Castro County First Re- sponders and fire depart - ments from Dimmitt, Naz areth and Hart have been busy since last week fight - ing a number of wild fires in the Texas Panhandle. This week, local departments pitched in to help control a fire near Kress. Fires in the Amarillo and Canyon area continue to be monitored. (Courtesy photos)

STORMY FIRE STARTER-Clouds rumbled thunder and unleashed a brief windlashed shower on Hereford May 14, then moved eastward bearing only dry lightning that sparked multiple wildfires, including the 34,000 acre Hungate Fire in Randall County that threatened Canyon and Happy.

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Dimmitt ISD’s Health Science Pinning Ceremony was held Tuesday. PCT (Patient Care Technician) Certified are Seniors Vianney Constantino, Ximena Terrazas, Frida Madrigal, Lauren Medeles and Yesenia Dones.

Understanding canine distemper virus and increased risk during summer

Shower held for Millican, Decker

As part of Hereford Texas Federal Credit Union's commitment to supporting local communities, HTFCU recently donated $1,000 to the Dimmitt High School Class of 2026.

Castro County 4th and 5th graders participated in a mock trial in April. Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera, along with Castro County officials Mandy Gfeller, Shalyn Hamlin, Veronica Pacheco, Mary Ewing, Kristina Holcomb, Priscilla Peralta, Kacy Quinton, and Amanda Fisher helped bring The Three Little Pigs vs. The Big Bad Wolf to life. After hearing the case, the student jury delivered a verdict of not guilty on all charges.

Castro County Judge’s Report