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Texas A&M fired head football coach Jimbo Fisher. Associate head coach Elijah Robinson is expected to serve as the team’s interim coach until the position is filled.

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Aggies fire head football coach

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Texas A&M officially fired head football coach Jimbo Fisher this past weekend, as was confirmed by Director of Athletics Ross Bjork in a statement saying there will be a “change in Aggie football leadership.”

Former DHS XC runner Azariah Gonzalez, freshman at McPherson College in Kansas, is carrying on his tough tradition of competition, qualifying for the NAIA National Championships.

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Gonzalez qualifies for NAIA nationals

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Dimmitt graduate and former DHS cross country runner Azariah Gonzalez is making tracks at McPherson College in Kansas.

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Illegal immigrants killed in high speed chase

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Eight people died Wednesday when the driver of a car suspected of carrying illegal immigrants tried to outrun deputies from the Zavala County’s Sheriff’s Office. The accident happened on a South Texas highway near Batesville, about 80 miles southwest of San Antonio.

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Editor’s Message

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Remember back to past holiday dinners, one comes to mind when we were in the Air Force and stationed in New Jersey. My husband had several bachelor friends who were regularly invited over for dinner, and they decided to return our generosity by inviting us to a holiday dinner.

Football’s most important player

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Football’s most important player

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

What’s the most important position on a football team? I vote for the center. Some pay more attention to the quarterback or running backs, but without the center they’d just be standing around. The center starts each play.

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Nov. 16 Country View Cake Auction. 5:30 p.m. at CVL. Cakes and donation delivery by 2:30 p.m. day of auction. Benefits residents of CVL for activities/outings. Nov. 19 Annual Thanksgiving Service. Fourth & Bedford Church of Christ. 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served after services.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

More and more people are practicing farming because they enjoy the outdoors, animals, and the fruits of their labor as opposed to farming as a primary source of income. Even though “hobby farming” can be a fun activity, it still requires dedication and careful planning.

Library Lines ...

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Dimmitt Book Club recently met here at Rhoads Memorial Library to view a movie, “Miss Potter”, shown by Libby Cleveland. Renee Zellweger starred in the title role of Beatrix Potter, author and illustrator best known for her books featuring Peter Rabbit.

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Abbott announces reward for shooting suspects at Pearland

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott announced a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and capture of Texas DPS top 10 fugitives involved in a shooting at a Pearland flea market on Sunday. The shooting incident killed one child and injured four others at Cole’s Flea Market.

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Regulators receive 132 applications for medical marijuana dispensaries

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

According to officials, Texas regulators have received 132 applications to open medical marijuana dispensaries, but it’s not clear how many will be approved, or when. The window to apply to operate under the state’s Compassionate Use Program (CUP) opened last January and closed in April.

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