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DHS Flame King & Queen candidates: Seniors: Blake Howell & Emily Aguirre; Juniors: Jack Lunsford & Braylynn Chavira; Sophomores: Marco Silva & Meah Espinoza; and Freshmen: Larry Hernandez & Madalynn Medina. (Dimmitt Sports Media/ DISD photo

DHS Flame King & Queen candidates: Seniors: Blake Howell & Emily Aguirre; Juniors: Jack Lunsford & Braylynn Chavira; Sophomores: Marco Silva & Meah Espinoza; and Freshmen: Larry Hernandez & Madalynn Medina. (Dimmitt Sports Media/ DISD photo

DHS Flame King & Queen candidates

UT Austin lowers auto admissions

The University of Texas at Austin reported it will be cutting down the number of top Texas high school students automatically admitted to UT from 6 percent to 5 percent in 2026.

Bobcats fall to Olton, Bovina

The Bobcats put up a good battle against the Bovina Mustangs.Dimmitt had a total of 63 plays for 210 yards, with 159 passing and 51 rushing yards, 13 first downs, one fumble and eight penalties for 55 yards.The Bobcats scored two points on a safety in the first quarter to take the lead.
Swifts defeat Owls, 54-0

Swifts defeat Owls, 54-0

Swifts defeat Owls, 54-0

The Nazareth Swifts overwhelmed the Silverton Owls and scored a big win 54-0 on Sept. 12.The Swifts scored 27 points in the first quarter., to take the lead 27-0.

Longhorns fall to Panthers

The Hart Longhorns fell to the Whitharral Panthers this past Friday 56-12 in a nonleague Passing leaders for the Longhorns were Jayden Juzzano with five completions of five attempts for 80 yards and one touchdown; and Noah Marin with five of 12 attempts for 75 yards.

Fall Respiratory Virus Vaccines

What pregnant people should know.Fall brings cooler days and more time indoors. This makes it easier for viruses like influenza (flu),COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to spread. These illnesses can be especially risky for pregnantpeople and newborns.

The Boys of Basketball

Family and friends will wonder why I’d choose basketball as a topic. I’ve never been interested in sports and hated gym. (I confess; I likely skipped class at least once). The girls’ gym uniforms were far from fashionable… Need I mention the embarrassment of group showers?
The DHS Cheerleaders got a great warm up at Meet the Bobbies & Bobbies and at scrimmages before the athletic season gets underway. (photo courtesy of DISD/Dimmitt Sports Media)

The DHS Cheerleaders got a great warm up at Meet the Bobbies & Bobbies and at scrimmages before the athletic season gets underway. (photo courtesy of DISD/Dimmitt Sports Media)

DHS Cheerleaders

The Dimmitt Marching took the field at Meet the Bobbies & Bobcats. The band has been growing in numbers every year with talented musicians. (photo courtesy of DISD/Dimmitt Sports Media)

The Dimmitt Marching took the field at Meet the Bobbies & Bobcats. The band has been growing in numbers every year with talented musicians. (photo courtesy of DISD/Dimmitt Sports Media)

The Dimmitt Marching