Dimmitt receives grant for Splash Park

The city of Dimmitt has received a $317,500 non-urban outdoor grant for the Dimmitt Splash Park project. The project includes an accessible route and a recirculating splash pad.

Bobcats lose to Golden Tornadoes

The Dimmitt Bobcats took a loss to the Lamesa Golden Tornadoes, 75-38. The Bobcats offense struggled in the first quarter to put points on the board, with Lamesa taking the lead in the first quarter, 14-5 and extending it in the second quarter, closing the first half ahead 39-8.

Swifts defeat Longhorns

The Nazareth Swifts claimed a victory over the Hart Longhorns, 70-26. Nazareth took the lead in the first quarter 10-3 and widened the lead in the second quarter to close the first half, 24-10. Nazareth shot for big gains in the third and fourth quarters and claimed an easy win.

Bobbies defeated by Lady Cubs

The Dimmitt Bobbies fell to the Brownfield Lady Cubs, 3226. Brownfield took a narrow lead in the first quarter and added to it in the second, closing the first half with Dimmitt trailing 15-7.

TurboxTax barred from advertising services as free

The Federal Trade Commission has barred TurboTax maker Intuit Inc. from advertising its services as “free” unless they are free for all customers, or if eligibility is clearly disclosed.

Bobbies fall to Lady Mustangs

The Dimmitt Bobbies lost their bout against the Denver City Lady Mustangs, 40-32. Dimmitt took the lead in the first quarter, 14-12, but Denver City outshot the Bobbies in the second quarter to take a nine-point lead as the first half ended.

Rodent Health

Say, do you have rats at home? I’m talking about critters with fuzzy ears and whiskers who slither around the house after dark, pick up crumbs, and eat from the dog’s bowl. If they live with you, this information can provide them a higher quality life.

Editor’s Message

I am pretty sure that my cats have an internal builtin boom box and play music throughout their day. The heathen sisters, Dixie and Sheba, hit the play button early in the morning.

Paxton pushes to end whistleblower lawsuit

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to end a whistleblower lawsuit by former top staff members and announced the agency would not contest the facts of the case and would accept any judgement.