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Panhandle labor force shows growth

Panhandle labor force shows growth

Panhandle labor force shows growth

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Texas Panhandle Workforce Development Area (WDA) holds the second- lowest unemployment rate in the state of Texas, standing at 2.7 percent, with Permian Basin WDA reporting the lowest unemployment rate at 2.6 percent and Lower Rio Grande Valley WDA with the highest at 5.6 percent.
Dimmitt High School has hired a new head boys basketball coach. Grayson Moore, who has been coaching at Bremond High School accepted the position to lead the Bobcats team. He led the Bremond team to the Area playoffs this year and was also assistant football and baseball coach. Moore is a graduate of Goldthwaite High School and Texas Tech University.

Dimmitt High School has hired a new head boys basketball coach. Grayson Moore, who has been coaching at Bremond High School accepted the position to lead the Bobcats team. He led the Bremond team to the Area playoffs this year and was also assistant football and baseball coach. Moore is a graduate of Goldthwaite High School and Texas Tech University.

USDA accepting applications for OCCSP program

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Through the Organic Certifi cation Cost Share Program (OCCSP), USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certifi cation category.
Above: Nazareth Journalism Team – UIL State Champions - Chloe Birkenfeld, Feature Writing, 1st place, Editorial, 1st place, Copy Editing, 2nd place; and Madison Brockman, Feature Writing, 2nd place. Birkenfeld also placed 5th in Number Sense. Right: Dimmitt High School’s Pablo Perez competed in the UIL Mathematics contest and placed 5th overall at state. Below: Nazareth Spelling Team- State UIL 3rd place Gracie White, Brooklyn Dyer, Olivia Raef and Gracie Raef.

Above: Nazareth Journalism Team – UIL State Champions - Chloe Birkenfeld, Feature Writing, 1st place, Editorial, 1st place, Copy Editing, 2nd place; and Madison Brockman, Feature Writing, 2nd place. Birkenfeld also placed 5th in Number Sense. Right: Dimmitt High School’s Pablo Perez competed in the UIL Mathematics contest and placed 5th overall at state. Below: Nazareth Spelling Team- State UIL 3rd place Gracie White, Brooklyn Dyer, Olivia Raef and Gracie Raef.

Scoring the UIL Academic Medals

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Scoring the UIL Academic Medals
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
May 21Nazareth Community Blood Drive. Nazareth Community Hall. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.For an appointment, call 1-877-340-8777 or go to www.thegiftoflife.org.May 27Dimmitt Cemetery Work Day – The annual meeting and work at Castro Memorial Gardens will be held on Memorial Day beginning at 8 a.m.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Cannabidiol, or CBD, has become popular in recent years thanks to the marketing of its potential health benefits. So, it’s no surprise that pet owners are turning to CBD as a remedy for various ailments in their furry companions.

Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Artwork from some talented Dimmitt High School students is on display here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Each piece pays homage to Cinco de Mayo as each student’s interpretation is evidenced in vivid colors.

Clay in His Hands

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.2 Corinthians 4:7 I watched as the potter manipulated the clay on his wheel. His skilled fingers drew the wet clay into a fine jar.

Boy Scouts opts for name change

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
After 114 years, the Boy Scouts of America will be changing its name.As of Feb. 8, 2025, the organization will be called Scouting America in order to emphasize inclusion as it works past bankruptcy and sexual abuse claims.

I Have Believed

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
[Mother covers her face with her hands.] Her baby wonders where she went.Peek-a-boo, I see you! Mommy never really left; she merely covered her face.The LORD covered Moses with His hand.
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