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HPWD competes district water measurements

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The final results of the 2024 Water Level Observations for the High Plains Water District have been tallied after HPWD staff measured approximately 1,340 observation wells in the Ogallala and EdwardsTrinity (High Plains) Aquifers during early 2024 to determine the water level changes since...
Jodey Arrington

Jodey Arrington

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Biden faces resistance on FY2025 budget

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
President Joe Biden released a $7.3 trillion federal budget on Monday for the 2025 fiscal year, showing a 4.7% increase over the current budget.The budget, while complying with spending caps that House Republicans pushed in last year’s Fiscal Responsibility Act in exchange for raising the debt...
Sheriff Sal Rivera

Sheriff Sal Rivera

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Sheriff presents report to commissioners

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Sheriff Sal Rivera presented his monthly report to the Castro County Commissioners Court, updating them on county law enforcement calls, the jail report and fire departments.Total calls for service in January included the Castro County Sheriff’s Office with 62; Dimmitt Police Department, 35: Texas...
King appointed to committee on wildfires

King appointed to committee on wildfires

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King appointed to committee on wildfires

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
On Tuesday, Texas Speaker Dade Phelan announced the creation of an Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires.Representative Ken King, from Canadian, will serve as the chair of this committee which will include Representatives Burrows and Hunter, as well as community members Jason Abraham...
Dimmitt Bobcats Tony Salazar threw a perfect game and led his team to a 21-0 victory over Hale Center. He pitched 4.0 flawless innings, not allowing a single hit, run, or walk, with strikeouts.

Dimmitt Bobcats Tony Salazar threw a perfect game and led his team to a 21-0 victory over Hale Center. He pitched 4.0 flawless innings, not allowing a single hit, run, or walk, with strikeouts.

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Dimmitt Bobcats Tony Salazar

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Muleshoe Golf Tournament – DHS girls – first place team. Alexis Quiroz, first place; Renata Rodriguez, third place. The Bobbies also tied for first place at the Tulia Golf Tourney, with Alexis Quiroz placing 3rd overall.

Muleshoe Golf Tournament – DHS girls – first place team. Alexis Quiroz, first place; Renata Rodriguez, third place. The Bobbies also tied for first place at the Tulia Golf Tourney, with Alexis Quiroz placing 3rd overall.

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Muleshoe Golf Tournament

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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Bobbies tracksters compete in Plainview

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Dimmitt Bobbies competed at the Plainview Bulldog Relays on Feb. 23 along with 15 other area schools.Top performers for the Bobbies varsity were Makala Delgado , who won the high jump competition, and Na’Khiyah Porras, who placed second in shot put.Staying in the top 10 DHS varsity athletes...
Quinn Minute - Why I always carry a business card

Quinn Minute - Why I always carry a business card

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Quinn Minute - Why I always carry a business card

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
When I’m at an event with people I’ve never seen before, I depend on my business card for salvation.Even if you don’t have a job, a card lets you display credentials to get one.

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TDI offers tips on filing home, property insurance claims

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is urging residents whose property was damaged by Texas wildfires to contact their insurance company to file claims as soon as possible.With more than 500 homes and structures destroyed or damaged in recent events, it is important to be organized to ensure...
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