Homecoming Royalty

HPWD sets new tax rate

The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) board of directors adopted the 2025 ad valorem tax rate at their Sept. 9 regular meeting.

Swifts dominate Owls, 54-6

The Nazareth Swifts beat the Silverton Owls on Friday, 54-6 in a regular season game.

Bobcats topple Mustangs, 48-28

The Dimmitt Bobcats came in a big win at the homecoming game against the Bovina Mustangs, 4828.The Bobcats had three first downs, 33 rushes for 340 yards, two passes and receptions for 74 yards, nine penalties for 85 yards, and one third down conversion for 5 yards.

The death of bipartisanship in Texas

Don’t get it wrong, I am a Republican and have been an active member of my party since I was first able to vote. Some may try to call me a RINO — whatever that is supposed to mean — but I will put my Republican credentials up against anyone, and my record will speak for itself.

Quinn Minute - Goldilocks and the Bears

What’s the real meaning of the fairy tale about Goldilocks?To be frank (although Frank is not my name), “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is more confusing than a stop sign on a roller coaster track.First, you gotta accept that a bear family owns a fancy two-story deep in the woods.

Free College Application Week set for Oct. 13-19

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) today announced Free College Application Week Oct. 13-19.“Texas prioritizes opportunities for students to pursue the best education they need to succeed in high demand, good-paying jobs after graduation,” said Abbott.