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USDA seeking applications for college student summer interns

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently seeking applicants for collegiate student internships across Texas. Student trainee positions include soil conservationists, rangeland management specialists and engineers.

Monster Bash set for Oct. 29

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Monster Bash set for Oct. 29

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

The Don Harrington Discovery Center (DHDC) in Amarillo will be hosting its annual Monster Bash event on Oct. 29. Goblins, ghosts and princesses can join in the fun and experience a safe environment with spooky activities while experimenting with spine-chilling science.

(Photo Above) Naz FFA Landry Kleman won his Limousin heifer class at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City this past weekend. The American Royal is one of the premier stock shows in the country.

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Naz FFA Updates

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Naz FFA vet science places 5th in online contest The Nazareth FFA vet science team placed in the Top 5 teams in the TAMU AgriLife Extension National Online Vet Science Contest held in mid-October. Nazareth place fifth overall behind A&M Consolidated, Stratford, Brenham and Denton Guyer.

Naz Lamb Jackpot, Clinic a success

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Naz Lamb Jackpot, Clinic a success

News Staff

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Nazareth ISD held its 13th Lamb Jackpot &Clinic this past weekend. Ag Texas sponsored the event. Sixty-nine lambs from across the Texas Panhandle participated.

DHS Band Scores Superior

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DHS Band Scores Superior

News Staff

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

The Dimmitt Bobcat Marching Band scored a 1st Division Superior rating with "all 1's" at the Texas UIL Marching Evaluation on Oct. 16 in Amarillo, qualifying them to compete in the Area A Marching Contest at Lowery Field in Lubbock this Saturday, Oct 23. The band will perform at :45.

Paden Mick, Dimmitt High School

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DHS Paden Mick earns Outstanding Performer

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

This past summer, Dimmitt High School Bobcat Band member, Paden Mick, participated in the 2021 Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest.

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Editor’s Message

Lynda Bryant Work

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Each year on Nov. 11 – Veterans Day - we honor military veterans—those in our communities who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Community Oct. 22 Lions Club Beef Appreciation Day. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. $10 brisket plate. Dine in or take out available. Oct. 30 FBC Kids Kandy Hunt. First Baptist Church/Dimmitt. 6-7 p.m. For kids up to 5th grade. DISD Fall Carnival.

The Dimmitt Pink Ladies presented a check for $14,614 to the Dimmitt VFD following another successful chili cookooff benefit and DVFD golf tourney.

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Pink Ladies raise $14,614 for DVFD

News Staff

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

The Pink Ladies presented a donation of $14, 614 to the Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department following their Highway to Hell-O Terlingua 9th Annual Chili Cookoff and the Dimmitt VFD Golf Tournament on Sept. 25.

Dr. Maria Villalba

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Villalba appointed as SVM research assistant

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

The Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) in Amarillo announced Maria “Heidi” Villalba has be appointed to the position of research assistant professor.

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