Castro County News

The Nazareth Livestock Judging team kicked off the spring semester at East Central FFA Livestock Judging, placing 17th out of 84 teams/504 students. Team members include Emily Durbin, Jack Welps, Daniel Schacher, Jett Ramaekers, Taryn Wethington, Autumn Birkenfeld, Tanner Wethington, Pierce Wilhelm and Bridget Osterkamp. The team also competed at the San Antonio Livestock Show judging with 660 students/194 FFA teams; 892 students making up 275 FFA/4-H teams combined. Nazareth was 11th in FFA and 23rd in 4-H

The Nazareth Livestock Judging team kicked off the spring semester at East Central FFA Livestock Judging, placing 17th out of 84 teams/504 students. Team members include Emily Durbin, Jack Welps, Daniel Schacher, Jett Ramaekers, Taryn Wethington, Autumn Birkenfeld, Tanner Wethington, Pierce Wilhelm and Bridget Osterkamp. The team also competed at the San Antonio Livestock Show judging with 660 students/194 FFA teams; 892 students making up 275 FFA/4-H teams combined. Nazareth was 11th in FFA and 23rd in 4-H

The Nazareth Livestock Judging

Firefighters and first responders from the Dimmitt VFD, Nazareth VFD, Hart VFD, Dawn VFD, Deaf Smith Fire Department, Castro and Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Offices answered a call to a wildfire that threatened the Coronado Acres subdivision, located about 15 miles from Dimmitt just off of US 385 north. Sheriff Sal Rivera said the quick action on the part of all those battling the blaze averted a more serious situation.

Firefighters and first responders from the Dimmitt VFD, Nazareth VFD, Hart VFD, Dawn VFD, Deaf Smith Fire Department, Castro and Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Offices answered a call to a wildfire that threatened the Coronado Acres subdivision, located about 15 miles from Dimmitt just off of US 385 north. Sheriff Sal Rivera said the quick action on the part of all those battling the blaze averted a more serious situation.

Texas Panhandle battles wildfires

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration covering 60 counties in response to wildfire activity, calling for the Texas Division of Emergency Management to send additional resources and firefighters to the hard-hit Texas Panhandle.

FTC sues to block merger of Kroger, Albertsons

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing to block a proposed merger between two supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for Americans.

Texas launches property tax incentive program

The state of Texas is launching the Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program which cuts property taxes for new manufacturing, research and development facilities.The program is intended to offer economic incentives program to bring new companies and jobs to the state.Gov.

Bobbies powerlifters qualify 19 for Regionals

The Dimmitt Bobbies Powerlifting team is headed to the TWHSPA Regional Powerlifting competition on March 2. The team is coached by Ruby Romero.Dimmitt had 19 girls qualify in two different divisions, the most DHS has qualified in a single season.
Swiftettes capture Area title

Swiftettes capture Area title

Swiftettes capture Area title

The Nazareth Swiftettes clenched the Area title last Thursday, beating the Follett Lady Panthers, 76-12.The Swiftettes took command in the first quarter, gaining a lead of 19-5 and hit another 17 points in the second quarter, giving them a big lead as the first half came to an end, 36-8.
Swiftettes capture Regional Quarters

Swiftettes capture Regional Quarters

Swiftettes capture Regional Quarters

The Nazareth Swiftettes continued advancing in the playoffs, defeating the Silverton Lady Owls in the Regional quarterfinals, 55-38.
The Hart Longhorns (10-12, 3-4) finished their basketball season at the Bi-District playoff game on Monday, losing to Texline.

The Hart Longhorns (10-12, 3-4) finished their basketball season at the Bi-District playoff game on Monday, losing to Texline.

Swifts claim Bi-District title

The Nazareth Swifts brough home the Bi-District title,after defeating the Adrian Matadors 86-24 in the first round of the playoffs at Amarillo Caprock High School.