Ag Queen entry deadline nears

It’s not to late to get entered. Entries and information for the Castro County Ag Queen & Princess Contest will be due on Nov. 19. Entrants from Nazareth, Dimmitt and Hart FFA Chapters, as well as Castro County 4-H members are eligible to enter.

Election Day in Castro County

The Castro County courthouse was decked out in flags on the 2020 General Election Day last week, as last-minute voters rushed to cast their ballots. While the final results of the election may not be known immediately, voters on all sides are hopeful they will prevail.

Bobcats fall to Lynx, 62-0

The Dimmitt Bobcats were defeated by the Spearman Lynx, 62-0 on Friday. Spearman took charge in the first quarter, scoring four touchdowns and extra points, to take the lead, 28-0.

Swifts take win over Roos, 66-55

The Nazareth Swifts won a conference game over the Kress Kangaroos, 66-50. The Swifts dominated in the first quarter, take a strong lead over the Roos. Luke Betzen scored on a 12-yard pass from Luke Schulte as well as extra points, to get on the board, 6-0.

Dimmitt, Hart XC bound for Regionals

The Dimmitt Bobcats claimed the District 3-3A Team Championship on Oct. 21 at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock, qualifying them for the upcoming Regional meet. The Dimmitt Bobbies also earned a team second place at the meet, qualifying them for the Regionals also.

Dimmitt High School

Dimmitt High School seniors walked the field at their last DHS football game this past Friday. (photo by Crystal Nino)

Naz Color Run big success

The Nazareth Color Run hosted by the Naz High School cheerleaders was a big success and fun for all who participated.

EPA grants 5-year re-registration for Dicamba-tolerant crops

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved dicamba formulations applied to dicamba-tolerant soybeans and dicamba-tolerant cotton for the 2021 through the 2025 growing season.

Eggs

We have been blessed of late with having fresh farm eggs. I did not grow up with this option so it amazed me how these and the grocery store variety are so simi lar and yet so very different. This is seen in their appearance, taste and especial ly their toughness. Let me explain.