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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.

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.

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DHS DONATION

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 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 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.

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MOCK TRIAL

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Thursday, May 7, 2026
Castro County Judge’s Report

Castro County Judge’s Report

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Castro County Judge’s Report

Mandy Gfeller
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The month of April kept me on the road, but every mile was well spent in learning and serving Castro County. I attended the Texas Historical Commission’s Real Places Conference for courthouse stewards.

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Common Lawn Problems and hoe to deal with them

Kristie Keys
Thursday, May 7, 2026
This time of year, everything outside starts waking up from dormancy. We all want green grass, blooming .owers, and healthy trees, but spring weather in the Texas High Plains can act like a bad teenager—unpredictable, moody, and sometimes destructive.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
As temperatures warm across the United States, mosquito activity increases, leading to a rise in mosquito-borne diseases for both people and animals.

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Rep. King, Texas House Committee on State Affairs Launches Roblox probe

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Investigation into roblox over violent content targeting children, including game recreating Uvlade School Massacre The Texas House Committee on State Affairs to investigate online gaming platform Roblox and similar companies for systemic failures to protect children from violent ,sexually...

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It’s the law: Move Over for Utility and Construction workers

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
AMARILLO, Texas (March 21, 2026) — As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24), Xcel Energy reminds drivers to slow down and move over for vehicles and workers on the side of the road, including utility and construction vehicles.

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Rainwater harvesting equals free water

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
If you’ve lived on the Texas High Plains very long, you know how unpredictable our rainfall can be. We may go weeks or months without a meaningful rain, and then suddenly pick up several inches in a single storm.
ELECTED TO NEW TERMS—Board members of the Hereford Texas Federal Credit Union elected to new terms at the 89th annual meeting include David Collins, chairman, Walter Paetzold, and Joe Kerr. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

ELECTED TO NEW TERMS—Board members of the Hereford Texas Federal Credit Union elected to new terms at the 89th annual meeting include David Collins, chairman, Walter Paetzold, and Joe Kerr. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Collins, Kerr, Paetzold re-elected to HTFCU board

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Incumbent directors David Collins, Joe Kerr, and Walter Paetzold were re-elected to new terms on the board and milestone awards representing a cumulative 50 years were presented to four employees at the 89th annual meeting of the membership of Hereford Texas Federal Credit Union April 21 at the...
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