2021 Ag Program Schedule

Castro County AgriLife Extension office released the upcoming schedule for agricultural conferences that will be held in January, February, and March for area producers.

Bobcats defeat Mustangs, 67-49

The Dimmitt Bobcats chalked up another win against the Denver City Mustangs, 67- 49. That puts their record at 6- 7, 3-0. The Bobcats pushed out front with a narrow lead in the first quarter, 12-10, and continued to hold the lead through the second quarter, ending the first half ahead, 28-25.

Bobbies fall to Lady Mustangs

The Dimmitt Bobbies fell to the Denver City Lady Mustangs, 48-37. The Bobbies took the lead in the first quarter 14-9, but Denver City offense kicked into gear in the second quarter, overtaking and passing Dimmitt, to close the first half out leading 25-20.

South Plains College 2020 Fall President’s and Dean’s List

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. She was among 300 other students receiving the honor. To qualify, Godino had to earn a GPA of 4.

Amarillo residents a part of antibody trials

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.

Stimulus checks should not affect tax returns

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.

Bobcats defeat Wildcats, 56-43

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.

Bobbies fall to Lady Cats

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.

Swifts crush Adrian, 89-23

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.

Swifts edged out by Steers

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.