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Thursday, May 1, 2025
May 13Soldier Boxes, Dimmitt Chamber Office, 9 a.m.Tornado Siren Test ScheduleCity of Dimmitt – Every Friday at noon, weather permitting.City of Nazareth – Every Friday at noon during April. ------------------------------ Dimmitt ISDMay 1 – Athletic Banquet May 6 – Church of Christ Senior Banquet...

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Thursday, May 1, 2025
If you have been waiting with bated breath for the revealing of the identity of the new hire here at Rhoads Memorial Library, your wait is over! Paola Alonzo joined our staff last week and will be here each afternoon.Paola, a Dimmitt native, graduated from Dimmitt High School in 2017.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Like humans, horses can acquire diseases that spread quickly, cause severe illnesses and, in some cases, prove fatal.

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FDA phasing out some arti. cial food colors

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced plans to phase out petroleumbased arti. cial colors from the nation's food supply by the end of 2026.The six synthetic dyes that consumers . nd in many products on grocery store shelves are FD&C Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5 and No. 6, and...

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Excruciating pain and su ering

Dudley Anderson Faithwriter.com
Thursday, May 1, 2025
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” - Matthew 6:33 Jesus was standing at the base of the natural amphitheater of the hills along the banks of Lake Tiberias.
The Nazareth FFA Veterinary Science

The Nazareth FFA Veterinary Science

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The Nazareth FFA Veterinary Science

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The Nazareth FFA Veterinary Science teams placed fifth at the state competition held in College Station. There were 86 teams/328 students competing from across the state, 1A through 6A combined Nazareth was the only 1A school in the top 10.
The Hart Junior High tennis team competed at the District 4-1A meet. Dael Longoria and Elizabeth Carrasco placed 3rd in mixed doubles. In girls’ doubles, Yalexii Cisneros and Mia Longoria placed 3rd, and Sadie Carrasco and Camila Perez placed 4th. Savannah Corrales placed 2nd in girl’s singles, and Avram Morales is the boy’s singles champion.

The Hart Junior High tennis team competed at the District 4-1A meet. Dael Longoria and Elizabeth Carrasco placed 3rd in mixed doubles. In girls’ doubles, Yalexii Cisneros and Mia Longoria placed 3rd, and Sadie Carrasco and Camila Perez placed 4th. Savannah Corrales placed 2nd in girl’s singles, and Avram Morales is the boy’s singles champion.

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The Hart Junior High tennis team

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The Hart Junior High tennis team competed at the District 4-1A meet. Dael Longoria and Elizabeth Carrasco placed 3rd in mixed doubles. In girls’ doubles, Yalexii Cisneros and Mia Longoria placed 3rd, and Sadie Carrasco and Camila Perez placed 4th.

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U.S. secures water from Mexico

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the United States has secured water from the Mexican government to meet the current water needs of farmers and ranchers in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty.The Mexican government committed to transfer water from international reservoirs...
Sammann named Municipal judge

Sammann named Municipal judge

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Sammann named Municipal judge

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Janet Sammann was sworn in as Dimmitt’s new municipal judge at City Council’s April 21meeting. The Municipal Court is established with jurisdiction over Class C traffic and criminal offenses, and municipal ordinance violations filed by police, fire marshal, code enforcement, and animal control.
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