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The Dimmitt High Boys golf team competed at Vega and placed second overall as a team. Uriel Prieto placed second as an individual.

The Dimmitt High Boys golf team competed at Vega and placed second overall as a team. Uriel Prieto placed second as an individual.

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Silva awarded Thoma Scholars scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Daniel Duenes Silva, a senior at Dimmitt High School, has been selected as a recipient of the four-year Thoma Scholars Program scholarship. This award will support Daniel’s pursuit of higher education at Texas Tech University beginning in the fall of 2025.
Nazareth FFA Gracie White won big at the Houston Livestock Show, competing in the Veterinary Science Contest. She earned the championship for individual high point. White has been a strong competitor in the event for the last two years. The Nazareth Veterinary Science team placed fifth overall at Houston, with other team members Michael Fulkerson and Beck Paulsen.

Nazareth FFA Gracie White won big at the Houston Livestock Show, competing in the Veterinary Science Contest. She earned the championship for individual high point. White has been a strong competitor in the event for the last two years. The Nazareth Veterinary Science team placed fifth overall at Houston, with other team members Michael Fulkerson and Beck Paulsen.

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A Major Stock Show Win

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
THSWPA State Championships

THSWPA State Championships

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THSWPA State Championships

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association state championship meets for 3A Division 2, 1A/2A and Unequipped were held at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinberg, Texas on March 13.
DHS Girls Golf team

DHS Girls Golf team

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DHS Girls Golf team

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
DHS Girls Golf team won first place at the Vega Tournament 1st place team. Bray Chavira was first place individual, and Alexis Quiroz was second place individual.

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Abbott directs TEA to investigate social transitioning incident

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott last Thursday sent a letter to Representative Steve Toth to thank him for highlighting unethical actions by educators to “socially transition” a student at Bellaire High School and to notify him that he directed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to investigate the incident.
Quinn Minute - School Recess was the Best

Quinn Minute - School Recess was the Best

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Quinn Minute - School Recess was the Best

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Do you remember elementary school recess?At our school, we ate lunch right before playtime. We’d line up single file to walk through the food line.The plate lunch often included gravy-laden mystery meat – beef or possibly bird – plus mashed potatoes and something green or yellow.

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Editor’s Message

Lynda Work
Thursday, March 20, 2025
I read some great advice by Greg Berge for parents of athletes. Berg, a teacher, coach, and school administrator for 30 years, and asports leadership consultant and owner of GB1 Leadership LLC (Great Teams – Better Leadership).
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their two-legged companions. However, as we attempt to connect with our canine friends, understanding the unspoken becomes immensely important in recognizing their wants and needs.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The high winds of last Friday brought some excitement to us here at Rhoads Memorial Library when the trap door accessing our roof blew open. It was about 9:45 a.m. when Sulema and I heard a sickening thud up above. (It occurred to me: when is an unexpected thud or thump not sickening? But I digress.

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Bewail My Fears

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Thursday, March 20, 2025
I am cowardly by nature, thrive on acceptance and wince at rejection. Yet, standing upon my Christian convictions is not optional; it is essential. Bearing my soul, I bewail my fears.Humanistic and heathen infl uences run rampant.
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