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CCHHA set Gran Fiesta Sept. 20

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Castro County Hispanic Heritage Association will be holding the Gran Fiesta 2025 and Parade on Sept. 20 in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month.The event will be held at Dimmitt City Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.The theme of the event pays tribute to the Charro and Escarramusa lifestyle.
Castro County Hospital District (CCHD) donated over 500 backpacks and school supplies to the students of Dimmitt ISD during the DISD school supply drive. Elisha Rosier-CCH CEO, Kendra Cantrell-CIS Laura Case-CCH CFO were on hand to help pass out the backpacks to students.

Castro County Hospital District (CCHD) donated over 500 backpacks and school supplies to the students of Dimmitt ISD during the DISD school supply drive. Elisha Rosier-CCH CEO, Kendra Cantrell-CIS Laura Case-CCH CFO were on hand to help pass out the backpacks to students.

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JP lack of training under scrutiny

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
As the Texas legislature addresses multiple concerns and remedies following the devastating Hill Country floods, an issue arose surrounding the state’s system for investigating deaths.According to State Rep. Ken King, HB 1 would focus on the state’s 900-plus justices of the peace, some of whom drew...

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Restraining order halts funding for delinquent House Democrats

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The state of Texas is legally challenging groups who are funding the House members who fled out of state and refused to attend the special session and intentionally broke quorum.This past Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the first court victory against the Democratic quorum break...
The Nazareth FFA Show Team for 2025-26 is already gearing up for another successful year of competition. In addition to athletics, UIL academic contests, 4-H and livestock shows, judging and CDE/LDE, talent and numerous other endeavors, the Naz team finds their way to state to compete against the best in Texas – often bringing home the title. Lead by ag teacher Austin Heck, Naz FFA has become a force determined to succeed in all that they do.

The Nazareth FFA Show Team for 2025-26 is already gearing up for another successful year of competition. In addition to athletics, UIL academic contests, 4-H and livestock shows, judging and CDE/LDE, talent and numerous other endeavors, the Naz team finds their way to state to compete against the best in Texas – often bringing home the title. Lead by ag teacher Austin Heck, Naz FFA has become a force determined to succeed in all that they do.

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Naz FFA Show Team gears up

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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Chili cookoff set for Sept. 20

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Pink Ladies Annual Hwy to Hell-O Terlingua Chili Cookoff is set to be held on Sept. 20 at the Dimmitt Country Club.The DVFD will also hold its one day golf scramble.The event will include competitions in chili, salsa and beans.The meat requirement is chili grind.
Athletic director and head football coach Jimmy Arias takes the helm in his first season at Dimmitt High School. The Bobcats participated in their first scrimmage as the pigskin and upright season begins.

Athletic director and head football coach Jimmy Arias takes the helm in his first season at Dimmitt High School. The Bobcats participated in their first scrimmage as the pigskin and upright season begins.

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Coach Arias at work

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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Vaccination exemptions rise in students

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fewer children are entering kindergarten fully vaccinated.The CDC found that during the 2024-25 school year, 4.1 percent of kindergartners (about 138,000 kids) had a vaccine exemption, surpassing the previous high of 3.7 percent from the...

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Correction on July 31 front page cutline:

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
DJ Daniel was named as an Honorary Sheriff’s Association president, not Sheriff Sal Rivera. DJ Daniel is the 13-year-old fighting cancer of the brain and spine.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Aug. 7Hart ISD Parent/Students – Incoming 6th grade meeting, 5:30 p.m. Meet the Teacher, 6-7 p.m.Title I, II, IV Fall Meeting, 7 p.m. Meet the Longhorns, 7:30 p.m. at the stadium.Aug. 9Chamber of Commerce Golf Tourney.Dimmitt Recreation.
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