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Unemployment figures improve

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Unemployment rates were lower in April in 13 states and the District of Columbia and stable in 37 states, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. All 50 states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier. The national unemployment rate, 3.
Lujan, Garcia sign to compete at next level

Lujan, Garcia sign to compete at next level

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Lujan, Garcia sign to compete at next level

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Dimmitt High School cross country runners and tracksters Jordan Garcia and Kaylee Lujan signed letters of intent to compete at colleges. Lujan signed with Oklahoma Panhandle State University and Garcia signed with East Central University in Oklahoma.
GEAR finals contest updates

GEAR finals contest updates

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GEAR finals contest updates

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Castro County 4-H and Dimmitt Middle School robotics had a strong day the Texas Tech GEAR (Get Excited About Robotics) finals contest on Saturday. The DMS team of Josh Seaton Roman Holguin, and Ivan Godinez placed first in their division.

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RES GT to hold summer camp

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
A GT summer camp is scheduled at Richardson Elementary for GT students. The camp will offer engineering challenges, project creations and science experiments. Student can participate in one of two groups. Incoming 4th through 5th grade will attend on June 6-7, 9 a.m. to noon.
Keep Roads Safe: Tips to

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Keep Roads Safe: Tips to Stop Driving Distracted

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Driving fatalities in the United States are at the highest point since 2008, yet new research reveals that many are unaware of the enhanced risk and are actively making choices that increase the danger on the roads.
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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
From tips, to travel gear, to hotel recommendations, everything related to pet travel seems to revolve around the canine set, leaving some cat parents to wonder whether it’s possible to take their beloved furkids along on trips.
Rhoads Memorial Library Director Gaye Reily, left, and Assistant Director Sulema Oltivero sort through 237 new books and 40 DVDs purchased via two grants totaling $3,750 for the Juvenile section. The items arrive in time for the Summer Reading program that starts on June 1.

Rhoads Memorial Library Director Gaye Reily, left, and Assistant Director Sulema Oltivero sort through 237 new books and 40 DVDs purchased via two grants totaling $3,750 for the Juvenile section. The items arrive in time for the Summer Reading program that starts on June 1.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Razzy Bailey's song lyrics of "I got nine million, nine hundred ninety-nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine tears to go" has been playing in my head the past few months.
Health Maintenance

Health Maintenance

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Health Maintenance

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Did you ever have a perfect day, 24 hours when everything went right? I had one yesterday, and it scared me. I woke up at seven, feeling great. That’s crazy, because if I breathe normally before my morning coffee, something’s not right.

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Foolish to Try

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Think about it… You won’t need a thing! If you watch TV, you’ve seen commercials. I’d guess that (like me) you’ve been enticed to buy their products and thought ‘I need that.’ Maybe you did; maybe not. Capitalism is not evil; it helps us fill basic needs. All of our needs are temporary.
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