Sports

Staying organized for school days

With the start of school approaching, it is time to start thinking about school supplies and clothes. Thinking ‘organized’ is the key to getting students off to a good start of the new school year. There are several key tips that might help both the parent and student.
DHS XC workouts begin

DHS XC workouts begin

DHS XC workouts begin

Dimmitt High School and Middle School cross country runners began workouts on July 10. All students wishing to compete are welcome join and should come to the high school by the girl’s athletic weight room at 7:30 am. Bring water and shoes and be prepared to hit the pavement.

Swift football prepares for summer camp

The Nazareth Swifts football camp will be held July 24 to July 26. The camps is for incoming kindergarten through freshman with two different sessions per day per day, with one for K-3rd at 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and another for 4th – 9th from 11 a.m. to noon.

Undocumented students allowed to pay in-state tuition

A ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow the University of North Texas to charge out-of-state American citizens higher tuition than undocumented students who live in Texas, reversing a federal district court ruling that had blocked the practice.

Dimmit Chamber golf tourney set Aug. 12

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce is already gearing up their annual golf tournament, set for Aug. 12 at Dimmitt Recreation and Country Club. The event will feature a four-person scramble at $400 per team and includes a meal, drink tickets, two mulligans per golfer and one raffle ticket per golfer.
Cadillac Ranch outside Amarillo.

Cadillac Ranch outside Amarillo.

Weekend fun to be had in the Texas Panhandle

With inflation rising and people trying to stretch every dollar, it is safe to say that many aren’t going on extended vacations and long trips, but there are things in the Texas Panhandle to do and see to take a break from the weekly routine.
Dogs prone to heat stroke in summer

Dogs prone to heat stroke in summer

Dogs prone to heat stroke in summer

With the Texas temperatures rising and the two hottest months of the year underway, dog and cat owners should be aware of heat stroke symptoms like excessive panting, vomiting, diarrhea and distressed behavior.

Chamber golf tourney set Aug. 12

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce is already gearing up their annual golf tournament, set for Aug. 12 at Dimmitt Recreation and Country Club. The event will feature a four-person scramble at $400 per team and includes a meal, drink tickets, two mulligans per golfer and one raffle ticket per golfer.
Nazareth FFA students attended the Area Leadership Conference at Clarendon College and for the fourth year had the Best Chapter T-Shirts. While the Naz girls attending the ALC Banquet had taken official dress but were cut short on getting ready due to a tornado warning.

Nazareth FFA students attended the Area Leadership Conference at Clarendon College and for the fourth year had the Best Chapter T-Shirts. While the Naz girls attending the ALC Banquet had taken official dress but were cut short on getting ready due to a tornado warning.

WTAMU senior name CNFR men’s all-around cowboy

A West Texas A&M University senior scored big at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. CNFR was held June 11 to 17. Quade Hiatt, a senior marketing major from Canyon, won the men’s all-around event at the finals, scoring 365 total points, more than triple of his nearest competitor.
Titan debris found, passengers lost

Titan debris found, passengers lost

Titan debris found, passengers lost

The mystery of the missing Titan submersible came to an end on Thursday after Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger confirmed that a debris field was discovered within the search area.