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DHS Minnel Leal is heading to the University of Oregon to continue her education.

DHS Minnel Leal is heading to the University of Oregon to continue her education.

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DHS holds College Signing Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Dimmitt High School held its College Signing Day on Thursday. Students, family and faculty joined in the signing as each senior signed on to further their education and pursue their dreams for the future.
Nazareth ISD Prom

Nazareth ISD Prom

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Nazareth ISD Prom

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Nazareth students had the chance to dress up and enjoy themselves this weekend at the prom on Saturday. The event was organized by the junior class and their sponsors and took place outdoors at the Yellow Rose Inn, which was a gamble with the weather.
Samantha Aleman, Rodney Hunter, Jennifer Sullivan and Jason Cantrell

Samantha Aleman, Rodney Hunter, Jennifer Sullivan and Jason Cantrell

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Farm Bureau makes donations

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Castro County Farm Bureau made donations of $1,125 each to the local Hands of Hope Food Panrty and the DISD Snack Pack 4 Kids Program Castro County Farm Bureau is honored to assist those who are in need of food, as well as those who provide the food.

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Swiftette Basketball Camp set

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The Nazareth Swiftette Basketball Camp will be held May 24-27. Players will have a chance to improve basketball skills with an emphasis on fundamentals and compete in daily competitions. The camp is for girls entering Kindergarten through 9th grade.
Drought intensifies in Texas

Drought intensifies in Texas

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Drought intensifies in Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Though there have been sporadic showers in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains regions, the area remains dry and in the grip of an ongoing drought, including in Castro Country.

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Cemetery Association to hold annual meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The Dimmitt Cemetery Association will hold its 2021 Annual Meeting and workday on Memorial Day, May 31 at the cemetery. Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery is located one mile south of Dimmit on FM 3215. Small flags will be available for placing on veteran’s graves.

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State sales tax revenue at $3.4B

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.4 billion in April, a record-high monthly total and 31.4 percent more than in April 2020.

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City Wide Garage Sale set

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The Annual City Wide Garage Sale is nearing and will be held on June 5. Sponsored by the Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce, the event will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Forms are available at on the Chamber of Commerce website and also at The Castro County News.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Hobby farmers can reap many benefits from owning food animals in a domestic environment; among these are eggs, fiber, companionship, and for owners of animals like cows, miniature cows, and goats, milk.
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Gaye Reily
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Dimmitt Book Club has set May 12 as the date for a meeting at Dimmitt Country Club. The group, which has been on hiatus since early 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, plans to start the meeting at 11:30 a.m. that day as members convene for a Dutch treat meal.
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