Filing period for Texas Primary Elections officially opens

The filing period for the 2022 Texas Primary Elections officially opened, allowing candidates to file with their respective party chairs for a place on the March 1, 2022 primary ballot.

Carbon contracts contain critical elements

With a flood of new contracts being offered to farmers to sequester carbon in soil, producers need to be aware of all the important elements that should make up these documents.

Fertilizer prices skyrocketing

Farmers in the United States are likely to plant less corn and use less nitrogen fertilizer on their fields for next year’s growing season due to skyhigh fertilizer prices and short supplies.

Texas Instruments gears up for potential $30B investment

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas Instruments (TI) has selected Sherman as the location for their next 300-mm fabs, with potential of up to four fabs on the site to meet demand over time. TI is a Dallas-based, publicly traded semiconductor company that manufactures processing chips.

Dimmitt Ag Skills team advances to Area

Dimmitt FFA Chapter members competed at the 2021 District LDE contest.’ The Agricultural Skills team placed first and will advance to the Area competition. Members of that team are Audrey Wooten, Monica Flores and Anna Wooten.

Castro County

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.

DISD salutes veterans at ceremony

Dimmitt ISD held its annual Veterans Day program this past Thursday at the high school gym to honor area servicemen who served in the various branches of the military. Krisse Bruton was in charge of organizing the event with Mrs. Zalman’s culinary class helping provide food for a reception.