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Displayer for the Month of March at Rhoads Memorial Library is Cinde (Sides) Ebeling, a member of the Ogallala Quilters Society. The Dimmitt native is showing some quilting samples that reflect various techniques and color combinations. The Ogallala Quilt Festival will be held in Dimmitt.

Displayer for the Month of March at Rhoads Memorial Library is Cinde (Sides) Ebeling, a member of the Ogallala Quilters Society. The Dimmitt native is showing some quilting samples that reflect various techniques and color combinations. The Ogallala Quilt Festival will be held in Dimmitt.

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LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

Library Lines ... By Gaye Reily
Thursday, March 12, 2026
'Untamed' is the theme of the upcoming Ogallala Quilt Festival 2026 that is set to be held locally March 27-28, 2026.

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DIMMITT BASEBALL UPDATE

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dimmitt Varsity Bobcats Slug Their Way To Victory Against Friona March 10, 2026 Chatham hit two home runs and drove in four as the Dimmitt Bobcats defeated Friona 10-0 on Tuesday at Dimmitt. Chatham homered in the third and fifth innings.Herrera struck out 10 batters on the day.
STATE QUALIFIERS

STATE QUALIFIERS

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STATE QUALIFIERS

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Congratulations to Hart High School’s Adamari Morales-Regional Powerlifting Champion.Morales won Best Light Platform Lifter and Best Deadlift and has qualified for the State Powerlifting Meet.Dimmitt High School’s Lily Rodriguez won the Best Deadlift Light Platform and Best Overall Lifter Light...
The Nazareth Swiftettes won their 27th Girls University Interscholastic League State Championship Thursday in San Antonio at the Alamodone. The Swiftettes topped Saltillo, 43-28, with Kambri Cleavinger being named championship game MVP. (Courtesy photo)

The Nazareth Swiftettes won their 27th Girls University Interscholastic League State Championship Thursday in San Antonio at the Alamodone. The Swiftettes topped Saltillo, 43-28, with Kambri Cleavinger being named championship game MVP. (Courtesy photo)

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LUCKY #27!

Jeff Blackmon
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Making history seems to be a regular occurrence in Castro County during the month of March.This time, it was the Nazareth Swiftettes topping Saltillo 43-28 for state title number 27.Since 1977, the Nazareth Swiftettes have played in 33 University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Championship...
Nazareth Robotics team qualifies for state, world championships

Nazareth Robotics team qualifies for state, world championships

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Nazareth Robotics team qualifies for state, world championships

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Nazareth Robotics Instructor Robert O’Connor has a lot to be proud in his .nal season as ro botics coach.For the third time in the past seven years, Naz robotics qual- i.ed for the world-level FIRST Championship in the FTC program.
The sheep and goat market has experienced typical seasonal supply and demand forces that are driving prices higher. (Michael Miller and Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The sheep and goat market has experienced typical seasonal supply and demand forces that are driving prices higher. (Michael Miller and Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Seasonal supply squeeze drives sheep and goat prices higher

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Texas sheep and goat producers are seeing strong prices this spring as seasonal supply patterns tighten markets while demand remains steady, said a TexasA&MAgriLife Extension Service expert.Premium lamb and goat prices at Texas sale barns recently exceeded $4 per pound and in some cases, approached...
Bobbies Powerlifting Regional Results Lily Rodriguez- 1st Place Jessica Lopez - 4th Place Gisell Santellano- 4th Place Jasmin Toboada - 5th Place

Bobbies Powerlifting Regional Results Lily Rodriguez- 1st Place Jessica Lopez - 4th Place Gisell Santellano- 4th Place Jasmin Toboada - 5th Place

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BOBBIES POWERLIFTING

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
DIMMITT TRACK RESULTS

DIMMITT TRACK RESULTS

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DIMMITT TRACK RESULTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Mens Results Muleshoe Meet100 Meters Varsity Boys - Finals 1. Joaquin Arias, 10.6PB6. Romeo Lopez, 11.8PB Isiah Sifuentez, SCR100 Meters JV Boys - Finals6. John Paz, 12.2PB7. Jaiden Martinez, 12.3PB11. Alan Terrazas, 13.0200 Meters Varsity Boys - Finals 2. Jared Phares, 24.1PB6.

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Crop Water Use

Kristie Keys
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Water continues to be the most limiting factor in crop production across the Texas High Plains.
Jeff Blackmon

Jeff Blackmon

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhat kind of music do mummies listen to?Wrap music! How do you make a Venetian blind?Poke him in the eyes! What do you call it when Batman skips church?Christian Bales! What would bears be without bees?Ears!
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