Measles epidemic continues to spread

The measles epidemic continues to grow in West Texas and is now up to 124 cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), with many in the South Plains region of the state.

Swiftettes capture Regional Semifinals

The Nazareth Swiftettes continue to advance in the playoffs, beating the Sands Lady Mustangs in the Regional semifinals this past Monday, 56-21.The Swiftettes gained a 13point lead in the first quarter and closed the first half, ahead by 26 points, with a score of 38-12.

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The Dimmitt Bobbies Golf team

The Dimmitt Bobbies Golf team were the Varsity Girls Champions at the Hornet Golf Invitational hosted byhelp people with disabilities. Considered the largest high school basketball tournament in the nation, the 65th an-

Creating and Sustaining Rural Culture

Geography and culture in small communities play essential roles in shaping various traditions, practices and ways of life, according to Spatial Post. While culture seems to exist independently of place in some areas, it is not the case in smaller rural communities.

Quinn Minute - Finding a career

I’m jealous of people who find their life’s work early. For some, the discovery starts in elementary school.Ray was a very likeable, outgoing guy. He got along well with everybody, including the teachers.The rest of us tried to stay under a teacher’s radar, praying they would not call on us.

Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: I have reached my full retirement age (66 plus 8 months) and plan to apply for Social Security this month, but I’ve seen articles which say that when I apply, I must also take Medicare Part A.

Pet Talk

All families want their pets to maintain a happy, healthy quality of life through their senior years. Listed below are some simple daily changes that owners can implement at home to ensure this is the case, according to Julia Spade, DVM, cVMA, CHPV, CPEV Medical Director at BluePearl Pet Hospice.Dr.

Library Lines ...

Icy conditions prompted the cancellation of Dimmitt Book Club’s February meeting last week. The group will convene on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in the meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library. (At least that’s the intention, but as the adage goes, “man plans, God laughs.