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Texas unemployment rate at 4.1% in May

Texas unemployment rate at 4.1% in May

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Texas unemployment rate at 4.1% in May

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
For the first time in history, the Texas seasonally adjusted civilian labor force crossed the 15-million threshold by adding 49,000 people over the month to reach 15,009,300 in May. Though the unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.

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SCOTUS deals blow to affirmative action

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Affirmative action took a hit when the U.S. Supreme Court severely limited, if not effectively ended, the use of affirmative action in college admissions last Thursday, deeming it discriminatory.
Castro County EMS Countdown

Castro County EMS Countdown

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Castro County EMS Countdown

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
There were cheers at Plains Memorial Hospital emergency room, as the staff and Castro County EMS crews and Director Paul Garza did a countdown to activation on June 30 at 6 p.m. bringing the county EMS officially online.
Student loan forgiveness plan struck down as unconstitutional

Student loan forgiveness plan struck down as unconstitutional

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Student loan forgiveness plan struck down as unconstitutional

News Staff
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The Biden Administration’s efforts to forgive billions of dollars in student loans failed when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the COVID-era HEROES Act did not give the White House authority to unilaterally forgive federally subsidized student loans.

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Chamber golf tourney set Aug. 12

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce is already gearing up their annual golf tournament, set for Aug. 12 at Dimmitt Recreation and Country Club. The event will feature a four-person scramble at $400 per team and includes a meal, drink tickets, two mulligans per golfer and one raffle ticket per golfer.
Nazareth FFA students attended the Area Leadership Conference at Clarendon College and for the fourth year had the Best Chapter T-Shirts. While the Naz girls attending the ALC Banquet had taken official dress but were cut short on getting ready due to a tornado warning.

Nazareth FFA students attended the Area Leadership Conference at Clarendon College and for the fourth year had the Best Chapter T-Shirts. While the Naz girls attending the ALC Banquet had taken official dress but were cut short on getting ready due to a tornado warning.

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WTAMU senior name CNFR men’s all-around cowboy

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
A West Texas A&M University senior scored big at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. CNFR was held June 11 to 17. Quade Hiatt, a senior marketing major from Canyon, won the men’s all-around event at the finals, scoring 365 total points, more than triple of his nearest competitor.
Titan debris found, passengers lost

Titan debris found, passengers lost

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Titan debris found, passengers lost

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The mystery of the missing Titan submersible came to an end on Thursday after Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger confirmed that a debris field was discovered within the search area.
Expectations and university study

Expectations and university study

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Expectations and university study

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
While it is impossible to catalog all of the expectations that any university has for applicants, there are some general considerations that all students should consider if college is in their future. Institutions vary widely and knowing the type of institution a student is considering is important.
The Truth

The Truth

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The Truth

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Do you believe everyone should tell the truth? Well, I believe everyone else should... but occasionally I need to lie. I lie mostly for domestic tranquility. For instance, here are three questions from a spouse that could require an untruthful response: 1.
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