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The Nazareth Swiftette cross country team earned a trip to the UIL State Cross Country Championships Friday, Oct. 31 after qualifying at the Regional Cross Country Championships. The team placed third overall. Individual results including 14th — Madison Brockman, 23rd — Bridget Osterkamp, 31st — Mallory Wilhelm, 42nd — Zeli Olivas, 52nd — Aubree Rowland and 59th — Jolee Pigg.

The Nazareth Swiftette cross country team earned a trip to the UIL State Cross Country Championships Friday, Oct. 31 after qualifying at the Regional Cross Country Championships. The team placed third overall. Individual results including 14th — Madison Brockman, 23rd — Bridget Osterkamp, 31st — Mallory Wilhelm, 42nd — Zeli Olivas, 52nd — Aubree Rowland and 59th — Jolee Pigg.

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HEADING TO STATE

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
REGIONAL BAND

REGIONAL BAND

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REGIONAL BAND

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Dimmitt High School Marching Band competed Saturday in the Region I UIL Regional Marching Band Contest. Bands were given scores on their halftime shows for the season, and Dimmitt got a Division II Excellent Rating. (CCN photos/Jeff Blackmon)

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AREA FOOTBALL STANDINGS

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
District 1-3A Division II Team District Overall Childress 2-0 6-2 Canadian 1-0 6-1 Dimmitt 1-0 5-2 Tulia 0-2 2-6 Friona 0-2 1-7District 2-1A Division I Team District Overall Nazareth 2-0 5-3 Happy 1-0 2-5 Spring.-Earth 1-1 3-5 Hart 0-1 6-1 Kress 0-2 4-4

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SCORING SUMMARY:

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
1st QuarterNAZ: Cameron Pohlmeier 59 yd Pass from Lincoln Pohlmeier (CNV) 6-0 NAZ: Rhett Ethridge (PAT) 8-0 NAZ: Fletcher Schacher 41 yd Rush (TD) 14-0 SLE: Player 12 12 yd Pass from Player 2 (CNV) 14-6 SLE: Player 6 (PAT) 14-82nd QuarterNAZ: Blaise Snead 32 yd Pass from Rhett Ethridge (CNV) 20-8...
Nazareth tops Wolverines, 68-52

Nazareth tops Wolverines, 68-52

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Nazareth tops Wolverines, 68-52

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Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Nazareth Swifts made a huge statement last week topping district foe Springlake- Earth 68-52 to take control of District 2-1A.Nazareth sits at 2-0 in first place in district play. Only one unbeaten in district opponent remains ... Happy.

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It Started WIth a KIte

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
In the early 80's, perhaps around 82 or 83, my Grandma Sammons went on an actual road trip/vacation with two of her more worldly sisters.I believe it was the only real vacation she ever took in her entire life.She did it right, though.
Jeff Blackmon

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND The 50 Funniest Jokes About All 50 States from Readers’ Digest IllinoisThis is how Chicago got started. A bunch of people in New York said, “Gee, I’m enjoying the crime and the poverty, but it just isn’t cold enough.

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Oct. 25DISD Fall Carnival. Food, games and haunted house. 6 to 8 p.m. at the DHS Activity Center. For booth information, contact Kendra Cantrell at kendra. cantrell@dimmittisd.net.Nov. 2Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will host its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Half a million pets are affected by home fires each year, with more than 40,000 of those animals losing their lives, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.Dr.
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