Texas dairy producers offset lower milk prices with higher calf prices

The beef-on-dairy breeding program is as much or more of their business as the milk marketing, said AgriLife Extension dairy specialists Jennifer Spencer, Ph.D., assistant professor, Stephenville, and Juan Piñeiro, DVM, Ph.D., associate professor, Canyon, both in the Texas A&M Department of Animal...

Reyna-Mata earns spot on President’s List

Congratulations to Paizlie Esenia Reyna-Mata on an incredible academic and athletic achievement!A proud graduate of Hart High School, Paizlie has continued to shine at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, where she has earned a place on the President’s List.

Dimmitt band students compete at UIL Solo/Ensemble

Three Dimmitt High School students received Superior ratings in the Feb. 7, 2026, UIL Regional Solo/Ensemble competition held at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.Luis Perez performed “Maple Leaf Rag” on the piano and earned a 1C rating.The 1C rating indicates that not only was his performance...

Future Teachers, Dimmitt graduates Honored at WT Ceremony

West Texas A&M University celebrated future additions to the ranks of regional educators at a special ceremony.Seventy-six students have been newly admitted into WT’s educator preparation program and were celebrated at a pinning ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 in Legacy Hall in the Jack B. Kelley...

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Wildfire preparedness encouraged as conditions remain warm and dry

Castro County residents and all those living in the Texas Panhandle need to be prepared for continued dry and windy weather conditions.Forecasters with the U.S. National Weather Service out of Amarillo remain hopeful moisture could come to the panhandle next week.Freeze-cured grasses, unseasonably...

What to plant, when

As temperatures begin to warm across the Texas High Plains, many gardeners are eager to get back outdoors and start spring planting. However, knowing what to plant and when, can be challenging in our region.The Texas High Plains presents a unique set of growing conditions.

Dimmitt City Manager’s Report

Things have started to pick up for the City of Dimmitt, and we have a lot to look forward to over the next few months. First, I am very proud of the work all our City departments did in preparation of our most recent winter storm.

Dimmitt and Hart Robotics Shine at District Meet; Multiple Teams Advance to Regionals

Dimmitt, TX — Area robotics programs celebrated an outstanding showing at the recent district robotics meet, with both Dimmitt and Hart teams earning top honors and advancing to regional competition.Dimmitt Robotics fielded four teams at the district meet, and while only one advanced, all four...