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DISD program to honor veterans

Dimmitt ISD Student Council and Gifted and Talented will be hosting the annual Veterans Day program on Nov. 9. The program will be held at the Dimmitt Middle School Auditorium and will begin at 5:30 p.m. DHS HOSA aides will be available to assist veterans with wheelchairs and walkers.
The Nazareth Cross Country team, coached by Whitney Bryan, is headed to UIL State XC meet in Round Rock. The girls’ team qualified at Regionals earning third place; Bryson Brockman earned his ticket to state as an individual runner in 14th place. Members of the girls team are Madison Brockman, Chloe Birkenfeld, Kelsie Gunter, Lexi Ramaekers, Mallory Wilhelm, Bridget Osterkamp and Kambri Cleavinger

The Nazareth Cross Country team, coached by Whitney Bryan, is headed to UIL State XC meet in Round Rock. The girls’ team qualified at Regionals earning third place; Bryson Brockman earned his ticket to state as an individual runner in 14th place. Members of the girls team are Madison Brockman, Chloe Birkenfeld, Kelsie Gunter, Lexi Ramaekers, Mallory Wilhelm, Bridget Osterkamp and Kambri Cleavinger

NAZ XC Bound for State

Bill forbidding vaccine mandates goes to House

State lawmakers considered legislation that would prohibit private employers from requiring their employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Senate Bill 7 falls in line with Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to protect the freedom of Texans, though some business groups have offered criticism.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Oct. 1 – Oct. 23 Dimmitt Band Pecan Sale/Fundraiser. Orders taken from Oct. 1 to Oct. 23. Contact any band member or Sharon Kinser at 806-336-8727. Oct. 21 Nazareth Ranch Rodeo. 1 p.m. at the Schulte arena. Will include stray gathering, maverick branding, mugging and doctoring.
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If you grew up in the 1950s through 1970s, television westerns introduced you to a thankless career. Here’s the job description. You work for a cowboy who travels constantly and appears to have no source of income. You don’t decide how you spend your day. You’ve got no house or apartment.
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Pet Talk

Our furry friends have curious natures, and even though we try our best to keep them safe and healthy, they may still get into trouble when they unknowingly eat human medications or other common household items that are toxic to them. Dr.

Library Lines ...

“It’s Game Time!” was the theme of Kylene Black’s program presented recently at Dimmitt Book Club’s meeting here at Rhoads Memorial Library. She distributed questionnaires among members asking about their favorite book genre, author, childhood stories, etc.
The Dimmitt Police Department took time out of their busy schedules to spend time with the students at Doricell Davis First Steps on Tuesday. Officers visited with children from most of the classes and gave them an up-close view of patrol cars.

The Dimmitt Police Department took time out of their busy schedules to spend time with the students at Doricell Davis First Steps on Tuesday. Officers visited with children from most of the classes and gave them an up-close view of patrol cars.

Naz Lamb Jackpot

WTAMU horse judging is ranked in the top three with OSU and Texas A&M College Station.

WTAMU horse judging is ranked in the top three with OSU and Texas A&M College Station.

WTAMU team ranks high nationally

The West Texas A&M University horse judging team ranked highly at a recent national competition ahead of upcoming world-championship contests. The team ranked third overall among all teams at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress on Oct. 11 in Columbus, Ohio.

Rivera to head SAT Membership Committee

Sheriffs’ Association of Texas President Sheriff Larry Smith a has appointed Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera to be the Chairman of the Membership Committee for the association. The appointment began Oct. 12, and will runs through the current SAT president’s term which is 2023-2024.