Fun Facts About Dairy

*In 1856, French scientist Louis Pasteur discovered that heating liquids to high temperatures kills bacteria.

Dimmitt High School Cheerleaders

(Photo above) Dimmitt High School Cheerleaders practicing at cheer camp - Caitlan Olmos, Klancy Bruton, Nina Vasquez, Anayi Comparon, Rosalinda Comparon, Karla Perez, Kennia Silva, Kriselle Ramirez, Na’Khiyah Porras, Beatriz Lozona and Hannah Simpson (mascot).

DHS cheerleaders Nina Vasquez, Karla Perez and Klancy Bruton

(Photo top right) DHS cheerleaders Nina Vasquez, Karla Perez and Klancy Bruton were nominated for All American Cheerleader at the cheer camp.

DHS cheerleader and mascot Nakhiyah Porras and Hannah Simpson

(Photo bottom right) DHS cheerleader and mascot Nakhiyah Porras and Hannah Simpson were nominated for All American Cheerleader.

State FFA Convention set for July 5-9

The 93rd Texas FFA State Convention is scheduled for July 5-9 in Fort Worth, Texas. The deadline for convention registration is 11:59 p.m. on June 21. No changes to registration (including drops) will be allowed after that point for any reason and invoices will be final.

Golden Spread Classic set for June 24-26

Local FFA and 4-H cattle exhibitors will have the opportunity to show at the Golden Spread Classic Steer and Heifer Show. The annual show will be held in Levelland at Mallot Event Center in Levelland on June 24-26. Judges for the event will be Spencer Scotten and Dustin Frank.

Dimmitt Robotics team member Isabel Gonzales

Dimmitt Robotics team member Isabel Gonzales is participating in the High School Aerospace Scholars program through a collaboration with NASA.

WTAMU hosts Slice of Summer

High school students can get a taste of college life at West Texas A&M University’s Slice of Summer. The weekly series of events, hosted by WT Recreational Sports, is open to incoming freshmen through senior students.

Castro County Community Calendar

Community June 1 - July 31 Summer Reading Program. Rhoads Memorial Library. Theme is "Tails and Tales." Contact the library for more information. June 1-30 D.A.R.S.P.A. Book Giveaway. Rhoad Memorial Library. Book free to boys and girls 1- 12 years old.

Pet Talk

Diarrhea is a natural part of life—all pets (and pet owners) have had it at some point.