Special legislative session convened

A Special Session of the Texas Legislature convened on Sept. 20 following a proclamation by Governor Greg Abbott earlier in September. The proclamation identifies five agenda items for the third Special Session.

Women of Worship to hold program at FBC

A special Women of Worship program will be held at First Baptist Church of Dimmitt on October 2 at 6 p.m. The program will feature guest speaker Bree Proffitt, executive director of communications at Trinity Fellowship Church. Worship will feature Julie May Vincent and Eloise Bell.

Walk Across Texas to kick off in Castro County

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Castro County is proud to announce the upcoming Walk Across Texas! Program’s 25th Year Anniversary Challenge.

Workforce Solutions Panhandle brings Mobile Office to Dimmitt

Outside the Castro County Court House is home for the Workforce Solutions Panhandle Mobile office in Dimmitt. The Mobile Office is an innovative effort to provide face-to-face services to the Dimmitt community.

Abbott launches grants for border security

Governor Greg Abbott Monday announced the availability of $100 million in grant funding through the Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program to enhance interagency border security operations supporting OLS, including the facilitation of directed actions to deter and interdict criminal activity and...

Unemployment drops in several states

Unemployment rates were lower in August in 15 states and the District of Columbia and stable in 35 states, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Texas was among the three states having the largest job increases at +681,000.

DHS Homecoming Royalty

DHS Michelle Ontiveros was crowned homecoming queen at the football game last Friday. She was escorted onto the field by her father, Artemio Ontiveros, and her mother Vanessa Ontiveros. Michelle is a senior and active in sports and other activities. Photos by Crystal Nino

HPWD adopts ad valorem tax rate

During their Sept. 14 meeting, the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) Board of Directors approved a resolution setting the 2021 ad valorem tax rate at $0.0051 per $100 valuation for operation and maintenance of the district.