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The Dimmitt Police Department took time out of their busy schedules to spend time with the students at Doricell Davis First Steps on Tuesday. Officers visited with children from most of the classes and gave them an up-close view of patrol cars.

The Dimmitt Police Department took time out of their busy schedules to spend time with the students at Doricell Davis First Steps on Tuesday. Officers visited with children from most of the classes and gave them an up-close view of patrol cars.

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Naz Lamb Jackpot

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
WTAMU horse judging is ranked in the top three with OSU and Texas A&M College Station.

WTAMU horse judging is ranked in the top three with OSU and Texas A&M College Station.

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WTAMU team ranks high nationally

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The West Texas A&M University horse judging team ranked highly at a recent national competition ahead of upcoming world-championship contests. The team ranked third overall among all teams at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress on Oct. 11 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Rivera to head SAT Membership Committee

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Sheriffs’ Association of Texas President Sheriff Larry Smith a has appointed Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera to be the Chairman of the Membership Committee for the association. The appointment began Oct. 12, and will runs through the current SAT president’s term which is 2023-2024.
Sheriff Sal Rivera

Sheriff Sal Rivera

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Rivera to serve as chair for PRPC board

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Sheriff Sal Rivera has been selected to serve as the Chairman of the Board for the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission for the 0232024 term. He started his new position on Oct. 1. and will preside over the first board meeting on Oct. 26. Rivera began serving on the board on Oct.
DISD VATRE targets state funding

DISD VATRE targets state funding

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DISD VATRE targets state funding

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Castro County voters will be headed to the polls and among other important issues, will be casting votes on the Dimmitt ISD Voter-Approval Tax Rate. (VATRE). State law requires that school districts seek voter approval to raise their tax rate above the prescribed amount.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austion placed about 2,000 military personnel and a range of units on high alert as the Israel-Hamas war continues to heat up. U.S. naval vessels and aircraft have been deployed or are already on site at bases and in Israeli waters.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austion placed about 2,000 military personnel and a range of units on high alert as the Israel-Hamas war continues to heat up. U.S. naval vessels and aircraft have been deployed or are already on site at bases and in Israeli waters.

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U.S. troops on alert to deploy

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
At least 2,000 American troops have been put on heightened alert to deploy in response to the conflict in Israel, according to a Pentagon statement released on Tuesday.
Bobcats QB Jack Lunsford prepares to launch a pass. (Dimmitt Sports Media)

Bobcats QB Jack Lunsford prepares to launch a pass. (Dimmitt Sports Media)

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Bobcats fall to Lynx

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats fell to the Spearman Lynx in a district game last Friday, 45-19. Spearman gained a 28point lead over the Bobcats who scored a single touchdown in the first half.
The Nazareth FFA Livestock Judging Team competed at the Heart O Texas competition this past weekend.

The Nazareth FFA Livestock Judging Team competed at the Heart O Texas competition this past weekend.

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Naz FFA at Heart O Texas

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
DHS boys and girls varsity cross country ran a strong race and came out on top with team first places and will advance to Regionals on Oct. 23-24 in Lubbock at Mae Simmons Park.

DHS boys and girls varsity cross country ran a strong race and came out on top with team first places and will advance to Regionals on Oct. 23-24 in Lubbock at Mae Simmons Park.

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DHS boys and girls varsity cross country

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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