DIMMITT GOLF

Texas dairy producers offset lower milk prices with higher calf prices

The beef-on-dairy breeding program is as much or more of their business as the milk marketing, said AgriLife Extension dairy specialists Jennifer Spencer, Ph.D., assistant professor, Stephenville, and Juan Piñeiro, DVM, Ph.D.

Reyna-Mata earns spot on President’s List

Congratulations to Paizlie Esenia Reyna-Mata on an incredible academic and athletic achievement!A proud graduate of Hart High School, Paizlie has continued to shine at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, where she has earned a place on the President’s List.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

'Doors are locked. Come back later.' That was the less-than-eloquent sign posted on our front doors here at Rhoads Memorial Library recently. High winds kept opening the doors a little at a time and we feared a gust might rip them off, hence the sign.

Pet Talk

Dental problems are common in horses and can affect nearly every aspect of their daily life — from eating, grazing, and maintaining body condition to performing comfortably under the saddle.

Dimmitt band students compete at UIL Solo/Ensemble

Three Dimmitt High School students received Superior ratings in the Feb. 7, 2026, UIL Regional Solo/Ensemble competition held at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.Luis Perez performed “Maple Leaf Rag” on the piano and earned a 1C rating.

Future Teachers, Dimmitt graduates Honored at WT Ceremony

West Texas A&M University celebrated future additions to the ranks of regional educators at a special ceremony.Seventy-six students have been newly admitted into WT’s educator preparation program and were celebrated at a pinning ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 in Legacy Hall in the Jack B.

NAZARETH ROBOTICS

Wildfire preparedness encouraged as conditions remain warm and dry

Castro County residents and all those living in the Texas Panhandle need to be prepared for continued dry and windy weather conditions.Forecasters with the U.S. National Weather Service out of Amarillo remain hopeful moisture could come to the panhandle next week.