Castro County News

The Plains Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held its annual holiday bake sale, with treats and baked goods for every sweet tooth. Member of the auxiliary raise money to benefit the hospital with equipment and other needed items.

The Plains Memorial Hospital Auxiliary held its annual holiday bake sale, with treats and baked goods for every sweet tooth. Member of the auxiliary raise money to benefit the hospital with equipment and other needed items.

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Texas gets little assistance on border crisis

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
After several busloads of illegal migrants from the southwest border of Texas were dropped near Vice President Kamala Harris’ DC home, the White House accused Texas Governor Greg Abbott of endangering lives, after ignoring a plea from Abbott for assistance.
Castro County Healthcare added a great piece of equipment – the Phillips Incisive CT scanner machine. Computed Tomography has revolutionized diagnostic medicine and the advanced x-ray allows doctors and radiologists to view bones, organs, blood vessels and the heart in fine detail. CCH is the third facility in the state of Texas to take delivery of one.

Castro County Healthcare added a great piece of equipment – the Phillips Incisive CT scanner machine. Computed Tomography has revolutionized diagnostic medicine and the advanced x-ray allows doctors and radiologists to view bones, organs, blood vessels and the heart in fine detail. CCH is the third facility in the state of Texas to take delivery of one.

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SCOTUS keeps Title 42 restrictions in place

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to extend a temporary stay that Chief Justice John Roberts issued last week to keep pandemicera limits on immigration in place indefinitely.

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Texas unemployment at 4%

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
In November 2022, the Texas economy added 657,600 positions annually while the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.0 percent in November. The not seasonally adjusted rate was 3.4 percent.
Airlines leave holiday

Airlines leave holiday

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Airlines leave holiday travelers stranded

City Manager Daniel Jackson
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Southwest Airlines dramatically reduced its flight schedule and has stopped selling tickets for most of the country. The Dallas-based airline reported it will be cutting about two-thirds of its flights from about 4,000 to around 1,400 in the coming days in an attempt to “reset” operations.
City offi cials eye a great 2023

City offi cials eye a great 2023

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City officials eye a great 2023

Mayor Roger Malone
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
With the end of 2022 ushering the way in for a new year, Mayor Roger Malone and City Manager Daniel Jackson are looking ahead with a lot of resolution to make things even better in Dimmitt. The past year has seen numerous changes and improvements throughout the city and there are more to come.
Whataburger tourney to showcase athletes

Whataburger tourney to showcase athletes

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Whataburger tourney to showcase athletes

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Whataburger Basketball Tournament, recognized as one of the nation’s premier recruiting grounds for college scouts and coaches, returns to North Texas on Wednesday, Dec. 28, through Friday, Dec. 30.
Coach Josh Lynn, WTAMU

Coach Josh Lynn, WTAMU

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Lynn takes reins of WTAMU football

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
West Texas A&M Director of Athletics Michael Mc-Broom announced that Josh Lynn has been hired as the 29th head coach in Buffalo Football history. Lynn was introduced at a press conference this past Friday at the Fairly Group Club at Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium.
Nazareth FFA Jet Ramaekers and his Hampshire won the Grand Champion title and $2,000 payout at the Russell Johnson Memorial Swine Jackpot in Tulia on Dec. 10-11.

Nazareth FFA Jet Ramaekers and his Hampshire won the Grand Champion title and $2,000 payout at the Russell Johnson Memorial Swine Jackpot in Tulia on Dec. 10-11.

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Bobcats defeat Hornets

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Dimmitt Bobcats scored a big win over the Tulia Hornets, 68-44. Dimmitt took charge in the first quarter, gaining a signifi cant lead over the Hornets, 23-8, and continued to widen the gap in the second quarter, ending the first half with a 4015 lead.

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Swiftettes fall to Lynx in OT

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Nazareth Swiftettes battled the Spearman Lady Lynx in a nailbiter game, losing the bout in an overtime 44-41.

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Swiftettes defeat Lady Longhorns

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Nazareth Swiftettes took a win over the Vega Lady Longhorns, 66-25. The Swiftettes gained a comfortable edge in the first quarter, 23-10, and the Naz offensive pounded away in the second quarter, for a 29-point lead by the end of the first half, 45-16.
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