Unemployment figures released for April

Unemployment rates were lower in April in 14 states and stable in 36 states and the District of Columbia, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U-3 report on May 19. The national unemployment rate, 3.4 percent on the U-3 report, was little changed from March.

Arrington supports POLICE Act

Representative Jodey Arrington from Texas introduced legislation to protect law enforcement officers and stop defunding of law enforcement agencies.

Malone honored by City Council

Incoming Mayor Scott Sheffy presented outgoing Mayor Roger Malone with a plaque of appreciation for his 32 years of service to the City of Dimmitt at last week’s City Council meeting, recognizing Malone ‘for your many years of service.

County burn ban remains in effect

Castro County Sheriff and Emergency Management Coordinator Sal Rivera said drought conditions persist even with the recent rainfall and the burn ban remains in effect.

Swifts bound for Regional Championship

The Nazareth Swifts, with a season record of 15-4, claimed the Regional semifi nals title against the Claude Mustangs in a double header played at Hodgetown in Amarillo on Thursday.