Sports

Dimmitt cheerleader hopeful soaked up a lot of spirit and skills at the DHS Varsity Cheerleaders Mini Cheer Camp held on Aug. 5-6. Held at the DHS gym, the camp welcomed a large group of kindergarten through 6th grade students.

Dimmitt cheerleader hopeful soaked up a lot of spirit and skills at the DHS Varsity Cheerleaders Mini Cheer Camp held on Aug. 5-6. Held at the DHS gym, the camp welcomed a large group of kindergarten through 6th grade students.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Texas House, Senate likely to file bills on STAAR

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Following a failed effort to scrap or replace STAAR testing in the regular session of the legislature, it is back on the agenda and Texas lawmakers have two weeks left to find a compromise.Getting rid of STAAR standardized testing is a popular idea among legislators and many constituents, even...
DISD Snack Pak 4 Kids Bike-A-Thon was held last Thursday at 7 p.m. with lots of riders and walkers participating. Funds raised benefitted Snack Pak 4 Kids.

DISD Snack Pak 4 Kids Bike-A-Thon was held last Thursday at 7 p.m. with lots of riders and walkers participating. Funds raised benefitted Snack Pak 4 Kids.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

DISD Snack Pak 4 Kids Bike-A-Thon

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Pre-season football practice brings challenges

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Preseason football practices are just around the corner and is set to begin on Aug. 4 at most schools andaccording to Texas UIL rules.In Texas, UIL rules state there will be a five-day acclimatization period where athletes are allowed no more than one practice a day, with no contact permitted and...

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Hart ISD announces changes for upcoming school year

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Hart ISD announced there will be several changes concerning student drop off, lockers and cell phones and the dress code.Elementary students will be dropped off at the cafeteria where breakfast will be served from 7:40 to 8:15 a.m. Students will be counted as tardy if arriving after 8 a.m.The...
Julius Carpio from Dimmitt has signed to play baseball for the Lamar University Cardinals in Beaumont. This past season as a WTAMU pitcher, Carpio earned NCBWA Regional Pitcher of the Week and Lone Star Conference Pitcher of the Week. Carpio, a business major, is the son of Noel Rodriguez and Ariana Carpio. (WTAMU photo)

Julius Carpio from Dimmitt has signed to play baseball for the Lamar University Cardinals in Beaumont. This past season as a WTAMU pitcher, Carpio earned NCBWA Regional Pitcher of the Week and Lone Star Conference Pitcher of the Week. Carpio, a business major, is the son of Noel Rodriguez and Ariana Carpio. (WTAMU photo)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Carpio commits to Lamar University

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
WTAMU pitcher Julius Carpio, from Dimmitt, announced he has signed to play baseball for Lamar University in Beaumont.Carpio, AKA Juice to his teammates, who has spent the two seasons with the WTAMU Buffs, will be starting the next season with the LU Cardinals to wow baseball fans in the Southland...
WTAMU recently a buffalo calf to become the new mascot as ‘Thunder XVI.’

WTAMU recently a buffalo calf to become the new mascot as ‘Thunder XVI.’

Exclusive Subscriber Content

WTAMU introduces future Thunder XVI mascot

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The WT Herdsmen recently adopted a new heifer and began training her to step into the hoofprints of the University’s reining live mascot.“Our newest buffalo calf, who’ll be Thunder XVI when she assumes her duties, is a welcome addition to our team,” said Dr. Kelly Jones, clinical assistant...
Hart ISD will be welcoming Coach James Shelton to lead the Longhorns football team as head coach. He will also be on staff as the assistant principal. Shelton’s last coaching position was at Kress ISD.

Hart ISD will be welcoming Coach James Shelton to lead the Longhorns football team as head coach. He will also be on staff as the assistant principal. Shelton’s last coaching position was at Kress ISD.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Coach James Shelton

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Subscribe to