Castro County News

When Pets Choke: Knowing What To Do Can Save A Life A favorite toy or treat can become dangerous in an instant if it becomes lodged in a pet’s airway.

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Because choking is a terrifying emergency for pets and their owners, Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, shares what every pet owner and pet sitter should know about recognizing choking and responding safely.

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WT Back-to-School Job Fair Set for Aug. 27; Employer Deadline Aug. 13

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

Deadline is Aug. 13 for West Texas A&M University’s first career fair of the 2026-2027 academic year.The Back-to-School Job Fair will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 on the Charles K. and Barbara Kerr Vaughan Pedestrian Mall on WT’s Canyon campus.Registration deadline for companies is 11:59 p.

Castro County Judge’s Report

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Castro County Judge’s Report

Mandy Gfeller

Thursday, August 13, 2026

July brought plenty of Texas heat, but it also brought exciting milestones for Castro County.The Castro County Historical Commission continues collecting items for the new time capsule that will be buried during Harvest Days and opened in 2076.

Castro County Healthcare Provides 312 Free Physicals

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Castro County Healthcare Provides 312 Free Physicals

News Staff

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Castro County Healthcare helped more than 300 area students prepare for the upcoming school year by bringing free physicals directly to Dimmitt and Nazareth schools.

REMINDER: Watch for buses as school starts

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REMINDER: Watch for buses as school starts

Submitted By The Castro County Sheriff’s

Thursday, August 13, 2026

As Dimmitt ISD, Hart ISD, and Nazareth ISD begin their school year, please remember to pay attention to the school buses on the streets and roadways and if they have their flashing red lights.WHEN YOU MUST STOP:Two Lane or Multi Lane roads. Traffic in both directions must stop.

Dimmitt Cross Country

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Dimmitt Cross Country

News Staff

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Dimmitt Bobcats and Bobbies cross country teams wrapped up their first week of twoa-day practices last week as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The Hart community comes together as one to celebrate the Longhorns and Ladyhorns as they prepare for the upcoming school year. The community gathered to show school pride, honor the Hart ISD alma mater, and lift up students, coaches, teachers and staff in prayer as they begin a new school year.

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HART ISD

News Staff

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Four Nazareth FFA members competed in the TCFA commercial steer contest last week and their hard work over the summer months paid off. Junior Division Top Carcass Kennedy Wilhelm Top Pen - Kennedy Wilhelm . Senior Division Top Test Score (3 way tie) - Pierce Wilhelm 2nd Place Carcass - Pierce Wilhelm 2nd Place Pen - Pierce Wilhelm Top 6 (made it final interview) - Pierce Wilhelm

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Nazareth FFA Members

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

LIBRARY LINES

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LIBRARY LINES

Library Lines ... By Gaye Reily

Friday, July 31, 2026

“Too hot to keep changing signs. Sin bad, Jesus good. Details inside.” While local temperatures have reached triple digits that have lasted for days and days, that sign was not here at Rhoads Memorial Library, but at a church.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Friday, July 31, 2026

Warm weather often means more time outside with your pets, but higher temperatures also increase the risk of heat stress, which occurs when an animal’s body cannot properly cool itself, causing its core temperature to rise.

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