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.

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.

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.“On my first day as Secretary, I sent a call to states to innovate, and Governors...

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The Texas Senate put its stamp of approval on HB 4 to restore A-F rating, replace outdated STAAR and halt lawfare aimed at restoring results-driven education.The bill, authored by Rep. Brad Buckley would deliver overdue reforms needed to restorepublic trust in Texas’ three-decade-old publicschool...

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.

Abbott appointed to FEMA Review Council

Governor Greg Abbott was sworn into the bi-partisan Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council and participated virtually in the first public meeting of the Council to discuss the future of FEMA and its emergency response capabilities.The Council was created and tasked with...

Texas Lottery Commission to be abolished

The Texas Legislature has cleared the way for Texas Lottery to continue under theTexas’ Department of Licensing and Regulation, effectively abolishing the Texas Lottery Commission, as well as including new restrictions on how players can buy tickets.The billwould take effect immediately if signed...

CCCHA to host free fishing day

Castro County Hispanic Heritage Association of Dimmitt will be hosting “Fishing Day at the Bay on June 7.The free event will be held at Dimmitt Lake at Sheffy Park from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will feature fishing, prizes for the largest fish caught, food and lots of fun for all ages.Participants...