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SB 16 targets proof of citizenship to vote

Richard Lee
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Texans registering to vote would have to provide proof of citizenship in order to register to vote in state and local elections under a bill, SB 16, which is being considered by the Senate State Affairs Committee.Committee chair Sen. Bryan Hughes said that DPS removed 6,500 non-citizens from voter...
The Dimmitt High Boys golf team competed at Vega and placed second overall as a team. Uriel Prieto placed second as an individual.

The Dimmitt High Boys golf team competed at Vega and placed second overall as a team. Uriel Prieto placed second as an individual.

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Silva awarded Thoma Scholars scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Daniel Duenes Silva, a senior at Dimmitt High School, has been selected as a recipient of the four-year Thoma Scholars Program scholarship.
Nazareth FFA Gracie White won big at the Houston Livestock Show, competing in the Veterinary Science Contest. She earned the championship for individual high point. White has been a strong competitor in the event for the last two years. The Nazareth Veterinary Science team placed fifth overall at Houston, with other team members Michael Fulkerson and Beck Paulsen.

Nazareth FFA Gracie White won big at the Houston Livestock Show, competing in the Veterinary Science Contest. She earned the championship for individual high point. White has been a strong competitor in the event for the last two years. The Nazareth Veterinary Science team placed fifth overall at Houston, with other team members Michael Fulkerson and Beck Paulsen.

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A Major Stock Show Win

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
THSWPA State Championships

THSWPA State Championships

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THSWPA State Championships

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association state championship meets for 3A Division 2, 1A/2A and Unequipped were held at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinberg, Texas on March 13.Dimmitt and Hart High School lifters competing were DHSJuliaLaRue(Unequipped, weight class123), DHS Estraya Rubio,...
DHS Girls Golf team

DHS Girls Golf team

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DHS Girls Golf team

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
DHS Girls Golf team won first place at the Vega Tournament 1st place team. Bray Chavira was first place individual, and Alexis Quiroz was second place individual.

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Abbott directs TEA to investigate social transitioning incident

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott last Thursday sent a letter to Representative Steve Toth to thank him for highlighting unethical actions by educators to “socially transition” a student at Bellaire High School and to notify him that he directed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to investigate the incident.Under...
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their two-legged companions.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The high winds of last Friday brought some excitement to us here at Rhoads Memorial Library when the trap door accessing our roof blew open. It was about 9:45 a.m. when Sulema and I heard a sickening thud up above. (It occurred to me: when is an unexpected thud or thump not sickening?
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