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Seven youth from Castro County 4-H attended the District 2 Junior Leader Lab at Ceta Cayon for two days of fun and learning: Chesney Farris, Gracie McLain, Jaycee Cantrell, Sawyer Gibson, Doc McLain, Jack Wanjura and Copper Farris.

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Seven youth from Castro County 4-H

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

806 Storm Chasers reported that a hailstone that fell east of Tulia has officially set a new state record. Measuring at 7.25 inches in diameter, storm chasers Val and Amy Castor documented the hailstone 3 miles WNW of Vigo Park, Texas at 7:37 p.m. on June 2, shattering the previous record of 6.4 inches in Hondo, Texas in 2021.

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806 Storm Chasers

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

OSM roping, rodeo a big success

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OSM roping, rodeo a big success

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

The Olen Schulte Memorial Team Roping & Wild West Show was a big success this past weekend with lots of competition, fun and presentation of scholarships. There was $12k in payouts and added money and almost 150 contestants, not including Friday’s team roping.

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State sales tax revenue for May totals $4B

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.01 billion in May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2023. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May.

Louis Hernandez

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Hernandez earns jailer certification

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Castro County Jailer Louis Michael Hernandez recently attended the Randall County Sheriff’s Office Basic Jailer Academy in Amarillo and completed 136 hours of training.He started on May 6 and completed 136 hours of training and was also named the Valedictorian of the class, with a GPA of 95.25.

Benjamin Elmore

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Elmore announces candidacy

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Benjamin Elmore announced his intention to run as a write-in candidate for the office of Castro County Sheriff.As a licensed Texas Peace Officer with over 12 years of emergency services experience, Elmore said he has the experience necessary to serve and protect the citizens of Castro County.

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Steer, heifer validation dates set

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Castro County 4-H and FFA steer and heifer validation dates have been set for the upcoming 2024 show season.In Dimmitt, on June 11, youth may come to Dimmitt Ag Farm between 8:30 and 10 a.m., or in Nazareth on June 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Kleman’s Barn.

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

May 31Olen Schulte Wild West Rodeo and Memorial Roping – Marvin Schulte’s Arena. For more information contact Brandon Schulte 806-252-5101 or Ryan Birkenfeld, 806-341-1555.June 1Chamber of Commerce Annual Garage Sale Day. Sign up no later than May 25 to be added to the location list.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Did you know that nearly one-quarter of dogs taken to shelters in the United States were relinquished by their owners? It’s true, according to data from Shelter Animals Count, and in 2023, that number was almost 200,000.

Library Lines ...

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

If you missed the Medicare Informational Seminar held recently here at Rhoads Memorial Library, do not despair. Another one is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, at 10:30 a.m. in our meeting room.

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