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Chili cookoff set for Sept. 20

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Pink Ladies Annual Hwy to Hell-O Terlingua Chili Cookoff is set to be held on Sept. 20 at the Dimmitt Country Club.The DVFD will also hold its one day golf scramble.The event will include competitions in chili, salsa and beans.The meat requirement is chili grind.
Athletic director and head football coach Jimmy Arias takes the helm in his first season at Dimmitt High School. The Bobcats participated in their first scrimmage as the pigskin and upright season begins.

Athletic director and head football coach Jimmy Arias takes the helm in his first season at Dimmitt High School. The Bobcats participated in their first scrimmage as the pigskin and upright season begins.

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Coach Arias at work

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
DHS Fall Sports Coaches

DHS Fall Sports Coaches

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DHS Fall Sports Coaches

Football
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Head Coach Jimmy Arias Special Teams Luis Nino O_. Coordinator Jesus Rossy Asst. Coach Jesus Quiroz Asst. Coach Kyle Carroll Asst. Coach Jose Duran Asst. Coach Joe Hernandez Asst. Coach Isaac Sifuentez Asst. Coach Zachary HolguinVolleyballHead Coach Kimberly Russel Asst. Coach Mandy Chavira Asst.
Quinn Minute - My return

Quinn Minute - My return

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Quinn Minute - My return to fashion

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
All my life, I’ve found it hard to resist a good bargain. So, the pandemic a few years ago briefly curtailed my excellent purchasing decisions.I was always out in the stores, shopping for the latest exercise equipment, self-help videos, or ideas to impress my supervisors.I really liked clothes.

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Vaccination exemptions rise in students

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fewer children are entering kindergarten fully vaccinated.The CDC found that during the 2024-25 school year, 4.1 percent of kindergartners (about 138,000 kids) had a vaccine exemption, surpassing the previous high of 3.7 percent from the...

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Correction on July 31 front page cutline:

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
DJ Daniel was named as an Honorary Sheriff’s Association president, not Sheriff Sal Rivera. DJ Daniel is the 13-year-old fighting cancer of the brain and spine.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Aug. 7Hart ISD Parent/Students – Incoming 6th grade meeting, 5:30 p.m. Meet the Teacher, 6-7 p.m.Title I, II, IV Fall Meeting, 7 p.m. Meet the Longhorns, 7:30 p.m. at the stadium.Aug. 9Chamber of Commerce Golf Tourney.Dimmitt Recreation.
The Summer Reading Program has come to an end at Rhoads Memorial Library. One of the volunteers making it a success was Mavrik Gfeller, who read to youngsters during Story Time.

The Summer Reading Program has come to an end at Rhoads Memorial Library. One of the volunteers making it a success was Mavrik Gfeller, who read to youngsters during Story Time.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The 2025 version of our Summer Reading Program here at Rhoads Memorial Library ended last Friday after an eightweek run.
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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
With summer comes mosquitoes, and with mosquitoes can come heartworms.
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