Gary Grand Announces Candidacy For County Judge

Gary Grand and family

DIMMITT—Gary Grand has announced his candidacy for Castro County Judge, subject to the Republican primary. The primary election will be held on March 4.

Grand currently is a salesman at Stevens 5 Star in Hereford. He is a retired purchasing agent for Cargill in Dimmitt and Friona. He has served as municipal judge for the City of Dimmitt.

Grand grew up in the Flagg area and is a 1973 graduate of Littlefield High School. His wife, Linda, works at Castro County Farm Bureau. Their daughter, Tara, works at the USDA Farm Service Center in Dimmitt. They also had a son, Tracy, who passed away several years ago.

“Castro County needs someone with strong organizational skills and who is a great, proven leader,” Grand said. “We need someone who is trustworthy, a great listener and motivator, and who will be an outstanding leader for our county.

“I believe we need proactive leadership, leading all of Castro County into the future. I believe we can create one team to make Castro County the best managed county in Texas. We have smart, talented folks at the courthouse and throughout the county. I will listen and employ their ideas – as well as the general public – to solve our county’s challenges.

“I will give 100% of my efforts to serve the community, be involved and improve the well-being of everyone in Castro County.”