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DISD VATRE targets state funding

DISD VATRE targets state funding

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DISD VATRE targets state funding

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Castro County voters will be headed to the polls and among other important issues, will be casting votes on the Dimmitt ISD Voter-Approval Tax Rate. (VATRE). State law requires that school districts seek voter approval to raise their tax rate above the prescribed amount.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austion placed about 2,000 military personnel and a range of units on high alert as the Israel-Hamas war continues to heat up. U.S. naval vessels and aircraft have been deployed or are already on site at bases and in Israeli waters.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austion placed about 2,000 military personnel and a range of units on high alert as the Israel-Hamas war continues to heat up. U.S. naval vessels and aircraft have been deployed or are already on site at bases and in Israeli waters.

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U.S. troops on alert to deploy

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
At least 2,000 American troops have been put on heightened alert to deploy in response to the conflict in Israel, according to a Pentagon statement released on Tuesday.
Bobcats QB Jack Lunsford prepares to launch a pass. (Dimmitt Sports Media)

Bobcats QB Jack Lunsford prepares to launch a pass. (Dimmitt Sports Media)

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Bobcats fall to Lynx

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Dimmitt Bobcats fell to the Spearman Lynx in a district game last Friday, 45-19. Spearman gained a 28point lead over the Bobcats who scored a single touchdown in the first half.
The Nazareth FFA Livestock Judging Team competed at the Heart O Texas competition this past weekend.

The Nazareth FFA Livestock Judging Team competed at the Heart O Texas competition this past weekend.

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Naz FFA at Heart O Texas

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
DHS boys and girls varsity cross country ran a strong race and came out on top with team first places and will advance to Regionals on Oct. 23-24 in Lubbock at Mae Simmons Park.

DHS boys and girls varsity cross country ran a strong race and came out on top with team first places and will advance to Regionals on Oct. 23-24 in Lubbock at Mae Simmons Park.

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DHS boys and girls varsity cross country

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Texas Tech scores win over Baylor

Texas Tech scores win over Baylor

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Texas Tech scores win over Baylor

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Texas Tech Red Raiders scored a huge road-trip win over the Baylor Bears – quite a feat after last year’s loss 45-17.
With big team wins at the district cross country meet, DHS/ DMS assistant coach Haley Bonila and head coach Jason Ayala show off the first-place plaques earned by theDHS varsity girls and boys, DHS JV boys, and DMS boys.

With big team wins at the district cross country meet, DHS/ DMS assistant coach Haley Bonila and head coach Jason Ayala show off the first-place plaques earned by theDHS varsity girls and boys, DHS JV boys, and DMS boys.

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District Cross Country Meet

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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Israel declares war on Hamas

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Israel formally declared war this past Sunday against the Palestinian Hamas and ordered the complete siege of Gaza after the militant organization attacked several locations in Israel on Saturday.
Candy: a sweet history

Candy: a sweet history

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Candy: a sweet history

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
My friend Debi asks, “Why do they call the little candy ‘fun sizes?’ Wouldn’t it be more fun to eat a big one?” Wow, Debi, what a flavorful question. Let me chew on that a little with my sweet tooth. Candy has been around throughout recorded history.
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