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Thursday, June 18, 2026
'Dirt: The Scoop on Soil' was the book read at this year's debut of Terrific Tuesday. The event, a perennial favorite of area children, is led by Felice Acker, local agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.The book, written by Natalie M.
Charles and Katherine Harlan photo in front of first county courthouse, Dimmitt.

Charles and Katherine Harlan photo in front of first county courthouse, Dimmitt.

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Great Granddaughter of Castro County Pioneer to Visit Dimmitt

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Beverly Buehner Smith, great grand daughter of Charles H. and Kate Harlan, will be visiting Dimmitt this week. Beverly and husband Mike live in Stamford, Connecticut. The Castro County Museum invites you to come and meet Beverly, Friday afternoon from 2:00-4:00.
Abbott launches free New World screwworm inspector training

Abbott launches free New World screwworm inspector training

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Abbott launches free New World screwworm inspector training

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the launch of a free online course on June 13 to expand the number of certified New World Screwworm, NWS, inspectors across Texas.New World screwworm larva.
The Castro County Sheriff

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The Castro County Sheriff

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Castro County Sheriff received a call from a citizen reporting that an individual called them and stated his rank and name was Lt. Miller with the Castro County Sheriff's Office. The citizen reported that they spoke with two individuals with a foreign accent.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Meeting new furry friends in shared spaces promises wagging tails, zoomies, and allaround excitement. But an outing alongside other dogs may also expose pets to an array of contagious respiratory infections commonly referred to as kennel cough.Dr.
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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Actual bumper stickers * Horn broken. Watch for finger.* Your kid may be an honors student, but you’re still an idiot.* All generalizations are false. * Cover me. I’m changing lanes.* I brake for no apparent reason.* Learn from your parents’ mistakes – use birth control.
TERRIFIC TUESDAY

TERRIFIC TUESDAY

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TERRIFIC TUESDAY

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Terrific Tuesday at Rhoads Library. Castro County Agronomy agent Kristie Keys and Health Agent Courtney Lowe took the lead this week. It was a great day learning about water conservation with the NRCS Rainfall Simulator.
Coffee Memorial Blood Center Issues Emergency Blood Appeal as National Shortage Leaves No Backup Supply

Coffee Memorial Blood Center Issues Emergency Blood Appeal as National Shortage Leaves No Backup Supply

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Coffee Memorial Blood Center Issues Emergency Blood Appeal as National Shortage Leaves No Backup Supply

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Our Blood Institute Coffee Memorial Blood Center is declaring an emergency blood shortage and asking donors of all blood types, especially O-negative and B-negative, to give immediately as blood inventory levels continue to decline and hospitals rely on a shrinking supply to support patient care.
Photo: West Texas A&M University's Rogers LEAD WT program's 2026-2027 cohort includes, front from left, Jaelyn Reynolds, Dimmitt’s Emilio Jiminez, Ivan De la Rosa, Logan White, Abril Rivera-Cervantes, Brenna Ware , Evalynn Ramirez, Jayci Nickels and Madalynn Schmidt, and, back from left, Muireann Benn-Rothstein, Cali McKinley, Kailin Noble, Benjamin Kogo, Sarah Robinson, Garicyn Bigham, Sye Boatmun, Mikah Wareham, Jamie Jefferson, Emma Wagner and Kaylea Marionneaux.

Photo: West Texas A&M University's Rogers LEAD WT program's 2026-2027 cohort includes, front from left, Jaelyn Reynolds, Dimmitt’s Emilio Jiminez, Ivan De la Rosa, Logan White, Abril Rivera-Cervantes, Brenna Ware , Evalynn Ramirez, Jayci Nickels and Madalynn Schmidt, and, back from left, Muireann Benn-Rothstein, Cali McKinley, Kailin Noble, Benjamin Kogo, Sarah Robinson, Garicyn Bigham, Sye Boatmun, Mikah Wareham, Jamie Jefferson, Emma Wagner and Kaylea Marionneaux.

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WT’s Rogers LEAD Program Announces 2026-27 Cohort

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
The 2026-2027 cohort of a prestigious West Texas A&M University student program has been announced.The Dyke and Terry Rogers Leadership Education and Development Program, or Rogers LEAD WT, was created in 2012 to challenge high-achieving students to further develop their leadership potential.
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