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The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce held its Christmas Light Parade to kick the holiday off. Judges for the parade were Kelly Taylor, Diane Sanders and Connie Merritt. The bright event featured winners: Best Overall- Fast Eddie’s, Rocking 13 and Van Pelt Real Estate; Shining Star- First United Bank; and Most Festive-Sixth-grade Bobcats. Children also got to enjoy Santa and Mrs. Claus for reading at West Texas Coffee and the Lions Club tree lighting.

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Bright Lights & Santa Claus

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Swiftettes defeat Springlake, 103-24

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Swiftettes defeat Springlake, 103-24

News Staff

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The Nazareth Swiftettes dominated the Springlake Earth Wolverines, breaking the 100-mark in shooting, 103-24.Nazareth hit 26 of 44 2-point shots, nine of 14 3-pointers, 24 of 32 free throws, had 30 assists, 19 offensive rebounds, 17 defensive rebounds, 23 defl ections, 18 steals, one block, 12...

Bobbies defeat Fillies

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Bobbies defeat Fillies

News Staff

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The Dimmitt Bobbies claimed a victory over the Bovina Fillies, 36-32.The Bobbies hit 10 of 28 2-point shots, two of 15 3-pointers, collected 22 rebounds, 27 defensive rebounds, had three assists, three deflections, 12 steals, two block, 14 fouls and 30 turnovers.Top shooter for Dimmitt shooters was...

Swiftettes defeat Wellington, Seminole

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Swiftettes defeat Wellington, Seminole

News Staff

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The Nazareth Swiftettes came in with two two wins against the Wellington Rockets and Seminole Maidens in pool play during the Nazareth Invitational.The Swiftettesdefeated the Rockets, 47-25.Nazareth scored 15 of 35 two-pointers, four of 13 threepointers, five of nine free throws, had 18 assists, 12...

Quinn Minute - Christmas Tree

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Quinn Minute - Christmas Trees

News Staff

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Christmas trees are like distant cousins. They come to your house, surround themselves with presents, and stay a month. Then they begin to shed and need somebody to drive them off.People often do strange things with cut trees.

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States begin rolling out legislation on illegal immigration

News Staff

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

With an estimated 11 million illegal aliens in the United, President-elect Donald Trump haspromised one of the largest deportations in US history and Republican governors and lawmakers in some states are already rolling out proposals that could help him carry out his pledge.Lawmakers in many states...

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EPA bans TCE, PCE chemicals

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has banned two carcinogenic chemicals used in cleaning products and other common household.The chemicals — trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE or perc) — are said to cause multiple kinds of cancers and damage to the kidney, liver...

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Editor’s Message

Lynda Work

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Do not give pets to children or anyone else as a Christmas present. Just don’t do it.Pets are a big commitment that requires time, money and planning – assuming the owner is responsible and doesn’t chunk it outside and ignore it.Impulse pet buys are rarely a good idea.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

As pet owners, we cherish every wag, purr, and playful leap from our furry companions, but our pets can face serious health challenges just like people, including mammary cancer, which closely mirrors breast cancer in humans.Dr. Emma Warry, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of...

The Display for December at Rhoads Memorial Library is by Dimmitt resident Anne Prins. She is exhibiting Christmas cards and postcards from Germany and Norway.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Christmas in Germany and Norway is depicted on colorful cards here at Rhoads Memorial Library, courtesy of Anne Prins of Dimmitt.

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