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Xcel Energy to pass on fuel savings to customers

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Xcel Energy’s (NASDAQ: XEL) subsidiary, Southwestern Public Service Company, has filed an update with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) that would lower the fuel portion of electric bills for Texas customers.
Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

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Deaf Smith Electric distributes $5+ million in patronage checks

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Keen on good food and over $5 million in capital credit checks being distributed, a customarily large crowd attended the 88th Annual Membership Meeting of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative March 24 at the Hereford Bull Barn.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Regular Meetings/Continuing Events Check for cancellations before attending.Al Anon. 5 p.m. each Tuesday in the Rhoads Memorial Library meeting room. AA/NA. 6 p.m. each Wednesday in the Rhoads Memorial Library meeting room.Dimmitt Book Club. Second Wednesday at Rhoads Memorial Library at 2 p.m.

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CITY OF DIMMITT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
CITY OF DIMMITT Regular Meeting February 16, 2026 Castro County-Dimmitt, TX The City of Dimmitt Council members met in a regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall as scheduled and posted 72 hours before the meeting.

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Burkhalter points out surging grid demand from data centers

Jim Steiert
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
During his report for the 88th annual Membership Meeting of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, President and General Manager Tim Burkhalter highlighted some of the trends, challenges and concerns on the local and state scene with surging demand for electricity and natural resources from technologies...

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CASTRO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF CASTRO: January 27 meeting: ABSENT: NONE APPEARANCES: Connie Gilbreath- Tax Assessor/Collector, Mary Ewing- JP ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER. Judge Gfeller called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.

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CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail February 21 to March 15, 2026 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records:February 21 Charles Ladell Rowan, 59, of Wilburton, Oklahoma was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office on two...
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