County officials sworn in

Castro County Attorney Shalyn Hamlin was sworn in Monday for her fourth term of office by County Judge Mandy Gfeller, along with Investigator Kristina Holcomb and other key county officials

2024 both good, bad for Texas

It was both a good and bad year Texans in 2024 with new businesses arriving but residents being challenged with disasters hitting many parts of the state, and challenging drought conditions, including in the Panhandle and South Plains.

Canyon ISD temporarily removed Bible from libraries

Canyon Independent School District temporarily removed the Bible in an effort to comply with a state law that bans sexually explicit materials in school. It was soon after reinstated.

Bobcats battle in Caprock tournament

The Dimmitt Bobcats participated in the Caprock Tournament on the Double T Smiles Boys Red Bracket and won two of their four games.Bobcats v Tulia Game 1The Bobcats hit for 13 two pointers, four 3-pointers and 14 of 22 free throws and 15 fouls.

Bobbies compete in Caprock Classic

The Dimmitt Bobbies competed in the Caprock Classic Red Girls Bracket sponsored by MCM Elegante Hotel & Suites.Bobbies v Klondike Game 1The Dimmitt Bobbies fell to the Klondike Lady Cougars in the first round of the Caprock Tournament, 47-45. The game was played at Lubbock Christian HS.

Quinn Minute - New Year celebrations

When did people begin to host New Year parties?Ancient Egyptians celebrated New Year when the Nile River overflowed, usually in June. Then someone suggested, “If we change New Year to January, we won’t drown coming home from the party.

Social Security Matters

by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, Dear Rusty: My wife will reach her full Social Security benefit at 66.5 years of age which is just under 2 years away for her now. If she were to begin to get her monthly check now (i.e.

Homelessness rises to 18.1% in 2024

Homelessness rose in the United State in double digits, rising by 18.1 percent in 2024, according to the U.S.

Editor’s Message

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions.Why pick one day out of the year to make significant changes to your life, especially since those resolutions are rarely followed through.