Eighth grade students at Dimmitt Middle School

Eighth grade students at Dimmitt Middle School were invited to participate in a video contest that was presented by the Communities in Schools Site Coordinator. In the video the students had to discuss the challenges they were presented during the school year and how they worked to overcome those.

Chamber banquet tickets still available

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce still has tickets for the upcoming annual banquet. The banquet will be held on May 22 at the DHS Cafetorium. This year the banquet dinner will include steak, baked potatoes, rolls and dessert and well as entertainment. Cost of tickets is $25 each.

Texas Senate passes SB 912

The Texas Senate passed SB 912 by Sen. Dawn Buckingham which protects life and property by modifying the state’s “riot statutes.” This bill increases the criminal penalty for rioters who intentionally target and harm first responders during a riot.

USDA raises CRP acreage limit by 4M

Castro County farmers could benefit from decisions made by the USDA to increase acreage limits. The U.S. government is raising the number of acres eligible to be enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and will pay farmers more to set aside that land.

DHS Esqueda receives Dell Scholarship

Dimmitt High School senior Maria Esqueda is the recipient of a Dell Scholarship for $20,000. As a Dell Scholar she will also receive a laptop, $500 Chegg textbook credits annually and personalized support from the Scholars Resource Network.

Pet Talk

Just as humans may develop neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease as they grow older, our aging canine friends also can develop dementia, also referred to as canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), a complex of behavioral and neurological symptoms the prevalence of which...

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- It is said that April showers bring May flowers. Hopefully, that is true, but it is also a time to perform the annual chore of spring cleaning. Clearing out the inbox here at Rhoads Memorial Library is one such task, as evidenced by the plentitude of subjects that follow.

Unity in Community

After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” But Abram said, “O Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless…” Genesis 15:1-2a Have you ever taken a moral stand only to look foolish afterwards?

The Best Part

As many of you know, we have four kids. I am not saying all the days were roses and sunshine, but we have finally hit a place where we all love and respect each other. We are as healthy as many families want to be and some are hoping to be someday.