Castro County News

Texas AgriLife Extension agent Felice Acker and Texas 4-H STEM Ambassador Spencer Acker accepted a generous grant from the Texas AgriWomen Panhandle Chapter on behalf of the Castro County 4-H Club. The $825 grant will be used for the 4-H Youth rocketry program this spring and summer (watch for sign up) Felice Acker said the support of Texas AgriWomen and their donors to the program and to others across the Texas Panhandle is appreciated.

Texas AgriLife Extension agent Felice Acker and Texas 4-H STEM Ambassador Spencer Acker accepted a generous grant from the Texas AgriWomen Panhandle Chapter on behalf of the Castro County 4-H Club. The $825 grant will be used for the 4-H Youth rocketry program this spring and summer (watch for sign up) Felice Acker said the support of Texas AgriWomen and their donors to the program and to others across the Texas Panhandle is appreciated.

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Spitting Image

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Who do you look like? Most people say I look just like my Mom. I do have a nose like hers but it’s mostly Dad that I see in my face in the mirror. I once had a total stranger walk up to me and say I looked like Hillary Clinton.

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USDA announces assistance to dairy farmers

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP).

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U.S., Mexico agreement on GMO corn trade stalls

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Mexico has failed to satisfy the concerns of the United States over a potential ban on imports of U.S.-grown GMO corn, according to trade offi cials after negotiations in Mexico City on Monday.
The Pink Ladies were name Citizens Through the Years.

The Pink Ladies were name Citizens Through the Years.

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Chamber honors citizens, business

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet to celebrate deserving teachers, citizens and businesses.

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Property tax relief on proposed budget

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
In their inaugural speeches last week, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Governor Greg Abbott said that governor, the speaker and members were going to find a way for long term property tax relief with the billions of dollars from the surplus. Both laid out property tax cuts as their top priority.
Kendra Cantell was named Citizen of the Year.

Kendra Cantell was named Citizen of the Year.

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TFB challenges new WOTUS rule

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) has filed a legal challenge to the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule recently announced by the Biden administration.
WTAMU judging team #4 at National Western

WTAMU judging team #4 at National Western

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WTAMU judging team #4 at National Western

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The WTAMU Meat Judging Team went fourth overall at the National Western Meat Judging Competition, earning a first in reasons by five points, first in pork by 26 points, and second in specs. Nazareth Ryan Heitschmidt, a member of the WTAMU team, went fifth in pork judging.
Dimmitt ties with Lamesa, 60-

Dimmitt ties with Lamesa, 60-

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Dimmitt ties with Lamesa, 60-60

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats tied in a game with the Lamesa Golden Tornadoes, 60-60. The first quarter saw near even shooting between the teams with Lamesa leading by a single point, and both teams battling in the second quarter, to close the first half out with the Bobcats trailing 29-26.
Bobcats beat

Bobcats beat

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Bobcats beat Muleshoe in OT

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats kept their fans on the edge of their seats as they battled through four quarters and an overtime against the Muleshoe Mules, finally winning the game 5247.
Bobcats edged out by Wildcats

Bobcats edged out by Wildcats

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Bobcats edged out by Wildcats

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats were defeated by the Littlefield Wildcats, 66-60. The Wildcats gained a nine-point lead over the Bobcats in the first quarter, 2314, and continued to hold the lead into halftime, 40-35.
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