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4-H signup underway

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
It is that time of year when youth, families and leaders sign up for the Castro County 4-H program. Castro 4-H has something for everything – be it projects, volunteer work, project leaders and just being a parent who hauls to livestock shows or district events to cheer the youth on.

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HPWD to discuss, adopt 2021 tax rate

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The High Plains Water District Board of Directors will discuss and take action to adopt the 2021 tax rate at their Sept. 14 regular meeting. The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the HPWD office, 2930 Avenue Q, in Lubbock.
Democrat Aaron Arguijo kicked off his Texas Senate campaign in Dimmitt recently and several local supporters attended to cheer and spur him on to victory: Gloria Hernandez, Gwen Lewis, Zaira Arguijo, Kay Wendeborn, Joyce Thomas, Angie Casas, Olgo Saucedo and Elizabeth Ojeda. Arguijo’s campaign launch featured a band, various speakers and a street dance. Should Arguijo make it through the Democratic primaries, he is likely to face Republican Kel Seliger in the general election.

Democrat Aaron Arguijo kicked off his Texas Senate campaign in Dimmitt recently and several local supporters attended to cheer and spur him on to victory: Gloria Hernandez, Gwen Lewis, Zaira Arguijo, Kay Wendeborn, Joyce Thomas, Angie Casas, Olgo Saucedo and Elizabeth Ojeda. Arguijo’s campaign launch featured a band, various speakers and a street dance. Should Arguijo make it through the Democratic primaries, he is likely to face Republican Kel Seliger in the general election.

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Texans may expunge unlawful gun carry convictions

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Beginning Sept. 1, people who were previously convicted for unlawfully carrying a gun can have their records wiped clean. For decades, those convicted of unlawful carry of a firearm (UCW) have been unable to expunge their records.
Naz Labor Day Picnic set for Sept. 5

Naz Labor Day Picnic set for Sept. 5

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Naz Labor Day Picnic set for Sept. 5

News Staff
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The Nazareth Holy Family Catholic Church has scheduled a Labor Day Picnic for Sept 5. The Spirit of Saint Joseph Parade will kick things off at 10 a.m., with prices awarded to the first, second and third place floats.
Nazareth’s Cory Hoelting

Nazareth’s Cory Hoelting

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Nazareth’s Cory Hoelting

News Staff
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Nazareth’s Cory Hoelting was presented with the Texas FFA State Honorary Lonestar Degree. Hoelting has been assisting Naz ISD with technology needs.
TAMU vet school welcomes 180 new students

TAMU vet school welcomes 180 new students

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TAMU vet school welcomes 180 new students

News Staff
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) welcomed 180 first-year students to its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program today, making the Class of 2025 the largest class of veterinary students in the nation.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
This summer, mosquitos sampled as part of routine surveillance in Texas have tested positive for West Nile Virus, a disease commonly associated with humans but that can also affect birds, bats, horses, cats, dogs, and rabbits.
Jesus Padilla of Dimmitt is shown with his photos made in Castro County." Padilla's Display of the Month will be at the library through the end of September.

Jesus Padilla of Dimmitt is shown with his photos made in Castro County." Padilla's Display of the Month will be at the library through the end of September.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Photographs depicting Castro County can be viewed here at Rhoads Memorial Library, just in time for the upcoming "Fair on the Square." Dimmitt's own Jesus Padilla is sharing a few of his works with us, serving as our August-September Displayer.

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The Evil Use of Fear

Linzy Bruno
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
"For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21) The Apostle Paul wrote this in his letter to the church in Philippi.
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