.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Naz Lamb Jackpot, Clinic a success
Naz Lamb Jackpot, Clinic a success
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Nazareth ISD held its 13th Lamb Jackpot &Clinic this past weekend. Ag Texas sponsored the event.
Sixty-nine lambs from across the Texas Panhandle participated.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Paden Mick, Dimmitt High School
DHS Paden Mick earns Outstanding Performer
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This past summer, Dimmitt High School Bobcat Band member, Paden Mick, participated in the 2021 Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Castro County Community Calendar
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Community
Oct. 22
Lions Club Beef Appreciation Day. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. $10 brisket plate. Dine in or take out available.
Oct. 30
FBC Kids Kandy Hunt. First Baptist Church/Dimmitt. 6-7 p.m. For kids up to 5th grade.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Dimmitt Pink Ladies presented a check for $14,614 to the Dimmitt VFD following another successful chili cookooff benefit and DVFD golf tourney.
Pink Ladies raise $14,614 for DVFD
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The Pink Ladies presented a donation of $14, 614 to the Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department following their Highway to Hell-O Terlingua 9th Annual Chili Cookoff and the Dimmitt VFD Golf Tournament on Sept. 25.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Dr. Maria Villalba
Villalba appointed as SVM research assistant
News Staff
The Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) in Amarillo announced
Maria “Heidi” Villalba has be appointed to the position of research assistant professor.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Early voting underway for amendment election
Early voting underway for amendment election
News Staff
Texas voters will have the opportunity to approve eight amendments to the Texas Constitution in the upcoming election.
Election day is Nov. 2 and early voting began Oct. 18 and will continue through Oct. 29. Castro County residents can participate in early voting at the Castro County Courthouse.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Ken King
Ken King announces for 2022 re-election
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st Tuesday morning, the City of Nazareth became the 39th city in the nation to pass an ordinance outlawing abortion within their city limits. The unanimous 3-0 vote took place at Nazareth City Hall where every chair was occupied.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
David Schaeffer and wife Sherry enter The Phoenix during the WTAMU homecoming celebration where WTAMU Distinguished Alumni classes for the 2020 and were honored.(Photo courtesy of Chip Chandler, WTAMU)
Schaeffer joins Distinguished Alumni Honorees at WTAMU
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Prominent Dimmitt businessman David Schaeffer was one of seven West Texas A&M University graduates to be honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards during an Oct. 7 banquet.
Distinguished alumni awardees from 2020 and 2021 were recognized during Homecoming Week celebrations in Canyon.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021