Castro County News

Chief Deputy Brent Harrison was awarded the Star of Texas by Governor Greg Abbott on Sept. 11 at the Shoreline Baptist Church in Round Rock. There were 44 recipients from throughout the State of Texas that received the award. Chief Deputy Harrison was awarded the Star of Texas for the incident where Chief Deputy Harrison was shot and wounded by a suspect in the northwest part of Castro County on May 8, 2026.

Chief Deputy Brent Harrison was awarded the Star of Texas by Governor Greg Abbott on Sept. 11 at the Shoreline Baptist Church in Round Rock. There were 44 recipients from throughout the State of Texas that received the award. Chief Deputy Harrison was awarded the Star of Texas for the incident where Chief Deputy Harrison was shot and wounded by a suspect in the northwest part of Castro County on May 8, 2026.

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Castro County Chief Deputy honored at ceremony

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Castro County Sheriff’s Office had the honor to host the Texas Panhandle Peace Officers Association meeting in Dimmitt at the West Texas Coffee Shop. There were over 30 plus law enforcement officers from the Panhandle in attendance. The meal was provided by Luoe Mendoza and staff. Retired Texas Ranger Todd Snyder who works for Correct Solutions was in attendance.

Castro County Sheriff’s Office had the honor to host the Texas Panhandle Peace Officers Association meeting in Dimmitt at the West Texas Coffee Shop. There were over 30 plus law enforcement officers from the Panhandle in attendance. The meal was provided by Luoe Mendoza and staff. Retired Texas Ranger Todd Snyder who works for Correct Solutions was in attendance.

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Castro County Sheriff’s Office Hosted Texas Panhandle Peace Officer Association Meeting

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Naz Scores from Last Week

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
**Naz scores from last week** Thursday7th Swifts 13 - Valley 128th Swifts 44 - LBK Titans 0 Friday Swifts 0 - Hermleigh 50 **This week’s sports schedule** Thursday5:00pm — 7th Swifts at Hart Friday — Here5:00 — 8th Swifts vs. McLean7:30pm — Swifts vs.
Dimmitt Runs Past Morton, 48-8

Dimmitt Runs Past Morton, 48-8

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Dimmitt Runs Past Morton, 48-8

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Dimmitt Bobcats continued their perfect start to the season Friday, Sept. 18, rolling past Morton 48-8 to improve to 4-0 on the season.Dimmitt piled up 334 rushing yards on 32 carries and added 129 yards through the air for 463 total yards.
CONGRATULATIONS, HOMECOMING QUEEN Hart ISD would like to give a HUGE congratulations to 2026 Homecoming Queen, Adamari Morales. We also want to recognize our wonderful Homecoming Queen candidates, **Lya Lopez** and **Hannah Hernandez**.

CONGRATULATIONS, HOMECOMING QUEEN Hart ISD would like to give a HUGE congratulations to 2026 Homecoming Queen, Adamari Morales. We also want to recognize our wonderful Homecoming Queen candidates, **Lya Lopez** and **Hannah Hernandez**.

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Hart Homecoming

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Display for the months of September and October, 2026, at Rhoads Memorial Library features items pertaining to Hispanic Heritage Month. Exhibiting some of their cultural items are, from left, Ofelia Lopez, Maria Lopez, Priscilla Peralta, and Laura Carrasco.

Display for the months of September and October, 2026, at Rhoads Memorial Library features items pertaining to Hispanic Heritage Month. Exhibiting some of their cultural items are, from left, Ofelia Lopez, Maria Lopez, Priscilla Peralta, and Laura Carrasco.

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LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 is currently being observed and is the focus of Rhoads Memorial Library’s display for September and October. The observance was created in 1968 for the purpose of honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
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