Texas passes on EBT summer lunch program

Texas is one of 15 states opting out of federal funding for the USDA summer lunches program.This year 35 states will participate in a $2.5 billion federal nutrition program offering free school meals during the summer.

Ag producers deadline for commodity safety net programs approaching

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, to revise elections and sign contracts.

Bobbies powerlifters qualify 19 for Regionals

The Dimmitt Bobbies Powerlifting team is headed to the TWHSPA Regional Powerlifting competition on March 2. The team is coached by Ruby Romero.Dimmitt had 19 girls qualify in two different divisions, the most DHS has qualified in a single season.

Swiftettes capture Area title

The Nazareth Swiftettes clenched the Area title last Thursday, beating the Follett Lady Panthers, 76-12.The Swiftettes took command in the first quarter, gaining a lead of 19-5 and hit another 17 points in the second quarter, giving them a big lead as the first half came to an end, 36-8.

Swiftettes capture Regional Quarters

The Nazareth Swiftettes continued advancing in the playoffs, defeating the Silverton Lady Owls in the Regional quarterfinals, 55-38.

Wales initiated into Phi Kappa Phi

Halley Wales of Dimmitt, Texas, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Wales was initiated at Texas Tech University.

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Swiftettes topple Cowgirls, win district title

The Nazareth Swiftettes claimed a win over the Happy Cowgirls, 57-31, clenching the district title. The Swiftettestook the lead in the first quarter over the Cowgirls, 11-2 and continued to outscore Happy in the second quarter, to close the first half 29-9.