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Yahir Cancino

Tragedy strikes Dalhart football

News Staff

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The Dalhart ISD and community are mourning the death of a football player who passed away after sustaining a serious head injury during a game this past Thursday.

Swifts clench season opener, 63-20

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

The Nazareth Swifts won a big victory at their home-game season opener against the Whiteface Antelopes, 63-20. Whiteface got on the board first with a pass completion, putting them in the lead 6-0, but Nazareth answered with a Luke Schulte touchdown to tie the game up.

Dimmitt High School and Middle School cross country athletes

News Staff

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Dimmitt High School and Middle School cross country athletes got the season underway at the Canyon 6-Mile Relay this past Saturday. The varsity boys and DMS boys ranked the highest among competing teams from Dimmitt, both placing fifth overall in large groups of competitors.

Bobcats fall to Cyclones, 26-8

News Staff

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

The Dimmitt Bobcats dropped their season opener against the Memphis Cyclones, 26-8. Memphis took charge in the first quarter in the first quarter, scoring a touchdown on a 74-yard pass, taking the lead 6-0.

Longhorns fall to Roos, 61-14

News Staff

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

The Hart Longhorns faced the Kress Kangaroos on Friday and lost that contest 61-14. The Roos took charge in the first quarter scoring six touchdowns and three extra points, putting them 2 up 48-0.

Texas Tech’s Goin’ Band headed to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

News Staff

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Texas Tech University’s Goin’ Band from Raiderland became famous for traveling with the football team back when that wasn’t the norm. Since its establishment 97 years ago, it has played on some pretty large stages, too – bowl games, NFL halftime shows and even a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ireland.

Rangers continue leadership changes

News Staff

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

The Texas Rangers made more organizational changes with the dismissal of Jon Daniels , now the former president of baseball operations and former general manager. After 17 years of leading the club, Daniels' departure came two days after manager Chris Woodward was fired in his fourth season.

Getting the school year kicked off in full swing, the Dimmitt High School student council hosted a Watermelon Fest on Aug. 17 complete with watermelon, corn hole tournament, music and games and lots of fun.

Annual Swift, Swiftette Color Run set for Sat. 10

News Staff

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

The Annual Swift/Swiftette Color run will be held on Sept. 10. Both runners and walkers are welcome. T-shirts will be provided if registered by Aug. 27. The cost is $25 for adults and $20 for 18 and under. Children not in school are free but must be registered and pay $8 to get a T-shirt.

Students attending public school percentage down

News Staff

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

According to a new poll from Education Next, an education policy publication, found that enrollment in public schools has dropped by 4 percent over the last two years. That 4 percent decline represents nearly 2 million students.

Texas Rangers make manager change

News Staff

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

The Texas Rangers Monday announced that the club has dismissed manager Chris Woodward. Third base coach Tony Beasley has been named as the team’s interim manager through the remainder of the 2022 season.

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