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Ogallala Quilt Festival set for April 3-5

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The annual Ogallala Quilt Festival 2025 is fast approaching and will be held on April 3-5.The event, themed Limitless Explorations, will offer tough competition, great exhibits, classes and special dinners and awards.The featured teacher for the festival will be Gyleen X. Fitzgerald, from...

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County Commissioners approve property bid proposal

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Castro County Commissioners Court met on Feb. 24 and approved a proposal to purchase property in Hart.The county submitted a big of $5,350, of which the city of Hart would receive $1,100, Castro County, $1,465, and Hart ISD, $1,785.
State Semifinals Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Naz Swiftettes 11 6 14 10 41 Jayton Jaybirds 4 4 6 1 15

State Semifinals Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Naz Swiftettes 11 6 14 10 41 Jayton Jaybirds 4 4 6 1 15

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Swiftettes State Bound

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Nazareth Swiftettes were on top of their game against the Jayton Jaybirds at the state semifinals game on Monday evening at Lubbock Christian University, claiming the victory 41-15.The Swiftettes will advance to play in the state championship game on Thursday at the Alamodome in San Antonio...

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Measles epidemic continues to spread

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The measles epidemic continues to grow in West Texas and is now up to 124 cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), with many in the South Plains region of the state.Thus far, DSHS reported that 18 patients have been hospitalized, and five cases were in vaccinated...
Swiftettes capture Regional Semifi nals

Swiftettes capture Regional Semifi nals

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Swiftettes capture Regional Semifinals

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Nazareth Swiftettes continue to advance in the playoffs, beating the Sands Lady Mustangs in the Regional semifinals this past Monday, 56-21.The Swiftettes gained a 13point lead in the first quarter and closed the first half, ahead by 26 points, with a score of 38-12.
Swiftettes capture Area title

Swiftettes capture Area title

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Swiftettes capture Area title

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Nazareth Swiftettes defeated the McLean Lady Tigers 64-36 in the Area playoffs last Thursday.The Swiftettes(25-9, 12-0) advance to the Regional semifinal on Feb. 17 at Lubbock Roosevelt High School to play the winner of the Sands/Gutherie game.Nazareth hit 16 of 38 2-point shots, six of 23...
Dimmitt High School baseball held the Bobcats vs Alumni Scrimmage this past Saturday at the DISD Ballpark.

Dimmitt High School baseball held the Bobcats vs Alumni Scrimmage this past Saturday at the DISD Ballpark.

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Dimmitt High School

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Dimmitt Bobbies Golf team

The Dimmitt Bobbies Golf team

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The Dimmitt Bobbies Golf team

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Dimmitt Bobbies Golf team were the Varsity Girls Champions at the Hornet Golf Invitational hosted byhelp people with disabilities. Considered the largest high school basketball tournament in the nation, the 65th an-

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Creating and Sustaining Rural Culture

Walter Wendler, Wtamu President
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Geography and culture in small communities play essential roles in shaping various traditions, practices and ways of life, according to Spatial Post. While culture seems to exist independently of place in some areas, it is not the case in smaller rural communities.
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