On Tuesday, Texas Speaker Dade Phelan announced the creation of an Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires.Representative Ken King, from Canadian, will serve as the chair of this committee which will include Representatives Burrows and Hunter, as well as community members Jason Abraham…
Sheriff Sal Rivera presented his monthly report to the Castro County Commissioners Court, updating them on county law enforcement calls, the jail report and fire departments.Total calls for service in January included the Castro County Sheriff’s Office with 62; Dimmitt Police Department, 35: Texas…
President Joe Biden released a $7.3 trillion federal budget on Monday for the 2025 fiscal year, showing a 4.7% increase over the current budget.The budget, while complying with spending caps that House Republicans pushed in last year’s Fiscal Responsibility Act in exchange for raising the debt…
The final results of the 2024 Water Level Observations for the High Plains Water District have been tallied after HPWD staff measured approximately 1,340 observation wells in the Ogallala and EdwardsTrinity (High Plains) Aquifers during early 2024 to determine the water level changes since 2023.…
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $980.9 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 2.2 percent less than in March 2023.Total net payments statewide to counties was $63,694,546, compared to 2023 during the…
Xcel Energy released a statement last Thursday acknowledging that its facilities may have played a part in igniting the massive Smokehouse Creek wildfire, which is now the largest the Texas history.The fire has killed at least two people, destroyed hundreds of buildings and livestock, and was one…
With the pursuit of fitness and wellness continuing to be a top priority for many, Welch Rehab, in Dimmitt, offers essential guidance to individuals striving for success in their exercise routines.Understanding the importance of safe and effective practices, Welch Rehab aims to equip individuals…
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday released his 2024 Report to the People of Texas looking back over all that was accomplished in 2023—a year of historic firsts—and sharing his vision for the year ahead.Released in interim years whentheTexasLegislaturedoes not meet and no formal State of the State…
Texas voters in the Republican Party across Texas headed to the polls last Tuesday to weigh in, not just on candidate choices, but also on 13 propositions on the Republican primary ballot.The propositions on primary ballots are basically surveys that help parties decide their priorities and…
On Tuesday, Texas Speaker Dade Phelan announced the creation of an Investigative Committee on the…
Sheriff Sal Rivera presented his monthly report to the Castro County Commissioners Court, updating…
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special…
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Easter is always a great way to spend time with family and get away from cell phones and computers, but it needs to be planned out for the kids to keep them…
President Joe Biden released a $7.3 trillion federal budget on Monday for the 2025 fiscal year, showing a 4.7% increase over the current budget.The budget,…
While it may be tempting to let your dog run loose in open spaces when no other animals are around, it’s essential to recognize the potential risks involved.…
Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that food processors will be able to put “Product of USA” only on packages of meat, poultry, and egg products if the animals…
The Dimmitt Bobbies competed at the Plainview Bulldog Relays on Feb. 23 along with 15 other area schools.Top performers for the Bobbies varsity were Makala…