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Gaye Reily
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
"Momma, their mobile doesn't have enough planets." So proclaimed the precocious 10-year-old youngster to her mother, with whom I was visiting here at Rhoads Memorial Library. I chimed in, "Yes it does. Pluto is not there because it is no longer considered a planet.

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Think

Dr. Kim Pond
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
I try to not say what I always think, but at times I think that rule needs to be modified. I have read numerous posts and heard a variety of points of view regarding the quarantine, but I am going to voice something as a mother, friend, or aunt that is touched by COVID-19.

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Made to Worship

Linzy Bruno
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
"For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.
Nazareth senior Kagan Pillars signs with Clarendon College.

Nazareth senior Kagan Pillars signs with Clarendon College.

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Pillars signs with Clarendon Rodeo team

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Nazareth senior Kagan Pillars has signed with Clarendon College to rodeo beginning the Fall semester. The Clarendon College Rodeo team competes in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and is ranked among the top.
DHS One-Act Play Contest

DHS One-Act Play Contest

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DHS One-Act Play Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Dimmitt High School theater students competed in One Act Play and received alternate by one point.
Xcel employee Mike Harz is among the many who have continued to work through the pandemic as well during the severe winter weather storm.

Xcel employee Mike Harz is among the many who have continued to work through the pandemic as well during the severe winter weather storm.

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Xcel Energy celebrates essential workers

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Xcel Energy is dedicating this week to celebrating its essential frontline workers who have kept the lights on for customers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tornado Safety: Prepare NOW

Tornado Safety: Prepare NOW

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Tornado Safety: Prepare NOW

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Tornadoes can touch down rapidly, leaving a limited time to react. Don’t wait until it is too late to prepare. Tornado warnings are issued 13 minutes before the storm hits on average, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Community March 28 Easter Cantada – Our Salvation Story. First Baptist Church of Dimmitt. March 29-May 24 Walk Across Texas! Spring fitness program hosted by Felice Acker. Register at HowdyHealth.org. Teams will need a captain.
An intense cluster dangerous thunderstorms moved through the area Saturday Producing multiple tornadoes. Residents near Nazareth and Hart spotted a tornado that touched down outside two cities. Several people in the area captured video and photos of the of tornado, including Marty Hoetling, Chad Casey and some members of the Sheriff’s Office. No significant damage or injuries were reported. Dual tornadoes were spotted touching down near Canyon.

An intense cluster dangerous thunderstorms moved through the area Saturday Producing multiple tornadoes. Residents near Nazareth and Hart spotted a tornado that touched down outside two cities. Several people in the area captured video and photos of the of tornado, including Marty Hoetling, Chad Casey and some members of the Sheriff’s Office. No significant damage or injuries were reported. Dual tornadoes were spotted touching down near Canyon.

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Tornado season hits county

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Tornado season has hit West Texas, and though they can occur at any time of the year, they are more prevalent during certain seasons.
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