Castro County Community Calendar

Community Nov. 17-Dec. 16 DISD Coat Drive. New or gently used coats can be dropped off at West Texas Coffee, First Baptist Church or First United Bank. Sizes 4T to adult XL are needed. Monetary donations are accepted.

Vaccine mandates under fire

Vaccine mandates across the country continue to be challenged as states continue to file lawsuits against the Biden administration and OSHA. Most recently two lawsuits against the mandate were successful and stays upheld.

Grand jury returns 11 indictments

The grand jury met on Nov. 16 in the 242nd District Court with Judge Kregg Hukill presiding and returned 11 indictments. Ricardo “Rica” Guillen Velasquez, 54 of Dimmitt, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance PG 1 over four grams-under 200 grams, which is a 2nd degree felony.

Pink Ladies to host Make-A-Wish Benefit

The Pink Ladies will be hosting a Make-A-Wish-Benefit on Dec. 5 on behalf of the North Texas Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event will be held at Dimmitt Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chili, hot dogs, Frito pies and all the fixins’ will be served for $10 per person.

Pet Talk

Many pet parents feel a sense of confusion when their veterinarian talks to them about anxiolytics. If your pet has never growled, hissed or tried to bite anyone in front of you, it might seem excessive to discuss calming drugs for it.

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"If you cannot be content with what you have received, be thankful for what you have escaped." I found that quote to be apropos as we are during Thanksgiving 2021 while the pandemic continues.

Cast Your Bread

Cast your bread on the waters, for you will find it after many days. Do you ever feel like you’re slogging away at life with seemingly no return?