Castro County News

“Don’t Mess With Texas” Scholarship open to seniors

The Don’t Mess With Texas Scholarship contest is open for all Texas high seniors and applications are due by March 31 Ṫhis contest recognizes Texas high school seniors who are taking an active role in litter prevention in their school or community.

In Case You Were Out

The touch of another person can make all the difference in our lives. I can remember the hands of my parents from when I was little. Mom’s hands were smooth and soft. You could tell that she took care of them; though, they were not without their own callouses from hours of helping dad in the field.

That They Should Believe the Lie

There seems to be an incredible increase is evil and the acceptance of that evil as “normal”. Think back 10 or 20 years ago. People then, not even those professing to be Christians, would have been appalled at most everything which is now on TV or in the movies.

Candles in the Dark

As we face the winter months, many of us are preparing for a power outage. It is not something we look forward to, but where we live it is a reality. I have batteries in my flashlights, a new gas fireplace in my living room, and candles throughout the house.

Livestock shows begin Jan. 13

It’s that time of year again for the 2021 Nazareth and Castro County Stock Shows, with all the FFA and 4-H showmen set and ready to show off their hard work and livestock projects. The Nazareth Stock Show will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13, with all classes and divisions held on the same day.

CRP general signup underway

Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program began Jan. 4 and will continue through Feb. 12.
December sales tax revenue down

December sales tax revenue down

December sales tax revenue down

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $790.3 million in local sales tax allocations for December, 3.7 percent less than in December 2019.
Swearing in the Officials

Swearing in the Officials

Swearing in the Officials

Elected country officials (left to right)Sheriff Sal Rivera, Com. Pct. 1, Paul Ramirez, Com. Pct.3, Michael Goolsby, and Tax Assessor Collector, Pamela Rickert were sworn in by judge Carroll Gerber. Castro County Sheriff's Office(front, left to right) Deputy Bobby Tagle, Sgt.
Bobcats stomp Demons, 81-48

Bobcats stomp Demons, 81-48

Bobcats stomp Demons, 81-48

The Dimmitt Bobcats claimed a big win over the Dumas Demons, 81-48. The Bobcats took the lead in the first quarter, 25-10, and continued to rack up points in the second quarter, closing the first half ahead 48-22.