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DISD program to honor veterans

News Staff

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Dimmitt ISD Student Council and Gifted and Talented will be hosting the annual Veterans Day program on Nov. 9. The program will be held at the Dimmitt Middle School Auditorium and will begin at 5:30 p.m. DHS HOSA aides will be available to assist veterans with wheelchairs and walkers.

The Nazareth Cross Country team, coached by Whitney Bryan, is headed to UIL State XC meet in Round Rock. The girls’ team qualified at Regionals earning third place; Bryson Brockman earned his ticket to state as an individual runner in 14th place. Members of the girls team are Madison Brockman, Chloe Birkenfeld, Kelsie Gunter, Lexi Ramaekers, Mallory Wilhelm, Bridget Osterkamp and Kambri Cleavinger

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NAZ XC Bound for State

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Bobcats fall to Chieftains

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Bobcats fall to Chieftains

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Dimmitt Bobcats lost a district game to the Friona Chieftains this past Friday, 5621. Dimmitt came in with the only touchdown in the first quarter on a 5-yard run from QB Jack Lunsford to take a 6-0 lead.

Hart High School runner Aiden Cisneros competed at the District 4-1A cross country meet and placed fourth, advancing him to the Regional meet scheduled for Oct. 23-23.

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High School Coaches Day set for Nov. 3

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Thanks to the Texas Legislature, Senate Concurrent Resolution 38 was passed by both the House and Senate and has designated the first Friday of November as Texas High School Coaches Day. High school and middle school coaches all over Texas will be celebrated on Nov.

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Editor’s Message

News Staff

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

It’s 9 a.m. Have you stepped on a Lego yet? Moms are tough people and pretty smart, generally speaking. Experience teaches you a lot. As moms, most of us learned valuable lessons early with her first child. Tidbits like ‘silence isn’t golden, it is suspicious.

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Bill forbidding vaccine mandates goes to House

News Staff

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

State lawmakers considered legislation that would prohibit private employers from requiring their employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Senate Bill 7 falls in line with Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to protect the freedom of Texans, though some business groups have offered criticism.

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Oct. 1 – Oct. 23 Dimmitt Band Pecan Sale/Fundraiser. Orders taken from Oct. 1 to Oct. 23. Contact any band member or Sharon Kinser at 806-336-8727. Oct. 21 Nazareth Ranch Rodeo. 1 p.m. at the Schulte arena. Will include stray gathering, maverick branding, mugging and doctoring.

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Sidekicks

News Staff

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

If you grew up in the 1950s through 1970s, television westerns introduced you to a thankless career. Here’s the job description. You work for a cowboy who travels constantly and appears to have no source of income. You don’t decide how you spend your day. You’ve got no house or apartment.

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Our furry friends have curious natures, and even though we try our best to keep them safe and healthy, they may still get into trouble when they unknowingly eat human medications or other common household items that are toxic to them. Dr.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

“It’s Game Time!” was the theme of Kylene Black’s program presented recently at Dimmitt Book Club’s meeting here at Rhoads Memorial Library. She distributed questionnaires among members asking about their favorite book genre, author, childhood stories, etc.

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