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State unemployment rate rising

State unemployment rate rising

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State unemployment rate rising

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission released state data on February unemployment, showing seasonally adjusted rates up slightly at 4.5%. Texas added 58,200 positions in February 2023, leading the nation in jobs added over the month. In February, the state reached 13,831,900 total nonfarm jobs.
Dimmitt Robotics competed at the State UIL Robotics competition, making it to the finals and were the runner-up team for the state championship in the 1A-4A division.

Dimmitt Robotics competed at the State UIL Robotics competition, making it to the finals and were the runner-up team for the state championship in the 1A-4A division.

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Robotics teams end season

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Bobcats battle in tournament

Bobcats battle in tournament

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Bobcats battle in tournament

Bobcats Vs Slaton
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats struggled in their game against Slaton, taking a 15-2 loss. The Bobcats collected five hits. Mario Lopez and Jorge Pena each managed multiple hits , with Lopez leading with three hits in three at bats.
DHS Tennis/Girls Singles - Isaura Guido with Coach Holguin –first place at South Plains College.

DHS Tennis/Girls Singles - Isaura Guido with Coach Holguin –first place at South Plains College.

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Swifts win two, lose two

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Swifts kicked off their season participating in the Ira Tournament, losing two games and winning two. Swift v Hermleigh The Swifts defeated Hermleigh 13-2 on Thursday thanks to seven runs in the first inning.
A harmless drag show? No such thing.

A harmless drag show? No such thing.

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A harmless drag show? No such thing.

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
West Texas A&M University will not host a drag show on campus. It was advertised for March 31, 2023, as an effort to raise money for The Trevor Project. The nonprofit organization focuses on suicide prevention—a noble cause—in the LGBTQ community.
Health Maintenance

Health Maintenance

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Health Maintenance

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Did you ever have a perfect day, 24 hours when everything went right? I had one yesterday, and it scared me. I woke up at seven, feeling great. That’s crazy, because if I breathe normally before my morning coffee, something’s not right.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Spring’s warmer weather signals the time for more outdoor adventures, especially for dogs who tend to be curious while outside. It also signals a time when owners should begin thinking about protecting their dogs from outdoor dangers by vaccinating them. Dr.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Encountering people who come from all walks of life and a variety of backgrounds is a real perk of working in a public library.

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Fueling the fires of faith

Dudley Anderson
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
So, we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 The aroma of oil and coal smoke swamped Matt’s senses as he hauled spadesful of raw coal into the fire.
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