Local students graduate, make Dean’s list at ENMU, ASU

Eastern New Mexico University's Greyhound Arena hosted Spring Commencement at ENMU-Portales, with 427 candidates walking across the stage for graduation on Saturday, May 14, The following area students graduated: Nazavy Barron and Esperanza Guerrero of Hart.

National Dairy Month 2022: Lots to celebrate as Texas milk production booming

During June – National Dairy Month – Texas dairy farmers and Texas dairy lovers deserve to be toasted with an extra-large glass of milk.

TAMU System: No tuition increase for Fall 2022 semester

The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents will not increase tuition for Fall 2022, Chairman of the Board Tim Leach said today.

TTU National Ranching Heritage Center offers summer youth classes

Children who have completed first through fifth grade will have unique opportunities for summer activities through Texas Tech University’s National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC). The Summer Youth Classes will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 13-17.

NOAA predicts above-normal hurricane season

Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season.

Editor’s Message

I know parents are asking themselves this question today: As a parent concerned about the safety of my child at school how do I get involved? I know many are feeling helpless to effect change.

Dating

I often eat lunch with a group of downtown buddies. Last meeting, we discussed our dating years. Some of these guys are currently unmarried, but not by choice. A few of them have something to offer a lady, but others might be disqualified from reputable dating sites.

Castro County Community Calendar

Community Calendar June 1-July 29 Rhoads Memorial Summer Reading Program. The summer theme is Oceans of Possibility. Prizes for completion of reading lists. June 2 Diabetes Support Group. Rhoads Memorial Library. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Naz Swifts State Bound

The Nazareth Swifts punched their ticket to state, beating the #1 ranked Ira Bulldogs in two of three games in the Regional playoffs this past weekend. Both teams came to the Region I-1A baseball championship series undefeated.

DISD announces staff changes

The 2022-23 DISD school year will bring some changes to staffing, both in administration and coaching. Maritssa Flores will be relocating from the Richardson Elementary campus to become the Dimmitt High School principal.