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Former DHS grads Haydon and Payton Miller, who currently attend the UNT Health Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, were among the 230 recipients of new Littman Cardiology IV stethoscopes. The Millers will be graduating in 2029.

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Former DHS grads Haydon and Payton Miller

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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Texas Senate passes THC ban

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

The Texas Senate passed three bills this week during the special session, including one on the issue of THC-derived consumables.

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Bell inducted into hall of fame

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Former Dimmit High School player and coach Jeff Bell has been inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hallof Fame. The Class of 2026 includes legendary high school coaches and standout prep players in the Lone Star State.

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State sales tax revenue $4.2B in July

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.19 billion in July, 4.9 percent more than in July 2024. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.

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Abbott orders arrest of missing House Democrats

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott on Monday ordered the arrest of 51 delinquent Texas House Democrats after they fled the state to stop a vote on proposed congressional redistricting and effectively shutting down all legislation on the whole special session agenda.

Three lovelies competed for titles in the Miss Hart contest held during the Hart Days celebration held July 24-26. Crowned as Miss Hart 2025 is Mylie Marin; Junior Miss Hart 2025 is Selina Debanhi García; and Little Miss Hart 2025 is Emma Andrade. The contest was among many other events held during the annual celebration made for a successful weekend.

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2025 Miss Hart Days Royalty

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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Former DHS graduate Sydney Settlehas

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Former DHS graduate Sydney Settlehas been doing an internship with the American Parkinson Disease Association Missouri (APDA-Missouri) which addresses the needs of individuals affected by Parkinson Disease in rural communities.

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DPS offers back-toschool safety tips

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

As students begin heading back to school, the Texas Department ofPublicSafety(DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year, including tips on how to safely drop off and pick up your...

Dimmitt cheerleader hopeful soaked up a lot of spirit and skills at the DHS Varsity Cheerleaders Mini Cheer Camp held on Aug. 5-6. Held at the DHS gym, the camp welcomed a large group of kindergarten through 6th grade students.

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Texas House, Senate likely to file bills on STAAR

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Following a failed effort to scrap or replace STAAR testing in the regular session of the legislature, it is back on the agenda and Texas lawmakers have two weeks left to find a compromise.

DISD Snack Pak 4 Kids Bike-A-Thon was held last Thursday at 7 p.m. with lots of riders and walkers participating. Funds raised benefitted Snack Pak 4 Kids.

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DISD Snack Pak 4 Kids Bike-A-Thon

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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