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State sales tax revenue hits record $3.96B

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.96 billion in November, the highest monthly collection on record and 11.2 percent more than in November 2021.

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FUB to hold annual Christmas Open House

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Each year, First United Bank of Dimmitt holds it annual Christmas Open House and this year is no different. FUB has invited customers and community members to come join in the holiday festivities with banking staff and board members on Monday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gov. Greg Abbott intends to appoint Sen. Jane Nelson from Flower Mound as the new Secretary of State after accepting the resignation of John Scott, who plans to return to private practice. Nelson has served in the Texas Senate for 30 years and did not run for re-election this term.

Gov. Greg Abbott intends to appoint Sen. Jane Nelson from Flower Mound as the new Secretary of State after accepting the resignation of John Scott, who plans to return to private practice. Nelson has served in the Texas Senate for 30 years and did not run for re-election this term.

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Scott resigns as secretary of state

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott accepted the resignation of Texas Secretary of State John Scott and announced his intent to appoint Senator Jane Nelson to fill the role as the 115th Secretary of State for Texas.
Methodist churches begin disaffiliation

Methodist churches begin disaffiliation

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Methodist churches begin disaffiliation

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
More than 400 Texas churches voted this past weekend to cut ties with the United Methodist Church (UMC) after decades of disagreements over stances on issues like same-sex marriage, LGBTQ ordination and abortion.
Swiftettes claim win

Swiftettes claim win

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Swiftettes claim win over Lady Whitefaces

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Nazareth Swiftettes took a win over the Hereford Lady Whitefaces, 59-33. Nazareth offense gained a 10-point lead in the first quarter, 25-15, maintaining it through the second quarter to close out the first half 37-27.

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Swiftettes defeat Lady Falcons, 42-39

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Nazareth Swiftettes came out on top of the Bushland Lady Falcons in a tough game on Tuesday, 42-39. The Lady Falcons stepped up and took charge of scoring early, but the Swiftettes defense battled and the offense put shots up to hold the Bushland lead to 14-10.
Stress Free Holiday

Stress Free Holiday

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Stress Free Holiday event planned for Dec. 7

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Castro County AgriLife Extension will be offering a Stress Free Holidays For Busy Families event on Dec. 7 from Noon to 1 p.m. The lunch and learn series will also be held in Littlefield on Dec. 6 and Dec. 8 in Bovina.

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Farmland prices continue to rise

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Strong commodity prices are creating opportunities for U.S. farmers to profit despite the risks posed by drought and higher production costs, said the Ag Finance Update by the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank.

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Bobcats edged out by Demons

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Dimmitt Bobcats suffered a tough loss to the Dumas Demons, 89-87, in a nailbiter last Monday. The first quarter was back and forth between the two teams, with both offenses firing away and hitting their mark and putting Dumas up by a single point going into the second quarter.
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