Abbott calls special session

Governor Greg Abbott at the request of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, called for special session of the Texas Legislature, was to begin Monday at 9 p.m. Only the governor can call a special legislative session. Lawmakers can only pass bills related to the agenda the governor sets.

Price is Right Live coming to Lubbock

The popular game show, Price is Right Live, is set to come to Lubbock.

DISD honors teachers at luncheon

Sponsored by the Dimmitt Athletic Booster Club, the first annual end-of-school year Color Run is in the books and was a big success with lots of participants and fun.

Pet Talk

Raising adorable puppies can be as challenging as it is exciting, especially because of the speed at which they are developing, both physically and mentally. So, knowing the general timeline of their growth can help owners prepare to meet a puppy’s evolving needs.

Library Lines ...

IT’S HEEERE! The longawaited eighth and final installment in the “Seven Sisters” series has arrived here at Rhoads Memorial Library and is ready for checkout. “Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt” by Lucinda Riley and Harry Whittaker. We ordered two copies as we anticipate they will be in high demand.

Maxwells celebrate 50 years of marriage

Leroy and Linda Maxwell of Dimmitt were honored with a Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration this past Saturday in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Dimmitt.

Nazareth Academic UIL

Nazareth Academic UIL state qualifiers traveled to compete in their respective competitions this past Wednesday. Even with the last of school rolling around, Naz students are still busy, with academic competitions, baseball playoffs and the Area 1 FFA Convention.

Dimmitt HOSA members

Dimmitt HOSA members were invited to present to the Texas Association of School Boards at WTAMU. They presented their year including Sports Medicine, Health Education, CNA/PCT, Health Careers, Teddy Bear Clinic, and Health Career Photography.