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The Dimmitt High School Top Ten Banquet was held last Wednesday honoring the top-of-the-class students. The event began with a prayer followed by a meal and then recognition of the

Naz tennis snags gold medals

Nazareth tennis athletes brought home two state championship titles after competing in the UIL tournament this past weekend at Texas A&M-College Station. Nazareth had five competing for state titles. Maddie

Sanchez snags silver

DHS runner Jace Sanchez brought home the silver medal in the 3200 meter after winning runner up at the state competition in Austin last Friday. He is signed to join

Sanchez claims runner-up in state 3200 meter

Dimmitt Cross Country/Track runner J ace Sanchez closed out his high school career winning runner-up at the Texas U IL State Track Meet this past weekend. Sanchez traveled to U

County, city sales tax revenue down

Though two Castro County cities lost ground on sales tax revenue in April, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reported that state sales tax revenue totaled $2.8 billion in April, 3 percent

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Dimmitt High School Class of 2019

DHS honors Top Ten

The Dimmitt High School Top Ten Banquet was held last Wednesday honoring the top-of-the-class students.

Hats & Heels Gala has record year

On April 27, the Plains Medical Foundation hosted their fourth Hats and Heels Gala at Sunrise Farms in Nazareth, Texas.

Sports

Naz tennis snags gold medals

Nazareth tennis athletes brought home two state championship titles after competing in the UIL tournament this past weekend at Texas A&M-College Station.

Naz athletes close out successful year

Nazareth Swifts and Swiftettes ended the school year on a big note at their athletic banquet. The athletes chalked up a good record in all sports in the 2018-19 season.

TTU offensive coordinator visits DHS coaches

Texas Tech offensive coordinator David Yost paid a visit to the Dimmitt ISD field house last Wednesday to discuss the student athletes with DHS athletic director and head football coach Aaron Manou

Opinion

A Slightly Different View

The Insurrection Act of 1807 is a United States federal law (10 U.S.C.

By Bill Holland

Tariff war emptying American wallets

U.S. tariffs imposed on China and other countries have resulted in higher prices and costs for American consumers and businesses. This isn’t opinion, it is fact.

By Lynda Bryant Work

A Slightly Different View

The good news is renewal becomes possible when the entire rotten status quo collapses in a putrid heap of broken promises, dysfunctional institutions, blatant lies, unpayable debts and cascading

By Bill Holland

Lifestyle

Castro County Community Calendar

Community

May 27

Wedding Shower of Bayli Bryant and Adam Wright

May 11, 2019 at the home of Sherri Bradley, Dimmitt, Texas.

Summer Showcase concerts begin May 23

The Buddy Holly Center announced the line-up for the annual Summer Showcase Concert Series. Performances are free and held every Thursday evening from 5:3 0 to 7:3 0 p.m.

Obituaries

Martinez

Santos L. Martinez Sr. 84 of Dimmitt passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 in Dimmitt. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Mohan

Cora Faye Mohan, 81 of Dimmitt, Texas, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Dimmitt. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.

Doris Lindsey Flynt

Doris Lindsey Flynt passed away on May 13, 2019. She was born on August 13, 1923 to L.A. and Sophie Stillwell of Memphis, Texas.

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