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Texas touts first Thanksgiving

Texas touts first Thanksgiving

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Texas touts first Thanksgiving

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Thanksgiving is an important national holiday celebrating harvest, blessings and family. President Abraham Lincoln was the first president to declare Nov. 26, 1863, Thanksgiving Day. In 1941, President Franklin D.
DHS Bobbies edged out by Hereford

DHS Bobbies edged out by Hereford

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DHS Bobbies edged out by Hereford

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobbies narrowly lost their first home game of the season against the Hereford Lady Whitefaces, 34-32 this past Friday. The team waged a tough battle right up until the final buzzer.
Staying healthy during winter

Staying healthy during winter

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Staying healthy during winter

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
As winter slips in, so does the cold and flu season and it is time to start thinking about staying healthy during chilly months. While it may seem inevitable, there are steps you can take to stay healthy and vibrant throughout the chilly months.
Texas A&M fired head football coach Jimbo Fisher. Associate head coach Elijah Robinson is expected to serve as the team’s interim coach until the position is filled.

Texas A&M fired head football coach Jimbo Fisher. Associate head coach Elijah Robinson is expected to serve as the team’s interim coach until the position is filled.

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Aggies fire head football coach

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Texas A&M officially fired head football coach Jimbo Fisher this past weekend, as was confirmed by Director of Athletics Ross Bjork in a statement saying there will be a “change in Aggie football leadership.
Former DHS XC runner Azariah Gonzalez, freshman at McPherson College in Kansas, is carrying on his tough tradition of competition, qualifying for the NAIA National Championships.

Former DHS XC runner Azariah Gonzalez, freshman at McPherson College in Kansas, is carrying on his tough tradition of competition, qualifying for the NAIA National Championships.

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Gonzalez qualifies for NAIA nationals

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Dimmitt graduate and former DHS cross country runner Azariah Gonzalez is making tracks at McPherson College in Kansas.

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Illegal immigrants killed in high speed chase

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Eight people died Wednesday when the driver of a car suspected of carrying illegal immigrants tried to outrun deputies from the Zavala County’s Sheriff’s Office. The accident happened on a South Texas highway near Batesville, about 80 miles southwest of San Antonio.

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Editor’s Message

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Remember back to past holiday dinners, one comes to mind when we were in the Air Force and stationed in New Jersey. My husband had several bachelor friends who were regularly invited over for dinner, and they decided to return our generosity by inviting us to a holiday dinner.
Football’s most important player

Football’s most important player

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Football’s most important player

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
What’s the most important position on a football team? I vote for the center. Some pay more attention to the quarterback or running backs, but without the center they’d just be standing around. The center starts each play.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Nov. 16 Country View Cake Auction. 5:30 p.m. at CVL. Cakes and donation delivery by 2:30 p.m. day of auction. Benefits residents of CVL for activities/outings. Nov. 19 Annual Thanksgiving Service. Fourth & Bedford Church of Christ. 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served after services. Nov.
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