Jeff Blackmon

Castro County First Re- sponders and fire depart - ments from Dimmitt, Naz areth and Hart have been busy since last week fight - ing a number of wild fires in the Texas Panhandle. This week, local departments pitched in to help control a fire near Kress. Fires in the Amarillo and Canyon area continue to be monitored. (Courtesy photos)

STORMY FIRE STARTER-Clouds rumbled thunder and unleashed a brief windlashed shower on Hereford May 14, then moved eastward bearing only dry lightning that sparked multiple wildfires, including the 34,000 acre Hungate Fire in Randall County that threatened Canyon and Happy.

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Pet Talk

Displayer for the month of May is Hailey Cosden, one of our favorite volunteers. She is exhibiting a wide array of items she has cre ated through knitting and crocheting.

Dimmitt ISD’s Health Science Pinning Ceremony was held Tuesday. PCT (Patient Care Technician) Certified are Seniors Vianney Constantino, Ximena Terrazas, Frida Madrigal, Lauren Medeles and Yesenia Dones.

The Dimmitt Bobcats came up short in their Bi-District playoff matchup with Tulia last week. The Bobcats lost the first game 7-5 but rallied to take game 2 6-4 over the Hornets. Tulia the tiebreaker game 8-4. (CCN photos)