Castro County students were among those named to the South Plains College 2020 Fall Dean’s and President’s List. Danielle Godino, from Dimmitt, was on the President’s List for the Fall semester.

Several Amarillo residents could make a big different in saving people during the early stages of COVID-19. Since August, the Pharmatex research facility has been asking people who have been COVID-19 positive for three days to participate in their double-blind Regeneron antibody trial.

According to LaToshia King, owner of RVL Tax Services, if a person received a $1200 or a $600 stimulus payment, their upcoming 2020 tax return will not be significantly affected. “You need to claim it because not gonna hurt your taxes at all,” said King.

The Dimmitt Bobcats claimed a victory over the Littlefield Wildcats, 56-43. Dimmitt took the lead in the first quarter 11-4 and widened the gap in the second quarter, closing the first half out ahead 26-14.

The Dimmitt Bobbies lost to the Littlefield Lady Cats, 56-28. Littlefield took charge in the first quarter, 10-5, and drove out ahead with a big lead in the second, closing the first half, 27-8.

The Nazareth Swifts claimed a solid win over the Adrian Matadors, 89-23. Nazareth offense gained control of the game over the Matadors in the first quarter, 21-3, with the defense holding Adrian to three points, 21-3.

The Nazareth Swift lost a game to the Farwell Steers, 47-41 Ṫhe Steers took the lead in the first quarter, 10-8, and continue to widen the gap in the second quarter, closing the first half ahead 28-18. Nazareth continue to battle but were unable to close the lead in the third quarter, with Farwell increasing their lead to 38-24.

The Nazareth Swifts took a handy win over the Smyer Bobcats, 59-38. The Swifts jumped out ahead by 16 points in the first quarter, 20-4, but Smyer came back and scored evenly with Nazareth in the second quarter, sending the teams to the locker room at half-time with the leading 36-20.

The Nazareth Swifts beat the New Home Leopards, 58-46. The Swifts too an early lead in the first quarter, getting a 10-point lead over New Home, 15-5.

Why are ag programs necessary? Agriculture provides our world with food and clothing. Day after day, farmers and ranchers work hard to tend to their crops and maintain the health and well-being of their animals.