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The Dimmitt Country Club will be the site of Dimmitt Book Club's annual spring luncheon next month. The Dutch treat event is set for Wednesday, May 11, at 11:30 a.m. for members and guests.

A salute to my dentists

Every morning when my mirror smiles back, I am grateful to two dentists who have helped me for decades. They must be darn good, because thanks to regular visits I’ve retained excellent cuspids, bicuspids, plus a host of workable molars. I am not the best patient.

Eating of the Tree of Life

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:22 After God had created the magnificent universe, he made man from the dust of the earth and breathed his life into him. Then he made a woman from man. Together they please the Father of creation, who is love.

Light Came In

We lost our power for several hours during a storm. I missed television and major appliances, but I missed light most of all. Saul (‘Paul’ after God transformed his life) went from spiritual darkness to blinding light.

Castro County 4-Hers compete at District 2 contests

Castro County 4-H Club horse judging teams attended the District 2 Horse Judging Contest at WTAMU on April 22 Ṫhe club had eight juniors on two teams competing. Team #1 placed second overall (2nd in placings and 3rd in reasons).

Hart Robotics participate in GEAR competition

Hart Elementary Robotics Team and Hart Middle School Robotics Team competed in the 2022 GEAR (Get Excited About Robotics) competition on April 23 at Lubbock High School.

Naz students earn ticket to UIL state events

Nazareth UIL academic competitors had a solid day at Regionals/South Plains College, with several first, second and third place individuals qualifying to compete at state. Additionally, there were some first-place teams that qualified and teams placing second that could earn a wildcard.

The Dimmitt Middle School Beginner Band

The Dimmitt Middle School Beginner Band, under the direction of MaryAnn Spurlock and John Zalman, received a First Division rating at the Bushland Band Festival this past Saturday. The First Division is the highest rating a band can receive. There were 14 bands participating in the event.

TTU Adams signs extension on contract

After leading the Red Raider men’s basketball team to the NCAA Sweet 16 and a 27-10 overall record during his first year leading the program, Head Coach Mark Adams has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season.

Abbott applauds CMS decision to withdraw 1115 waiver rescission

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced their decision to withdraw their April 16, 2021 letter rescinding the previously approved 1115 Medicaid waiver extension.