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C-19 vaccinations to get underway

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
As Covid-19 cases continue to surge in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains, roll out of a vaccine is expected to come in mid-December.
DHS FCCLA goes national

DHS FCCLA goes national

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DHS FCCLA goes national

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Dimmitt High School students Haylie Nino, Ashleigh Broom and William Wall will have a presentation at the first FCCLA Virtual Leadership Experience (VLE) that will be featured nationwide. It is the first-ever Virtual Leadership Experience.

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Parade of Lights kicks off Dec. 17

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Hosted by the Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce, the Parade of Lights is set for Dec. 17 and will begin at 7 p.m. Parade floats may begin lining up in the parking lot west of Dimmitt Middle School facing north at 6:30 p.m. The parade route will run east on Western Circle in front of DMS and Dimmitt...
The 6666 Ranch keeps fulltime cowboys tending to the thousands of livestock located at the three ranches. The ranch over the past 150 years has produced some of the finest horses and cattle in the country.

The 6666 Ranch keeps fulltime cowboys tending to the thousands of livestock located at the three ranches. The ranch over the past 150 years has produced some of the finest horses and cattle in the country.

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Legendary 6666 Ranch goes up for sale

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
After 150 years under the ownership of the Burnett family, the three properties of the 6666 Ranch are up for sale, according to a Lubbock brokerage firm.
Tye Schulte 1st Team Tight End Defensive Lineman

Tye Schulte 1st Team Tight End Defensive Lineman

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Naz Swifts earn All District honors

News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The Nazareth Swifts ended their football season with a 6-5, 2-2 record and several players making the All-District list.
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Swifts fall to Canyon, 66-59

News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The Nazareth Swifts dropped a game to the Canyon, 66-59. Canyon took an early lead in the first quarter, 21-7. The Swifts offense went into action, outscoring the Canyon team and narrowing their lead to 32-23. Nazareth continue to fire away at the boards, again narrowing the gap to 47-40.
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Swiftettes lose narrowly to

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Swiftettes lose narrowly to Lady Tigers

News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The Nazareth Swifts dropped a game to the Canyon, 66-59. Canyon took an early lead in the first quarter, 21-7. The Swifts offense went into action, outscoring the Canyon team and narrowing their lead to 32-23. Nazareth continue to fire away at the boards, again narrowing the gap to 47-40.
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Ladyhorns fall to Lady Eagles

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The Hart Ladyhorns were defeated by the Plainview Christian Academy Lady Eagles, 38-27. The Ladyhorns took the lead in the first quarter, 14-11 and held onto the lead through the second quarter, closing the first half out, 20-16.
Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Most pet owners are clear about the immediate joys that come with sharing their lives with companion animals. However, many of us remain unaware of the physical and mental health benefits that can also accompany the pleasure of snuggling up to a furry friend.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone and we are fully staffed, (and fully stuffed?) we are busily decorating here at Rhoads Memorial Library for Christmas.
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