Naz earns Lone Star Cup
Naz earns Lone Star Cup
News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Nazareth ISD celebrated homecoming this past weekend. (top photo) Nazareth Homecoming Queen Riley Ramaekers and escort Owen Dyer. (bottom photo) Nazareth Homecoming Queen’s Court: Freshman Bridget Osterkamp, Junior Gracie Raef, Senior Riley Ramaekers, Senior Harley Gerber, Senior Summer Myrick and Sophomore Jentri Birkenfeld.
Naz Homecoming Royalty
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Chili cookoff set for Sept. 30
News Staff
It is time to get out the recipes and be prepared to compete.
The 11th Annual Highway to Hell*O*Terlingua chili cookoff is scheduled for Sept. 30 and will be held at Dimmitt Recreation and Country Club.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Teen substance abuse on the rise
News Staff
According to a study the average start age has decreased from 13.2 years to 12.7 in a year across the state.
Teens are able to obtain substances from a variety of sources, including friends and parents and stores that disregard restrictions.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Texas leads the nation in book ban attempts
News Staff
The American Library Association reported that Texas saw the most book ban attempts of any other state in 2022 with 93 attempts to restrict access to 2,349 titles.
The number doubles the total in the second-highest state, Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Pet
Pet Talk
News Staff
Animals are being dumped all over Texas. You see it every single day.
Animal cruelty appears in many different ways, but all actions are against the law. If you can no longer take care of your pet, there are legal choices you can make to make sure your pet is still cared for.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Displayer for the month of September 2023 at Rhoads Memorial Library is Liam Cosden, 11 years old who is exhibiting replicas of various types of military vehicles.
Library Lines ...
Gaye Reily
Early September2023, marks the 50th anniversary of the completion of our building here at 103 S.W. Second Street in Dimmitt. Known as Rhoads Memorial Library, the 7,700 square foot facility was built for approximately $155,000 in 1973 on land purchased from First State Bank at a price of $25,000.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Keep me fit, Lord!
Jon Von Ernst
Several months ago, I joined a Senior Fitness Group. This group focuses on building and maintaining strength, balance, and a healthy heart. Attending these sessions takes time— even though there are times I don’t really feel like going.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Ag producers struggle with higher input costs
News Staff
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its first costof- production forecast for field crops like corn, cotton, sorghum and winter wheat.
While some input costs are coming down slightly, others remain elevated and dent the economic outlook for 2024.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Tongue Tamer
Pam Ford Davis
Stubbing my toe is painful. Hitting the funny bone of my elbow is no laughing matter; both are unintentional and fortunately happen infrequently. The biting of my tongue takes me by surprise and discomfort lasts for days. Yet, I’d be far better off biting my tongue than back biting.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023