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District 2 4-H Food Challenge – Castro 4-H Intermediate Team 1, Brystol Burks, Drew Bennett, Gemma Polhmeier and Adaleiye Birkenfeld, placed 1st in Intermediate Healthy Dessert 1.

District 2 4-H Food Challenge – Castro 4-H Intermediate Team 1, Brystol Burks, Drew Bennett, Gemma Polhmeier and Adaleiye Birkenfeld, placed 1st in Intermediate Healthy Dessert 1.

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District 2 4-H Food Challenge

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Naz XC girls place 4th at state meet

Naz XC girls place 4th at state meet

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Naz XC girls place 4th at state meet

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Nazareth girls XC team competed at the Texas UIL Cross Country State 1A competition this past weekend at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. There were 146 runners in the 2M Split.The Naz team placed fourth overall with an average time of 13:45.5.

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Castro County vets to be honored

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Veterans Day in Dimmitt will see area Castro County former and president military men and women honored for their service and sacrifice to their country on Nov. 11.Throughout Dimmitt, the Rotary Club will placing American flags at businesses and government offices.

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State sales tax revenue $4.01B

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced state sales tax revenue totaled $4.01 billion in October, 5.4 percent more than in October 2023.The majority of October sales tax revenue is based on sales made in September and remitted to the agency in October.
Hart Ag students Marissa Mendoza and Mia Lopez recently tested for the Feedlot Technician safety, welding and cutting portion of the certification and were successful in passing.

Hart Ag students Marissa Mendoza and Mia Lopez recently tested for the Feedlot Technician safety, welding and cutting portion of the certification and were successful in passing.

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Texas doctors sued for violating SB 14

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing two doctors for allegedly violating state law and providing gender- affirming medical care to minors.Paxton calls the two doctors, Dr. Hector Granados, an El Paso pediatric endocrinologist, and Dr.
County voters re-elect incumbents

County voters re-elect incumbents

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County voters re-elect incumbents

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Castro County voters cast their votes in the 2024 general election on Tuesday, reelecting all incumbent county officials, as well as casting a majority of votes for state incumbent candidates.

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TWC kicks off 13th annual Hiring Red, White & You!

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is hosting the 13th annual Hiring Red, White & You! event series from Nov. 1-22.This statewide event connects employers with veterans, transitioning military members, and military spouses.Workforce Solutions Panhandle will be holding its event on Nov. 7, 10 a.m.
The DHS Robotics teams

The DHS Robotics teams

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The DHS Robotics teams

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The DHS Robotics teams attended a scrimmage at Marcus High School in Flower Mound on Oct. 19. DHS has the only teams from the West Texas region participating, with other teams from the Dallas and Houston areas.
The Dimmitt High School Spanish Club participated in the Día de los Muertos ofrenda event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon. The students created an alter that honors loved ones and celebrates the Mexican tradition.

The Dimmitt High School Spanish Club participated in the Día de los Muertos ofrenda event at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon. The students created an alter that honors loved ones and celebrates the Mexican tradition.

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The Dimmitt High School Spanish Club

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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