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Swifts defeat Roos, 81-39

Swifts defeat Roos, 81-39

Swifts defeat Roos, 81-39

The Nazareth Swifts took a big win over the Kress Kangaroos, 81-39. Nazareth took the lead in the first quarter, 18-14, and widened the gap by another 16 points in the second quarter, to end the first leading, 41-21.
Bobcats Mario Lopez against the Denver City Mustangs.

Bobcats Mario Lopez against the Denver City Mustangs.

Bobcats defeat Mules, fall to Mustangs

The Bobcats fell to the Denver City Mustangs, 4537. Dimmitt gained a twopoint lead in the first quarter, but the Mustangs battled to take a one-point lead, 20-19, as the first half ended.

Las Vegas casino moguls buy Dallas Mavericks

The National Basketball Association (NBA) last month approved the sale of billionaire Mark Cuban’s controlling interest in the Dallas Mavericks. The buyers, the Adelson and Dumont families, operate a prominent Las Vegas casino company.
Swifts drop two games

Swifts drop two games

Swifts drop two games

The Nazareth Swifts got off to slow start in the 2024 basketball season, falling to Farwell and Clarendon as the season continues. Swifts v Farwell The Nazareth Swifts fell to the Farwell Steers, 4339.
Bobcats lose to Chieftains

Bobcats lose to Chieftains

Bobcats lose to Chieftains

The Dimmitt Bobcats fell to the Friona Chieftans in a well-fought battle, 51-44. The Chieftans took the lead in the first quarter, 20-9, with the Bobcats overtaking Friona in the second quarter and pushing out ahead to close the first half 28-26.
The Dimmitt Police Department helped with a sendoff for group of young Dimmitt basketball players and their coaches for a trip to Denver, Colorado for a basketball tournament. After the boys played, they had the opportunity sit on the Denver Nuggets’ bench and interact with players as they warmed up for the Nuggets vs Hornets game.

The Dimmitt Police Department helped with a sendoff for group of young Dimmitt basketball players and their coaches for a trip to Denver, Colorado for a basketball tournament. After the boys played, they had the opportunity sit on the Denver Nuggets’ bench and interact with players as they warmed up for the Nuggets vs Hornets game.

WTAMU adds new benefit for employees

A new benefit for West Texas A&M University staff members will offer employees the chance to make an impact on their community. According to a Jan. 2 memo from WT President Walter V. Wendler, all full-time, non-faculty staff members will be allowed eight hours a year for a service day off.
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Swifts edged out by Lynx

The Nazareth Swifts fell to the Spearman Lynx by a single point in a tough battle, 39-38. The Swifts pushed out ahead in the first quarter, 19-9, and the Lynx battled to close the lead in the second quarter, with the first half ending with a Swifts’ lead 23- 17.

DEI university offices closed Jan. 1

As 2024 spring semester gets underway, students will find campus’ diversity offices closed after legislators pass a new law outlawing them at higher education institutions.
Bobcats win consolation at Caprock Classic

Bobcats win consolation at Caprock Classic

Bobcats win consolation at Caprock Classic

The Dimmitt Bobbies and Bobcats competed at the 64th annual Caprock Classic, along with 116 teams from across Texas, Oklahoma and two from Australia.