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CCH Health Fair set for this Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Castro County Health will be holding its annual health fair on Friday and will offer many services.To be held at the Castro County Expo Building from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., there will be food trucks, a bounce house, face painting, door prizes and many other activities.

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Safety inspection change in January

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program – which eliminate most vehicle safety inspections – begin on Jan. 1, 2025.These changes are due to House Bill 3297.

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Abbott offers $10K reward in shooting of police chief

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and capture of the suspect involved in the shooting of Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant, in addition to a F.B.I. reward of $5,000.
The Pink Ladies did it again and broke their own DVFD donation record, raising $20,400 for the fired department. The check was presented to members of the DVFD. Winner of the Raffle was Martha Ibarra; Bean contest, Martha Richardson; and Salsa Contest, Rubi Gonzalez.

The Pink Ladies did it again and broke their own DVFD donation record, raising $20,400 for the fired department. The check was presented to members of the DVFD. Winner of the Raffle was Martha Ibarra; Bean contest, Martha Richardson; and Salsa Contest, Rubi Gonzalez.

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DVFD receives $20,400 donation

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department was on the receiving end of another big donation from the Pink Ladies of Dimmitt following a successful benefit on Sept.28. The event was held at Dimmitt Recreation.

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Xcel files for $53M customer refund

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Xcel Energy submitted a proposal to refund $53.3 million in fuel costs to Texas customers that will result in a one-time credit against electricity charges during the December billing cycle.
As one of his last duties as PRPC Chairman of the Board of Directors, Castro County Sal Rivera presented former Dimmitt city manager BJ Potts (now Tulia city manager) with the Beelee Goodwin Award at the 2024 PRPC Annual Meeting and Banquet held at the First Responders Academyon Sept. 26 in Amarillo. Rivera will continue to serve on the PRPC Executive Board.

As one of his last duties as PRPC Chairman of the Board of Directors, Castro County Sal Rivera presented former Dimmitt city manager BJ Potts (now Tulia city manager) with the Beelee Goodwin Award at the 2024 PRPC Annual Meeting and Banquet held at the First Responders Academyon Sept. 26 in Amarillo. Rivera will continue to serve on the PRPC Executive Board.

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As one of his last duties as PRPC Chairman of the Board of Directors

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Dimmitt Marching Band was in full swing at the Homecoming game on Saturday. (photo courtesy of Dimmitt Sports Media/DISD)

The Dimmitt Marching Band was in full swing at the Homecoming game on Saturday. (photo courtesy of Dimmitt Sports Media/DISD)

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DHS Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Quinn Minute - Life expectancy

Quinn Minute - Life expectancy

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Quinn Minute - Life expectancy

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Is there any proven way to improve life expectancy?Personally, I’d like to make it to 100. Each year I try to eliminate one bad habit, and now I have none. That’s depressing.The average life expectancy in the U.S. today is 77.2 years. So, if you’re an average person who’s 77.

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DirecTV eyes deal to acquire Dish

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
DirecTV is planning to acquire struggling competitors Dish and Sling from owner EchoStar in a debt exchange transaction.According to DirecTV, the deal includes a payment of $1 and the assumption of approximately $9.
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