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LIBRARY LINES

Library Lines ... By Gaye Reily
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Dimmitt Book Club holds its first meeting of 2026 as it convenes Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Dimmitt native Dwight McDonald is slated to be the guest speaker; the public is invited to attend this free event.
Above, the Citizen of the Year Award at the Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce was Hands of Hope. Live auction winners at the annual event included George Strait Tickets going to Kalan and Lana Steinle, a griddle won by Levi Lunsford, Flowers for a Year-WALK Cattle Company (sent to CVL), a Glock went to Mike and Cindy Odom, a recliner went to Kalan and Lana Steinle and a Kid’s Gator went to Zack and Taylor Riley. (Courtesy photo)

Above, the Citizen of the Year Award at the Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce was Hands of Hope. Live auction winners at the annual event included George Strait Tickets going to Kalan and Lana Steinle, a griddle won by Levi Lunsford, Flowers for a Year-WALK Cattle Company (sent to CVL), a Glock went to Mike and Cindy Odom, a recliner went to Kalan and Lana Steinle and a Kid’s Gator went to Zack and Taylor Riley. (Courtesy photo)

CHAMBER HONORS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Swiftettes top Happy, move to 10-0 in district play

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Nazareth Swiftettes continue to dominate District 4-1A. Their latest opponent, Happy, felt the full extent of Nazareth’s determination falling 95-19 to the Swiftettes who remain ranked in the top 3 of Class A hoops.Leading the charge was Kambri Cleavinger who scored 25 points in the win.
CHAMBER HONORS

CHAMBER HONORS

CHAMBER HONORS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Earning top honors at the Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce annual banquet included Educator of the Year - Laura Ro - driguez (above), Educator Through the Years - Angelica Okamoto (top, right), Citizens Through the Years - Roger and Geneva Malone (top, left) and Chamber Business of the Year - Mario's...
Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera (left) pictured with Castro County Chief Deputy Brent Harrison. Harrison was recognized recently at a firearms show in Las Vegas, Nev.

Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera (left) pictured with Castro County Chief Deputy Brent Harrison. Harrison was recognized recently at a firearms show in Las Vegas, Nev.

Castro County Deputy honored in Las Vegas

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
On January 21, Chief Deputy Brent Harrison was honored at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. SHOT Show is widely regarded as the largest .rearms industry trade show in the world.
Mandy Gfeller

Mandy Gfeller

Castro County Judge’s Report

Mandy Gfeller
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
From the Chamber Soup Lunch to the County Stock Show and the Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, it was wonderful to see so many people coming together. The Stock Show was a great week, and I always enjoy watching our youth exhibit their animals and seeing the hard work they put into their projects.

Southwest Cotton Physiology Conference set Feb. 10-12 in Lubbock

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Southwest Cotton Physiology Conference will be held Feb. 10-12 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock, 1102 E. Farm-to-Market Road 1294. The event is hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife, Kansas State University and Oklahoma State University.The program will begin at 1 p.m.
Siblings Andre and Ava Oltivero look at some of the children's books featured at this week's annual book sale at Rhoads Memorial Library. Fiction and non-fiction books are offered, too, along with movies, audio books, music CDs, and more.

Siblings Andre and Ava Oltivero look at some of the children's books featured at this week's annual book sale at Rhoads Memorial Library. Fiction and non-fiction books are offered, too, along with movies, audio books, music CDs, and more.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
“What happened to the January Display of the Month at Rhoads Memorial Library?” With all that is going on in our world, I doubt that topic has concerned you but at least it is one that I can answer. We created an in-house snowperson display — quite timely, given our recent weather.
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