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Drivers urged to use extra caution during Memorial Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Large numbers of travelers are expected on Texas roads, which means that more breakdowns and traffic stops are likely as well. Drivers should pay attention to what’s happening around them and prepare to react quickly.
DISD Employee Service Awards

DISD Employee Service Awards

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DISD Employee Service Awards

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
(Above) DISD 5 Year Service Award Recipients: (front row, left to right) Victoria Roman, Laraine Aguero, Carmen Lopez, Senobia Diego, Melissa Alonso, (middle) Vanessa Betancourt, Leigh Santana, Jennifer Rodarte, Belia Galvan, Amanda Flores, Lori Sifuentez, Samantha Rodriguez, (back) Vicky Ruiz,...
Editor’s Message

Editor’s Message

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Lynda Bryant Work
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
As Memorial Day approaches and we honor our fallen soldiers, does anyone give any thought to the men and women who are responsible for notifying the families? To those who work intimately with the families of the fallen what is possibly the grimmest moment that can occur?
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Rix Quinn
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
I’ve always been jealous of people who discover their talents early. There was this kid in my middle school class named Karen. She drew still nature scenes better than anybody.
Jose Gil III

Jose Gil III

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Gil charged with murder, assault

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
A local man was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an incident that occurred in Dimmitt on May 14.

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Swifts gear up for Regional title game

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Nazareth Swifts claimed the Regional Semifinal Championship against the Kress Kangaroos last week in two games, advancing to the Regional finals this Friday. The Swifts shut Kress out 3-0 in Game 1 and 10-0 in Game 2. The semifinals games were played at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview.
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Suspicious deaths under investigation

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The past Saturday morning, the Castro County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 10:30 a.m. from a property owner reporting two bodies found in western Castro County off of FM 1057 and FM 2397 about a half mile east of the Parmer County line.
The Nazareth Swifts won the Regional Semifinal Championship against the Kress Kangaroos last week and advance to the finals against the Ira Bulldogs.

The Nazareth Swifts won the Regional Semifinal Championship against the Kress Kangaroos last week and advance to the finals against the Ira Bulldogs.

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State primary runoff elections give wins to GOP incumbents

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The state primary runoff election is in the books, with some predicted winners, as voters in both the Democratic and Republican primaries finalized their choices for the November general election and be additionally challenged by any Libertarian and Green Party candidates.

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Unemployment figures improve

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Unemployment rates were lower in April in 13 states and the District of Columbia and stable in 37 states, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. All 50 states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier. The national unemployment rate, 3.
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