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.

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.

House Arrest

Covid-19 has made many feel like prisoners in their own homes. Forced to isolate, they can identify with lawbreakers serving time under house arrest orders. Things have opened up to a large extent but with new outbreaks stay at home mandates might return. What's it like to be home-bound?

Naz Ed Foundation fundraiser a success

The Nazareth Education Foundation had another successful annual fundraiser weekend before last. The event included a steak/chicken dinner a reverse raffle and a drawing of raffle items. Members of the National Honor Society assisted with serving drinks and desserts and working in the kitchen.