Winter storm wreaks havoc

  • Just past North Gin on U.S. Hwy 385 N, the Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, Dimmitt Police Department and other first responders were met with “white out” challenges and treacherous roads this past Monday when a winter storm brought in snow and high winds creating blizzard conditions which caused numerous vehicle collisions and stranded motorists.
    Just past North Gin on U.S. Hwy 385 N, the Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department, Sheriff’s Office, Dimmitt Police Department and other first responders were met with “white out” challenges and treacherous roads this past Monday when a winter storm brought in snow and high winds creating blizzard conditions which caused numerous vehicle collisions and stranded motorists.
  • Winter storm wreaks havoc
    Winter storm wreaks havoc

    A severe winter storm hit the Texas Panhandle area, including Castro County, on Monday making for very hazardous conditions with snow and high winds gusting to 60 and 70 mph, and causing multiple vehicle accidents throughout the county and stranding drivers.

    Schools in the county had an early release for students and most businesses shut down and sent employees home as the storm continued to gain v…