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Castro County Judge’s Report

Castro County Judge’s Report

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Castro County Judge’s Report

Mandy Gfeller
Thursday, August 13, 2026
July brought plenty of Texas heat, but it also brought exciting milestones for Castro County.The Castro County Historical Commission continues collecting items for the new time capsule that will be buried during Harvest Days and opened in 2076.
Castro County Healthcare Provides 312 Free Physicals

Castro County Healthcare Provides 312 Free Physicals

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Castro County Healthcare Provides 312 Free Physicals

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Castro County Healthcare helped more than 300 area students prepare for the upcoming school year by bringing free physicals directly to Dimmitt and Nazareth schools.Medical Center of Dimmitt clinicians and medical assistants completed 285 physicals for Dimmitt students over two days and another 27...
Pet Talk

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News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
Warm weather often means more time outside with your pets, but higher temperatures also increase the risk of heat stress, which occurs when an animal’s body cannot properly cool itself, causing its core temperature to rise.“The problem with heat stress is it can start happening a lot faster than...

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Xcel Energy to meet growing energy needs across Texas and New Mexico

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
Proposed portfolio combines wind, solar, storage and dispatchable gas generation to strengthen reliability, deliver long-term customer value As communities and businesses across Texas and New Mexico continue to grow, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) has selected a proposed portfolio of new power...
Tips and Hints on How to Survive the Summer Heat

Tips and Hints on How to Survive the Summer Heat

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Tips and Hints on How to Survive the Summer Heat

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
As temperatures rise across Texas, residents face more than just discomfort – they face serious health risks. In recent years, many communities have experienced prolonged stretches of triple- digit temperatures, dangerous heat indexes and increased strain on power systems.
A large crowd braved the triple digit temperatures last week to celebrate Hart Days. The annual event always draws a large crowd for its parade, pageant and much more. Pictured above are winners of the Miss Hart Pageant. Winners include: Miss Hart-Lexi Cisneros, Little Miss Hart-Jocelyn Ardon, Junior Miss Hart-- Ellie Longoria and Tiny Miss Hart --Yisell Carrasco. (Courtesy photo)

A large crowd braved the triple digit temperatures last week to celebrate Hart Days. The annual event always draws a large crowd for its parade, pageant and much more. Pictured above are winners of the Miss Hart Pageant. Winners include: Miss Hart-Lexi Cisneros, Little Miss Hart-Jocelyn Ardon, Junior Miss Hart-- Ellie Longoria and Tiny Miss Hart --Yisell Carrasco. (Courtesy photo)

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MISS HART 2026

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
A large crowd braved the triple digit temperatures last week to celebrate Hart Days. The annual event always draws a large crowd for its parade, pageant and much more. Pictured above are winners of the Miss Hart Pageant.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
A pasture full of green grass can be a welcome sight for livestock owners, but what grows in the field does not always tell the full story of the nutrition available to animals.Because pasture conditions change throughout the year, veterinarians can help producers assess forage quality, identify...
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