Ag Texas scholarships

Nazareth seniors Emma Kleman and Luke Betzen were presented their $1000 scholarships by Ag Texas. Mark Kleman, Tami Griffitt and other staff members made the presentation

ENMU Dean’s List

Two Dimmitt High School graduates have been named to the Eastern New Mexico University Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Arien Mendoza and Isabel Vargas both earned their way onto the list. To be named, a student must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours with a GPA of 3.25 or greater.

Editor’s Message

Well, the governor’s office and Texas politicians are cheering for the so-called “Constitutional Carry” bill that should be signed soon and put into law. My opinion is that it has so many restrictions and lacks real “teeth and spine.

Castro County Community Calendar

Community April 13 – June 8 Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce. Office will be temporarily closed. Call 806-647-2524 and leave a voicemail. May 31 Dimmitt Cemetery Association Annual Meeting. Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery Dimmitt Cemetery Association Annual Meeting.

Cemetery Association to hold annual meeting

The Dimmitt Cemetery Association will hold its 2021 Annual Meeting and workday on Memorial Day, May 31 at the cemetery. Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery is located one mile south of Dimmit on FM 3215. Small flags will be available for placing on veteran’s graves. The workday will start at 8 a.m.

Swifts advance to Regionals

The Swifts won the Semi-Final Championship against the Kress Kangaroos on Tuesday, 8-1, and will advance to the Regional finals, playing either Baird or Westbrook. The Semi-Final game was a single winner take all, and the Swifts got the job done.

Bobcats cut short against Coyotes

The Dimmitt Bobcats ended their playoff run at the Area game with a loss to the Tornillo Coyotes this past Saturday, 4-0. The game slipped away with no runs on the scoreboard and batters struggling against a tough Tornillo pitcher who lasted seven innings, allowed three hits and zero runs.