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Display for the month of December, 2025, at Rhoads Memorial Library focuses on the Grinch. Family members of the library staff who are showing off the display are, kneeling from left, Francisco Medina, Ava Oltivero, and Andre Oltivero. Standing, from left, are Hugo Sanchez, Kehlani Oltivero, and Grace Medina.

Display for the month of December, 2025, at Rhoads Memorial Library focuses on the Grinch. Family members of the library staff who are showing off the display are, kneeling from left, Francisco Medina, Ava Oltivero, and Andre Oltivero. Standing, from left, are Hugo Sanchez, Kehlani Oltivero, and Grace Medina.

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LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Yuletide decor abounds here at Rhoads Memorial Library as our large tree and Christmas decorations are making their annual appearance throughout the facility.
Sing a Song of Christmas Sunday at 4 p.m.

Sing a Song of Christmas Sunday at 4 p.m.

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Sing a Song of Christmas Sunday at 4 p.m.

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Vickie Jennings, Merton Knightly, Libby Cleveland, Ricky Kuntz, Diane Sanders, Karron Smith and Jerry Frazier, representing Castro County’s Interfaith Singers, invite you to join them Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m. at The Gathering Place (West Texas Coffee) in Dimmitt for a Christmas cantata.
Dimmitt High School Bobcat Band

Dimmitt High School Bobcat Band

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PARADE OF LIGHTS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
This year’s winners of the light parade were: Best Overall- Western Equipment’s Elf Service Shining Star- the Lopez Family Most Creative- Simply Grace Aesthetics & Wellness Special thanks goes to the Dimmitt Police Department for guiding traffic, parade judges Jennifer Sullivan, Jason Hamlin, and...
(Left to right) Mrs. Rocio Morales, Baylor Navarro, Rudy Fuentes, Yandel Sanchez, Keenan Hernandez, Diego Duenes, JJ Rodriguez, Mr. Don Bell. This team is in 7th place, remaining inside the critical top eight cutoff required to move forward. Their steady growth since the first meet reflects their dedication to improving both robot performance and match strategy.

(Left to right) Mrs. Rocio Morales, Baylor Navarro, Rudy Fuentes, Yandel Sanchez, Keenan Hernandez, Diego Duenes, JJ Rodriguez, Mr. Don Bell. This team is in 7th place, remaining inside the critical top eight cutoff required to move forward. Their steady growth since the first meet reflects their dedication to improving both robot performance and match strategy.

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AREA ROBOTICS DISTRICT RESULTS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
This past weekend’s robotics district meet showcased the hard work, determination, and rapid growth of local student teams who have been preparing tirelessly since their first district competition on November 8th.

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I’m not an idiot ...

Chuck Bednorz
Thursday, December 4, 2025
I'm not an idiot. Well, not a complete idiot- at least not about everything. There are some things I can do quite well. I can refinish an old gun and make it beautiful again. I’m good at international travel, even if I don't speak the language. I'm good in a medical emergency.
LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny state laws Pennsylvania:• A special cleaning ordinance bans homemakers from hiding dirt and dust under a rug in a dwelling. • All fire hydrants must be checked one hour before all fires. • If a motorist sees a horse...

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LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Now that we have gathered our wits about us here at Rhoads Memorial Library following Thanksgiving’s turkey-induced coma, we are making plans for our second Adult Winter Reading Program.
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