Castro County News

09/13/2025

Flash flooding possible today in TX/NM

There is a slight (15%+) risk of excessive rainfall today/tonight in the western TX Panhandle, South Plains and Permian Basin. Rain is already underway along the TX/NM border this morning. Storm coverage and intensity are expected to amplify later on this afternoon and evening. An isolated severe storm cannot be ruled out.

09/04/2025

09/03/2025

Dimmitt High School Homecoming Week

08/31/2025

Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.
We would like to invite you to attend the farm bill information meetings that the National Cotton Council of America.
In the month of September, farm bill meetings will be held in Amarillo, Lamesa, Lubbock, Plainview and Seminole.
Dates, times and locations are provided below:
𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯 - 9am - City of Seminole Community Center (801 N. Main Seminole, TX)
𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯 - 3pm - Forrest Park Community Center (900 S Houston Ave. Lamesa, TX)
𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲 - 9am - AgriLife Center (6500 Amarillo Blvd. West Amarillo, TX)
𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴 - 10am - FiberMax Center for Discovery (1121 Canyon Lake Dr. Lubbock, TX)
𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴 - 2pm - Plainview Country Club (2902 W 4th St., #7502 Plainview, TX)
Please call the office if you have any questions: 806-792-4904.

08/29/2025

News Alerts -

Velez took his Peace Officer State Exam on Aug. 19, which he passed, and was sworn in on Aug. 20 by Castro County Judge Mandy Gfeller and was introduced at Commissioners Court by Sheriff Sal Rivera. His official first day on duty was Aug. 25.

08/29/2025

Castro County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and 4-H ·----
Youth interested in Veterinary Science. These are great contests to compete in - let Felice know if you are interested!

08/28/2025

Street sweepers will be in Dimmitt early Friday, Aug. 29, to sweep U.S. 385, S.H. 86, W. Halsell St., and Western Circle. We kindly ask for the public to. Please avoid parking along the highway in these areas.

08/27/2025

Texas Storm Chasers:
Here is a look at potential weather hazards to watch for in the Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 time frame. Heavy rain and perhaps flooding are possible Aug. 30 in the TX Panhandle to South Plains. High heat is also expected 8/29-8/30 in the Rio Grande Valley/Plains out ahead of the next cold front. Heavy rain then shifts southwestward into far western Texas and New Mexico on 8/31-9/1.

08/22/2025

News Alerts -

Nazareth, Hart and Dimmitt school district’s accountability ratings were released last week reflecting educational achievement scores for 2025.