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Rix Quinn
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
I’ve always been jealous of people who discover their talents early. There was this kid in my middle school class named Karen. She drew still nature scenes better than anybody.
Jose Gil III

Jose Gil III

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Gil charged with murder, assault

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
A local man was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an incident that occurred in Dimmitt on May 14.

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Swifts gear up for Regional title game

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Nazareth Swifts claimed the Regional Semifinal Championship against the Kress Kangaroos last week in two games, advancing to the Regional finals this Friday. The Swifts shut Kress out 3-0 in Game 1 and 10-0 in Game 2. The semifinals games were played at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview.
Adilene Adame, Friona

Adilene Adame, Friona

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Suspicious deaths under investigation

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The past Saturday morning, the Castro County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 10:30 a.m. from a property owner reporting two bodies found in western Castro County off of FM 1057 and FM 2397 about a half mile east of the Parmer County line.
The Nazareth Swifts won the Regional Semifinal Championship against the Kress Kangaroos last week and advance to the finals against the Ira Bulldogs.

The Nazareth Swifts won the Regional Semifinal Championship against the Kress Kangaroos last week and advance to the finals against the Ira Bulldogs.

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State primary runoff elections give wins to GOP incumbents

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The state primary runoff election is in the books, with some predicted winners, as voters in both the Democratic and Republican primaries finalized their choices for the November general election and be additionally challenged by any Libertarian and Green Party candidates.

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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.
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.
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