Castro County News

Claire Van Zee graduated from the University of Baylor this semester with a degree in journalism. She plans to begin her career and go to graduate school. Van Zee is a 2017 graduate of Dimmitt High School.

Claire Van Zee graduated from the University of Baylor this semester with a degree in journalism. She plans to begin her career and go to graduate school. Van Zee is a 2017 graduate of Dimmitt High School.

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Teacher Asst program kicks off Jan 11

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
State Farm is aiming to make 40 Texas teachers happy in the upcoming year. Whether in the classroom or working virtually, teachers are being asked to come up with innovative methods for helping their students learn.

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Biden aims to pay farmers putting land in conservation programs

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The government will help farmers mitigate climate change by paying them to “put their land in conservation” and plant cover crops, said President-elect Biden, providing some details on his campaign call to offset greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
Dimmitt Robotics team 12398 competed in two virtual scrimmages on Dec. 12. The league has opted to hold many of the competitions virtually this season. Larry Garcia, DHS Robotics coach and mentor in the Panhandle North Region, works with other DHS coaches/mentors Jack Bell and Debbie Gil to keep the program on track for its continuing success.

Dimmitt Robotics team 12398 competed in two virtual scrimmages on Dec. 12. The league has opted to hold many of the competitions virtually this season. Larry Garcia, DHS Robotics coach and mentor in the Panhandle North Region, works with other DHS coaches/mentors Jack Bell and Debbie Gil to keep the program on track for its continuing success.

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DHS Robotics compete virtually

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Dimmitt Robotics participated in two virtual scrimmages on Dec. 12. in the North Texas League. According to Larry Garcia, DHS Robotics coach and mentor in the Panhandle North Region, DHS Robotics team 12398 placed sixth out of 28 teams in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Biden wins with 306 electoral votes

Biden wins with 306 electoral votes

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Biden wins with 306 electoral votes

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The Electoral College met Monday to make Joe Biden’s presidential win official. After weeks of lawsuits, protests and accusations from the Republican Party, 538 electors met in statehouses across the country to cast their votes based on the popular vote in their states.
North Gin Holiday Donations

North Gin Holiday Donations

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North Gin Holiday Donations

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
In honor of their customers and this year’s cotton harvest, North Gin donated $2,500 to both Child Protective Services and the Toys for Tots.
Fresh Donuts Plus Cuts Ribbon

Fresh Donuts Plus Cuts Ribbon

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Fresh Donuts Plus Cuts Ribbon

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
A Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting was held for Fresh Donuts Plus owned by Sam and Savy Cheam. The business opened this past June and has become a popular morning stop for fresh donuts and pastries. Open daily until 1 p.m., it is located at 122 NW 2n St.

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Covid vaccine arrives in Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
As the first Covid-19 vaccine arrives in Texas, some 109 medical facilities are earmarked to receive the first allocation of 1.4 million doses.
Rivera reports on C-19 in county

Rivera reports on C-19 in county

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Rivera reports on C-19 in county

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Sheriff Sal Rivera, who serves as the Castro County Emergency Management coordinator, gave an update on COVID-19 for the county on Monday. He said the county currently has 525 confirmed cases, with 471 recoveries, 43 active and 11 deaths.
State sales tax

State sales tax

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State sales tax distribution down

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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.
Makenzy Corrales

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Swiftettes defeat Lady Lynx, 37-35

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
The Nazareth Swiftettes battled their way to a victory against the Spearman Lady Lynx, 37-35. Nazareth took a three-point lead in the first quarter, 7-4, and continue to make gains in the second quarter, closing the first half out, 20-13.
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