Texas Legislature to consider bills undercutting historic preservation

The 87th Texas Legislative Session will be reviewing and voting on several bills related to historic preservation-related bill that will impact historic district designation, county funding for preservation, tax credits, markers, monuments, local tax appraisals, Main Street, and related issues.

Rapid C-19 testing announced for summer camps

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management today announced the creation of a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for Texas youth summer camps.

Nine arrested in child predator sting

Texas state troopers arrested nine people between Friday and Saturday as part of an undercover operation targeting suspected online child predators.

Ask the Agent

Footwear 101 We are kicking off our Walk Across Texas - 8 week exercise program. There is still time to join. Contact the extension office at 806-647-4115 for more information. Even if you are not joining us officially.

SWCD, USDA-NRCS to hold local conservation planning meeting

The Running Water SWCD, in partnership with USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is hosting the Castro County Local Work Group Meeting.

Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail March 23-29 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: March 23 Gino Garcia, 28 of Littlefield, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Possession of a Controlled Substance...

A fire on U.S.

A fire on U.S. Hwy 60 which was called in last Friday at 1:33 p.m. blazed up and burned a lengthy swath of land along the highway. According to Sheriff Sal Rivera, the cause of the fire is unknown but could be due to sparks from a truck’s brakes or a cigarette thrown out of a car window.

Chamber to close April 13 to June 8

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce office will be closed from April 13 to June 8. They may be reached by calling 806-647-2524 and leaving a voicemail. Forms for the Citywide Garage Sale can be downloaded at the Chamber website or picked up at the Castro County News.