Texas lawmakers end session

This past Monday was the last day of the regular Texas Legislative session and with it, will come changes that impact public schools, property tax relief, criminal justice, abortion and other issues.

Squatters Bill pass both chambers

The Squatters Bill, SB 38 authored by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, and sponsored by Rep. Angie Chen Button in the House, passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature, and will now head to the governor’s desk to be signed.The Senate voted and the House, 23-8 and the House, 85-44.

Federal court blocks IEEPA tariffs

The Court of International Trade ruled that the tariffs imposed under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) are not legal.

DPD adds Police Officer

Dimmitt Police Department’s newest police offi cer, Justice Velasquez, will be going on duty soon. He recently graduated from the South Plains College Law Enforcement Training Center and took the TCOLE test on Friday.

Pet Talk

When a pet doesn’t seem like itself — maybe it’s limping, behaving oddly, or seems to just not feel right — getting answers quickly and accurately can make all the difference. However, some issues are hidden deep inside the body, beyond the reach of a physical exam or basic X-ray.

Library Lines ...

Residents of small towns often lament that there is very little for youngsters to do in said town, so we here at Rhoads Memorial Library are trying to alleviate that concern. We are adding a ‘Story Time’ to our summer programming with the help of Dimmitt resident Mavrik Gfeller.

Rollins signs waivers on SNAP purchases

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins signed waivers to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) in Indiana and Iowa, each commencing in 2026.

Texas Senate approves HB4 to restore school A-F rating

The Texas Senate put its stamp of approval on HB 4 to restore A-F rating, replace outdated STAAR and halt lawfare aimed at restoring results-driven education.The bill, authored by Rep.

Texas House approves Ten Commandments bill

The Texas House gave final approval to legislation requiring public schools to place the Ten Commandments in every classroom.The bill, SB 10, would require every public classroom to display a poster or framed copy that is at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall.

Commissioners approve request for EMS driver

The Commissioners Court met for their regular session on May 27 and approved vehicle bids, a water crossing and heard other reports.Castro County EMS requested a letter to the state for the addition of a driver.