Castro County News

WTAMU ups campaign goal

West Texas A&M University last Thursday announced an ambitious new goal for its One West comprehensive fundraising campaign, already the largest in Texas Panhandle history.

WTAMU offers criminal justice career fair

West Texas A&M University is hosting a criminal justice career fair Oct. 4. Sponsored by the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice in WT’s Terry B.

Farm bill passage expects delay

Key federal legislation may be delayed due to the looming government shutdown, causing uncertainty for agriculture and nutrition programs in Texas.

Mexico negotiating to have illegal immigrants deported

Mexico announced they are working to with five countries to have their citizens deported back to their own countries. Mexico will deport certain migrants from some of its northern border cities as part of an agreement with U.S.
Dimmitt High School Homecoming Queen – Kriselle Ramirez (top photo). She was escorted onto the field by her parents. DHS Homecoming Queen’s Court: (front row, left to right) Kriselle Ramirez, Kennia Silva, Makayla Delgado, (back row) Rosalinda Comparan, Carla Medina, Beatriz Lozano, Marco Chavez (escort). The Flame King and Queen were Beatriz Lozano and Pablo Perez.

Dimmitt High School Homecoming Queen – Kriselle Ramirez (top photo). She was escorted onto the field by her parents. DHS Homecoming Queen’s Court: (front row, left to right) Kriselle Ramirez, Kennia Silva, Makayla Delgado, (back row) Rosalinda Comparan, Carla Medina, Beatriz Lozano, Marco Chavez (escort). The Flame King and Queen were Beatriz Lozano and Pablo Perez.

DHS Homecoming Royalty

The DHS FFA Vet Science team competed in the Vet Science Skillathon at the Tri-State Fair. Ritzy Millican and Liset Martinez placed second and third overall at the Tri-State State Fair competition, behind Gracie White from Naz FAA.

The DHS FFA Vet Science team competed in the Vet Science Skillathon at the Tri-State Fair. Ritzy Millican and Liset Martinez placed second and third overall at the Tri-State State Fair competition, behind Gracie White from Naz FAA.

The DHS FFA Vet Science team

UAW strike spreads to Texas

The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis plants in 20 states, including in North Texas.

USDA awards Texas HHSC funds for fraud prevention

The Southwest Regional Office of USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service has awarded the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) $723,564 to help improve their recipient fraud prevention, detection and investigation efforts by implementing principles from the SNAP Fraud Framework.
Bobcats fall to Cubs, 47-29

Bobcats fall to Cubs, 47-29

Bobcats fall to Cubs, 47-29

The Dimmitt Bobcats were defeated by the Brownfield Cubs, 47-29. Dimmitt came in with 11 first downs, 91 passing yards, 84 passing yards and five penalties for 35 yards.