UIL 3A Region 1 - DHS Na’Khiyah Porras

Bobcats win one, lose two

The Dimmitt Bobcats fell to the Tulia Hornets, 15-12.Pitching for the Bobcats were Tony Salazar, 3.0 innings, 90 pitches, 46 strikes and four strikeouts, giving up two hits, nine runs, three errors, six walks and one homerun; Kaden Carpio, 1.

Swifts baseball wins five, loses one

The Nazareth Swifts took a big win over the Valley Patriots, 24-17.Winning pitcher was Zane Schulte for five innings, 89 pitches, 59 strikes and eight strikeouts, allowing five hits, three runs, three errors and four walks.

Quinn Minute - Have people improved?

Have people evolved much?We humans possess remarkable powers. We can walk, run, swim, and even fly (if we hold a boarding pass). Other creatures aren’t so adaptable.Fish can swim but walk poorly. Birds can fly, but often misjudge altitude, and end up as hood ornaments.

Keep It Legal

When you hear the word “estate” the image of Downton Abbey might pop into your head. You might think of Earls and Dutchesses. You might think about the kind of money that means great-grandchildren can spend the rest of their lives popping bottles on a yacht in the Mediterranean.

Homeless Heroes gears up fundraiser

A fundraiser led by non- profit Homeless Heroes in Amarillo is gearing up for its project, “Hatch Homes for Heroes.” The organization faces a closing date in May to purchase the old Astro Motel to house homeless veterans and needs about $565,000, of which half has been raised.

Pet Talk

Spring is often described as a time of renewal and beauty, with flowers blooming and trees budding. However, spring flowers and budding trees also cause higher pollen counts, and for those with asthma, higher pollen counts can bring a greater risk of an asthma attack.

Library Lines ...

Our Western collection here at Rhoads Memorial Library has grown, thanks to Natalie (Cline) Bright, who visited us when she spoke to Dimmitt Book Club recently.

The Final Chapter

The stories of our lives develop slowly; first, an introduction and then following chapters. What will people read in my menu page; yours? The opening chapter might hook the reader. We’d all hope it was that one book that avid readers couldn’t put down. They’d continue on and through to the end.

Kroger, Albertsons to sell 579 stores

In an effort to satisfy federal regulators, supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons announced they will sell more of their stores in an effort to move forward with a proposed merger that was announced in October 2022.