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Sherri Harrison

Sherri Harrison

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Petition filed against Bailey County judge

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Bailey County Judge, Sherri Harrison, faces possible removal after a petition was filed alleging “incompetence, official misconduct and habitual drunkenness,” which could have ramifications on multiple cases.
Bobcats Champs at Tourney

Bobcats Champs at Tourney

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Bobcats Champs at Tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Castro County Kids Inc. Dimmitt Bobcats 8-year-old baseball team finished unbeaten this past weekend with a 5-0 record and were named the 7 to 8-year-old champions at the West Texas A&M 8U Tournament in Canyon.

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Senior citizens facing malnutrition

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
As inflation rises, serious hardships are being placed on already struggling senior citizens on minimal fixed incomes, with many suffering from malnutrition.
Bobbies dig in at Queens

Bobbies dig in at Queens

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Bobbies dig in at Queens Basketball Camp

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Dimmitt Bobbies high school and junior high athletes attended the Queens Basketball Camp 2022 on June 21 through June 23. The camp had two sections, one for Pre-K to 6th grade, and another for 7th through 12th grade.
Texas Tech University 2022-23 Masked Rider Caroline Hobbs with the new horse, Buzz, and retiring Fearless Champion.

Texas Tech University 2022-23 Masked Rider Caroline Hobbs with the new horse, Buzz, and retiring Fearless Champion.

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TTU selects new Masked Rider horse

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Following a nationwide search, Texas Tech University has chosen the Masked Rider’s new horse. A 9-year-old black quarter horse gelding, Buzz from the Lubbock area, will be taking over for Fearless Champion, who is being retired after 10 years of service to the university.
WBU adds softball to sports lineup

WBU adds softball to sports lineup

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WBU adds softball to sports lineup

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Wayland Baptist University Athletics is adding softball to its sports lineup beginning this coming fall and will be holding tryouts in late June and July.
Our Universities: I’m Ashamed

Our Universities: I’m Ashamed

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Our Universities: I’m Ashamed

Walter Wendler
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
This reflection was originally posted on November 2, 2011. I think our faculty, staff, students and administration at WT are making great strides towards a performance culture. I am proud to be associated with this institution. We aspire to the best of West Texas values.
Cleanliness

Cleanliness

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Cleanliness

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
One positive trait I acquired during the pandemic was ultra-cleanliness. I bathe lots more, and yesterday I washed my hands 19 times, not including the time I spilled sanitizer on my hairbrush. My knuckles look like walnuts… very clean walnuts. Which leads me to ask: What really terrifies you?

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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 25 DHS XC 5K Color Run & Walk. 9 a.m. $20 per person. Proceeds to to Dimmitt XC.
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