Castro County News

West Texas Coffee hosted fun for the area children with Santa Claus as a part of the Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights last Thursday.

West Texas Coffee hosted fun for the area children with Santa Claus as a part of the Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights last Thursday.

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More Parade of Lights Fun

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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Veterans Cemetery accepting pre-registration

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
After the Texas Veterans Land Board and the City of Lubbock broke ground on Nov. 17 for the new West Texas State Veterans Cemetery, preregistration is now open. The cemetery is expected to open in 2025 with more than 20,000 plots are open for veterans and their families.

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Hegar transfers $8.5B to Rainy Day Fund

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he has completed the transfer of about $3.06 billion into the State Highway Fund (SHF) and $5.46 billion to the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF); commonly known as the “Rainy Day Fund”).
Chamber Parade of Lights Fun

Chamber Parade of Lights Fun

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Chamber Parade of Lights Fun

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce kicked off the holiday season with its annual Parade of Lights last Thursday evening. Castro County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Santa Sam Cavazos apprehended the Grinch as he tried to spoil the parade. The Grinch was eventually delivered to the County Jail without incident.

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State sales tax revenue $4.1B

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced state sales tax revenue totaled $4.1 billion in November, 3.7 percent more than in November 2022. The majority of November sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency in November.
Congressman Jodey Arrington

Congressman Jodey Arrington

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Arrington to run for re-election

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington announced he will seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives for the 19th Congressional District of Texas in 2024.
Bobcats fall to River Road

Bobcats fall to River Road

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Bobcats fall to River Road

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats suffered a loss to the River Road Wildcats 34-29. River Road took an early lead in the first quarter, 10-6, but the Bobcats came back in the second quarter to outscore the Wildcats and had the lead as the first half ended, 14-12.
Bobcats defeated by owls

Bobcats defeated by owls

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Bobcats defeated by owls

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats were defeated by the Hale Center Owls, 72-45. Hale Center took the lead 23-12 over the Bobcats in the first quarter. The Bobcats battled in the second quarter, out scoring the Owls, but still trailed by five points at the end of the first half, 36-31.

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Moderna accused of misinformation

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Lawsuits continue to allege collusion among government, social media and universities to monitor and suppress dissenting voices concerning COVID-19 vaccine policies, election fraud allegations and other topics.
Texas A&M has hired Mike Elko, head coach at Duke, to take the helm of Aggies football.

Texas A&M has hired Mike Elko, head coach at Duke, to take the helm of Aggies football.

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Texas A&M hires Elko as head coach

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Texas A&M University has named Mike Elko, head coach at Duke University and former Texas A&M defensive coordinator, to be head coach for Aggies football. The hiring was announced by TAMU Director of Athletics Ross Bjork.
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