Free Diabetes education to be offered online

The South Plains, District 2 Diabetes Education Committee is excited to present Wisdom, Power and Control! A free four-class series to help learn how to manage type 2 diabetes through food and exercise. There will be information about medication, self-care and more.

TFB speaks out on eminent domain

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) President Russell Boening in Austin in support of the committee substitute for HB 901 (CSHB 901) at a public hearing of the House Committee on Land and Resource Management.

A meal of gratitude

Immaculate Conception Church in Dimmitt held a meal of gratitude in memory of Feat of St. Joseph for all the essential workers in the community on March 25. Essential workers enjoyed a meal of pork roast (representing food for the body) and pastas (representing food for the soul).

Ask the Agent

It’s Springtime and as the weather warms up and the days are longer, we see more and more people walking. We know though that accidents to pedestrians can happen. In 2018 there were 6,283 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes, which was the highest since 1990.

FEMA offers assistance with funerals

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may be easing some of the financial burden for funeral expenses for COVID-19 deaths. Beginning in April, the agency says it will begin paying up to $9,000 in expenses per funeral. Those who lost multiple family members can apply for $35,000.

Bobbies lose to Lady Dons

The Dimmitt Bobbies fell in a high-scoring game to the Palo Duro Lady Dons, 25-15. The Lady Dons jump out ahead in the first inning scoring 12 runs to the Bobbies’ two runs.

Bobbies battle Muleshoe

The Dimmitt Bobbies (0-1) fell to the Muleshoe Lady Mules, 3-0, in the first district game. Coach Vicky Ruiz said, “This had been the best game that Dimmitt had played. All players were talking, encouraging each other and playing to their best ability. I am very proud of them.”