T-Bone

I have a precious friend who got to go pick up her son from a hospital the other day. He had been driving along, doing the right thing when he was t-boned at an intersection because someone else did not pay attention.

Decide and Do!

Believer Tim Hansel, the founder of Mt. Summit Expedition, which teaches people in teams to help people in wheelchairs literally climb mountains and more, stated in his book, Holy Sweat: "It is by walking that we create the Path."

DISD honors employees

Dimmitt ISD held its annual end-of-the-year luncheon to honor it employees on May 19.

County students on SPC President, Deans lists

South Plains College announced four students from Castro County who made either the President’s List or Dean’s List. Emma Schilling, graduate of Dimmitt High School, was among the 300 students named to the Spring 2021 President’s List.

Study offers ways to avoid home break ins

A new study offers Texas residents the best ways to avoid home crimes with top tactics ranging from alarm systems and guns to hanging “Beware of Dog” signs. FBI crime statistics show $15.8 billion was lost in home and property crimes in 2019.

DHS Robotics receive awards at banquet

The Dimmitt Robots wrapped up their regular season after competing in nine virtual meets, receiving numerous awards and having their banquet. DHS Team 12398 will be traveling on June 13 to compete in the UIL Robotics State Championship and Texas Cup.

HPWD to hold hearings on proposed DFCs

In accordance with Texas Water Code, the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) Board of Directors is seeking public comment on proposed Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for Groundwater Management Area (GMA) 1 & 2. Castro County lies within the GMA 2.

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.”