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'Censorship is to art as lynching is to justice.' Such an observation applies to Banned Books Week which spans Oct. 5-11, 2025. Theme of this year's event is 'Censorship is so 1984.

FARM BUREAU HOLDS ANNUAL CONVENTION

THURSDAY ACCIDENT

The Castro County Sheriff’s Office, Dimmitt Fire Department and Castro County EMS responded to a single vehicle rollover Oct. 2 on Hwy 385 south of Dimmitt at 6:05 p.m.

Dimmitt’s Mendoza named to WTAMU homecoming court

Students representing one of West Texas A&M University’s most active organizations were crowned Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the Buffalo football game Oct. 4.

Swiftetteswindistrict cross country meet

Nazareth’s Swiftette Cross Country teams had a great day at the District Meet in Plainview Tuesday.The varsity girls team placed first and is advancing to the Regional Meet at Mae Simmons on Oct. 20. The team will be racing at noon.

Slaton tops Bobcats 21-15, district starts Friday

Now the real season begins.The Dimmitt Bobcats will face their first district test tomorrow night at home against Tulia in a district match up that brings along with it lots of playoff implications.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDThe Quotes of Steven Wright:1 - I’d kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.2 - Borrow money from pessimists -- they don’t expect it back.3 - Half the people you know are below average.4 - 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.5 - 82.

ALAS, POOR YORICK

My brother and I were desperate for entertainment as kids, only we didn’t know it. There was always something to do around the farm. Rocks to throw, sticks to sword fight with, things to shoot, blow up, or burn. And you never, EVER, mentioned to a parent that you were bored.Not ever.