High prices cited as fewer plan vacations

As the summer months approached, Bankrate conducted a survey on how many Americans were planning a vacation and saw the numbers way down from the previous year.According to the survey, around 46% polled said they were planning a vacation –down from 53% in 2024.

Bill passes to restrict college campus protests

College campus’ protests in Texas could meet with some restrictions following approval of Senate Bill 2972, giving university systems’ governing boards the power to limit where they can take place.The Senate passed the legislation 21-10 on May 14, and now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott to sign into law.

Property tax relief now up to voters

Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows praised the passage of SB 4, SB 23, HB 9, SJR 2, SJR 85, and HJR 1, which if approved by Texas voters in November, will deliver property tax relief to home and business owners.

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.