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Bewail My Fears

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Thursday, March 20, 2025
I am cowardly by nature, thrive on acceptance and wince at rejection. Yet, standing upon my Christian convictions is not optional; it is essential.
The Police Department has added two new units to patrol the city with. The Dimmitt City Council voted to upgrade to units with the latest equipment for it police officers.

The Police Department has added two new units to patrol the city with. The Dimmitt City Council voted to upgrade to units with the latest equipment for it police officers.

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SB 8 addresses cooperation between immigration authorities

Richard Lee
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Sheriffs in large counties would be required to enter into agreements with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce certain immigration laws under SB 8, a bill considered by the Senate State Affairs Committee on Monday.While the bill, authored by Sen. Charles Schwertner, only applies...

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Senate panel approves bills combatting cost of housing

Richard Lee
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Several bills were approved by the Senate Local Government Committee that would make it easier to build new housing and are an effort to lower the cost of housing by increasing the supply.While Texas enjoys a relatively lower cost of living relative to other states, the price of housing continues...
High wind, sand wreak havoc in Panhandle, South Plains

High wind, sand wreak havoc in Panhandle, South Plains

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High wind, sand wreak havoc in Panhandle, South Plains

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Last Friday’s strong winds and dust storm pounded the Texas Panhandle with electrical and internet outages, property damage, road closures and 42 vehicle crashes, three which were fatal.The National Weather Service reported that Dimmitt had gusts up to 84 mph.
City approves splash pad contract

City approves splash pad contract

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City approves splash pad contract

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Dimmitt City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 17 and unanimously approved to contract with Oasis Water Playgrounds for construction of the City’s new splash pad project.“The splash pad, a $630K project, will include a total area of 4,200 square feet with dry zones extending...

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Federal judge orders agencies to reinstate probationary employees

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been ordered by a federal judge to reinstate the probationary employees it fired.The U.S. District Judge William Alsup of the Northern District of California ruling applies to thousands of employees at six agencies, in additionto the departments of...
Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

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Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for March, 10.2 percent more than in March 2024.These allocations are based on sales made in January by businesses that report sales tax...
Dimmitt Bobcats Powerlifting competed at the THSPA Region 1 Division 3 Powerlifting Meet on March 8 in Brownfield. Three team members qualified to compete at state (right) including Dallas Starkey (2nd/wt. class 114), Arnoldo Ogaz (2nd/wt. class 165), and Ga’Quorie Chatham (2nd/wt. class 242). Other team members competing were Abrahm Chavez, Shaun Mick, Marco Silva and Angel Fuentes. The state meet will be held in Abilene on March 22.

Dimmitt Bobcats Powerlifting competed at the THSPA Region 1 Division 3 Powerlifting Meet on March 8 in Brownfield. Three team members qualified to compete at state (right) including Dallas Starkey (2nd/wt. class 114), Arnoldo Ogaz (2nd/wt. class 165), and Ga’Quorie Chatham (2nd/wt. class 242). Other team members competing were Abrahm Chavez, Shaun Mick, Marco Silva and Angel Fuentes. The state meet will be held in Abilene on March 22.

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Xcel monitors fire risk in region

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Xcel Energy is preparing for severe weather and wildfire risk with predictions of high wind speeds and low relativity in the forecast for the service area.Due to excessively dry conditions and large amounts of fuel, wildfire risk will increase across the region, and is expected to peak on Friday,...
Quinn Minute - Who’s Calling?

Quinn Minute - Who’s Calling?

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Quinn Minute - Who’s Calling?

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The phone rings several times a day at my “office,” a place under the stairs where we used to store cleaning supplies. I equipped it with a TV tray to hold my computer, and a carboard box to house my “research materials.”My hope was to attract customer calls for writing assignments.

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Measles outbreak continues

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
There were 223 cases reported by the Texas Department of State Health Services on Tuesday, and the outbreak has resulted in the death of one unvaccinated school-aged child.As far as the impact measles has had on the region, the majority of the medical care has been provided in Lubbock with 50...
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