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Gaye Reily
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
“It’s Game Time!” was the theme of Kylene Black’s program presented recently at Dimmitt Book Club’s meeting here at Rhoads Memorial Library. She distributed questionnaires among members asking about their favorite book genre, author, childhood stories, etc.
The Dimmitt Police Department took time out of their busy schedules to spend time with the students at Doricell Davis First Steps on Tuesday. Officers visited with children from most of the classes and gave them an up-close view of patrol cars.

The Dimmitt Police Department took time out of their busy schedules to spend time with the students at Doricell Davis First Steps on Tuesday. Officers visited with children from most of the classes and gave them an up-close view of patrol cars.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
WTAMU horse judging is ranked in the top three with OSU and Texas A&M College Station.

WTAMU horse judging is ranked in the top three with OSU and Texas A&M College Station.

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WTAMU team ranks high nationally

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The West Texas A&M University horse judging team ranked highly at a recent national competition ahead of upcoming world-championship contests. The team ranked third overall among all teams at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress on Oct. 11 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Rivera to head SAT Membership Committee

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Sheriffs’ Association of Texas President Sheriff Larry Smith a has appointed Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera to be the Chairman of the Membership Committee for the association. The appointment began Oct. 12, and will runs through the current SAT president’s term which is 2023-2024.
Sheriff Sal Rivera

Sheriff Sal Rivera

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Rivera to serve as chair for PRPC board

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Sheriff Sal Rivera has been selected to serve as the Chairman of the Board for the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission for the 0232024 term. He started his new position on Oct. 1. and will preside over the first board meeting on Oct. 26. Rivera began serving on the board on Oct.
DISD VATRE targets state funding

DISD VATRE targets state funding

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DISD VATRE targets state funding

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Castro County voters will be headed to the polls and among other important issues, will be casting votes on the Dimmitt ISD Voter-Approval Tax Rate. (VATRE). State law requires that school districts seek voter approval to raise their tax rate above the prescribed amount.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austion placed about 2,000 military personnel and a range of units on high alert as the Israel-Hamas war continues to heat up. U.S. naval vessels and aircraft have been deployed or are already on site at bases and in Israeli waters.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austion placed about 2,000 military personnel and a range of units on high alert as the Israel-Hamas war continues to heat up. U.S. naval vessels and aircraft have been deployed or are already on site at bases and in Israeli waters.

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U.S. troops on alert to deploy

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
At least 2,000 American troops have been put on heightened alert to deploy in response to the conflict in Israel, according to a Pentagon statement released on Tuesday.
With big team wins at the district cross country meet, DHS/ DMS assistant coach Haley Bonila and head coach Jason Ayala show off the first-place plaques earned by theDHS varsity girls and boys, DHS JV boys, and DMS boys.

With big team wins at the district cross country meet, DHS/ DMS assistant coach Haley Bonila and head coach Jason Ayala show off the first-place plaques earned by theDHS varsity girls and boys, DHS JV boys, and DMS boys.

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District Cross Country Meet

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Displayers of the Month are Rhoads Memorial Library staff Patty Padilla and SullemaOltivero with a spooktacular exhibit and skeleton reading for young ghosts.

Displayers of the Month are Rhoads Memorial Library staff Patty Padilla and SullemaOltivero with a spooktacular exhibit and skeleton reading for young ghosts.

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Gaye Reily
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The arrival of October 2023 marks the end of my 11th year here at Rhoads Memorial Library. May year number 12 be a good one! Tuesday, Oct. 17, is the date set for the first session of “Dave’s Tech Talk” in our meeting room at 10 a.m.
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