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Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 I think grace is the most profound characteristic of our God’s nature. God is high and exalted. He is our supreme majesty and creator of the vast expanse of the universe.
The Dimmitt Police Department received a ‘goody basket’ from the Deaf Smith County Crisis Center in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month for their support and dedication to victims and survivors. For those needing assistance, contact the Deaf Smith County Crisis Center at 218 W. 3rd in Hereford or call 806-364-4435. To volunteer, contact Angela Gamboa or any staff member.

The Dimmitt Police Department received a ‘goody basket’ from the Deaf Smith County Crisis Center in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month for their support and dedication to victims and survivors. For those needing assistance, contact the Deaf Smith County Crisis Center at 218 W. 3rd in Hereford or call 806-364-4435. To volunteer, contact Angela Gamboa or any staff member.

Texas Senate approves business tax cuts

Businesses look to save nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars under a plan, SB2, passed last Wednesday by the Texas Senate that would allow them to write off 20 percent of the property taxes they pay on inventories.
Castro County student Audrey Wooten was honored April 3 by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 20252026 academic year.

Castro County student Audrey Wooten was honored April 3 by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 20252026 academic year.

Castro County student awarded OSU scholarship

A Castro County student, Audrey Wooten, was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2025-2026 academic year.Wooten, an agribusiness major, was awarded the Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship.
Dimmitt High School seniors who participated in the Amarillo College Dual Credit program were presented t-shirts from AC for earning 15 or more college credit hours.

Dimmitt High School seniors who participated in the Amarillo College Dual Credit program were presented t-shirts from AC for earning 15 or more college credit hours.

Dimmitt High School seniors

The Castro County Intermediate Horse Judging team competed at the District 2 contest with Team 1 placing 3rd and Team 2 placing 4th. Team 1 members include Steeley Moore (4th), Trystan Crow, Braeli Fuller and Sawyer Lunsford. Team 2 members are Edgar Perez, Gracie McLean and Adalyn Braddock. Coaches for the teams are Jessica Moore and Mary Crow.

The Castro County Intermediate Horse Judging team competed at the District 2 contest with Team 1 placing 3rd and Team 2 placing 4th. Team 1 members include Steeley Moore (4th), Trystan Crow, Braeli Fuller and Sawyer Lunsford. Team 2 members are Edgar Perez, Gracie McLean and Adalyn Braddock. Coaches for the teams are Jessica Moore and Mary Crow.

The Hart High School Track Team competed at the Area Track Meet on Thursday in Vega.

The Hart High School Track Team competed at the Area Track Meet on Thursday in Vega.

Castro athletes advance to regional track meet

Castro County will see numerous athletes competing at the Regional Championship 1A and 3A track meets after strong showings at the recent Area Championships.Tracksters from Dimmitt, Hart and Nazareth will be representing their schools at South Plains College (1A) and Abeline Christian (3A).
Hegar distributes $996M

Hegar distributes $996M

Hegar distributes $996M in sales tax revenue

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar distributed to cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $995.5 million in local sales tax allocations for April, 3.5 percent less than in April 2024.
The Nazareth FFA Veterinary Science Team were the championship team at the TTU Invitational last Thursday. Michael Fulkerson placed 6th, Gracie White, 1st , Olivia Raef, 12th, and Beck Paulsen, 2nd. They punched their ticket to state at the Area Championship: Gracie White – 1st; Beck Paulsen -4th; Olivia Raef - 7th; and Michael Fulkerson – 9th.

The Nazareth FFA Veterinary Science Team were the championship team at the TTU Invitational last Thursday. Michael Fulkerson placed 6th, Gracie White, 1st , Olivia Raef, 12th, and Beck Paulsen, 2nd. They punched their ticket to state at the Area Championship: Gracie White – 1st; Beck Paulsen -4th; Olivia Raef - 7th; and Michael Fulkerson – 9th.

Naz FFA teams state bound