DEI university offices closed Jan. 1

As 2024 spring semester gets underway, students will find campus’ diversity offices closed after legislators pass a new law outlawing them at higher education institutions.

Bobcats win consolation at Caprock Classic

The Dimmitt Bobbies and Bobcats competed at the 64th annual Caprock Classic, along with 116 teams from across Texas, Oklahoma and two from Australia.

Caprock Classic kicks off on Dec. 28

It is that time of year again for the 64th AMBUCS Caprock Classic Basketball Tournament, the world’s largest high school tournament. The Dimmitt Bobbies and Bobcats will both be playing in the tournament which is presented by CanTex.

Naz set to play in holiday tourneys

The Nazareth Swifts and Swiftettes will be traveling to participate in two different holiday tournaments. The Swiftettes are bound for the 66thAnnual Championship Basketball Tourney, considered one of the top five holiday tournaments in the nation, scheduled for Dec. 28-30 in the Fort Worth area.

Bobcats fall to Golden Tornados

The Dimmitt Bobcats lost to the Lamesa Golden Tornados, 69-52. Dimmitt edged into the lead by a single point in the first quarter 20-19 and continued to widen their lead to 39-31 as the first half of the game came to an end.

Bobcats press on into season

The Dimmitt Bobcats won one and lost three against Farwell, Slaton, Borger and Dumas. Bobcats v Farwell The Bobcats were defeated 55-40 by the Farwell Steers.

Bobbies defeated by Lady Cubs, 43-40

The Dimmitt Bobbies suffered a narrow defeat by the Brownfield Lady Cubs, 43-40. Brownfield took the lead in the first quarter, 21-13, but both teams scored evenly in the second quarter, closing the first half out with a Lady Cubs lead 32-24.

WTAMU marching band advances to finals in Metallica Contest

The West Texas A&M University marching band has advanced to the finals of metal band Metallica’s “For Whom the Band Tolls” contest. Bands from around the country are competing to win musical instruments for their programs, furnished by Metallica and its sponsors.