Castro County News

Paden Mick

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Mick honored as music scholar

News Staff

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Paden Mick, DHS senior percussionist of the Bobcat Band, was recently honored as a Texas Music Scholar. He was nominated for this honor by his director, John Zalman. The award is given by the Texas Music Educators Association, which sponsors the Texas All-State Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs.

Nazareth students Chole Birkenfeld, Bliss Betzen, and Kelsie Gunter competed at the 2022 State UIL Meet in journalism. The team won state and Gunter was honored with the Tops of Texas award, best of 1A through 6A champions.

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Naz UIL journalism wins state

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Nazareth journalism students scored state medals last week in 2022 State UIL Academic Meet in Austin. Senior Bliss Betzen, sophomore Chloe Birkenfeld, and freshmen Gracie Raef and Kelsie Gunter, competed in news writing, feature writing, news writing, copy editing, literary criticism and headlines.

County tracksters

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County tracksters medal at state

News Staff

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Castro County athletes from Nazareth and Hart High Schools competed at the Texas UIL State Track and Field 1-A Meet this past weekend and brought home three medals. Nazareth’s Caroline Myrick, NHS junior, competed in three events and claimed a bronze medal in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.

Naz Swifts move on to Regional Quarterfinals

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Naz Swifts move on to Regional Quarterfinals

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The Nazareth Swifts rolled past Follett 20-0 in their Bi-District Championship game and, thus far, remain undefeated this season and ranked #2 in the state for 1-A teams.

Amarillo bucking bull “Hey Bartender” competes for top bull.

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Amarillo bucking bull competing for top bovine athlete

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

For the first time in league history, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will hold its prestigious World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas, with the 2022 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast set to buck into the state-of-the-art Dickies Arena from May 13-22.

Ramsey to receive scholarship

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Ramsey to receive scholarship

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Nazareth senior Tagan Ramsey will be receiving a $10,000 Texas 4-H Foundation McLean Estate Scholarship. The Texas 4-H Foundation promotes and supports youth development in leadership, vocational skills, critical thinking, social skills and citizenship, as well as raising money for 4-H.

Nazareth Summer

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Nazareth Summer Basketball Fundraiser

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The Swift and Swiftette basketball players have started selling raffle tickets to raise money for their summer team camps. Enter for a chance to win a Family 4-Pack to an Amarillo Sod Poodles game plus $200 to X-Steakhouse. There will also be three tickets drawn for $100 each to X-Steakhouse.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

With so many different cat foods on the market, it can be difficult to choose the best option for your feline friend. When it comes to cats with illnesses and chronic conditions, prescription foods are a great option for giving your cat the tailored diet it needs.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we were saddened to bid farewell last week to one of our favorite patrons. News that James "Jim" Baker had passed away in a tragic vehicle accident came as an unexpected blow to us, as it did to anyone who knew him.

Baby Boomers

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Baby Boomers

Rix Quinn

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Television in the 1950's and 1960's was far different from the formats we watch today. The weekday shows most of my friends remember were situation comedies. During the weekends - especially on Saturday mornings - the entertainment was mostly action/adventure fare.

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