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Nazareth FFA students are headed for state after earning an Area championship and two reserve championships, all while helping their chapter and classmates smoke 1,200 hams and many participating in sports.

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Naz FFA headed to state LDE contests

News Staff

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Nazareth FFA competed at the Area LDE contest last Thursday at WTAMU and had 12 students in three events earn their way to state.

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CCH reflects on achievements

News Staff

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

As Thanksgiving approaches, Castro County Healthcare (CCH) celebrates a year of remarkable milestones and extends gratitude to the dedicated staff, board of directors, volunteers, the community, and the patients who make it all possible.

Freeman F. Martin

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Texas DPS selects Martin as new director

News Staff

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that Senior Deputy Director Freeman F. Martin has been selected to serve as the department’s 14th director. Martin is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to the position.After 15 years of leading the DPS, on Aug. 23, DPS Director Steven C.

Bobbies defeat Cowgirls, 62-44

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Bobbies defeat Cowgirls, 62-44

News Staff

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

The Dimmitt Bobbies defeated the Happy Cowgirls, 62-44, last Tuesday.The Bobbies took the lead in the first quarter 12-7, holding the five-point edge in the second quarter to close the first half out ahead 27-22.

Swiftettes win three at Slaton Tourney

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Swiftettes win three at Slaton Tourney

News Staff

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

The Swiftettes claimed three wins of four games at the Slaton Basketball Tournament this past weekend, beating Littlefield, Slaton and Lamesa, but losing a game to Clarendon.

Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes

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Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes

News Staff

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Tired of the same old menu every Thanksgiving? Try some non-traditional approaches that can still make that big dinner special.

Quinn Minute - What is the bellshaped curve?

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Quinn Minute - What is the bellshaped curve?

News Staff

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

There’s increasing emphasis for both private and public sectors to focus on higherscoring people in certain skills. For many skills and specialties, folks are selected by how well they do in comparison to others who took the test. The range of test scores can be put on a “bell-shaped curve.

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Editor’s Message

Lynda Work

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Americans love their Thanksgiving feast with its turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casseroles, green bean casserole and all the other sides, desserts and breads.

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TFB gears up for 91st Annual Meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

The Texas Farm Bureau 91st Annual Meeting is set to be held on Dec. 6-8.The meeting will be held at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions Center in Round Rock.

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Nov. 22Simply Christmas Holiday Classics. Texas AgriLife Lunch and Learn. Dimmitt Senior Citizens Bldg. Noon to 1 p.m. Eat lunch and receive a cookbook. $20 per person. RSVP by Nov. 19 at 806-647-4115.Dec. 9First United Bank Christmas Open House. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dec. 10Soldier Boxes. 9 a.m.

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