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Legislature approves education funding bill

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
South Plains College in Levelland announced the students making the president’s and dean’s list for the spring semester, five of which were from Castro County.Justice Velasquez of Dimmitt was among 400 students named to the president’s list.
Dimmitt High School seniors, parents, family and friends attended the commencement ceremony for seniors who closed the door on high school to take a big step into the future (top photo). Many will be attending college, trade schools, joining the military or getting jobs as they continue their journey into adulthood. The DHS valedictorian was Veera Bhakta (bottom left) and the salutatorian was Isaura Guido (bottom right).

Dimmitt High School seniors, parents, family and friends attended the commencement ceremony for seniors who closed the door on high school to take a big step into the future (top photo). Many will be attending college, trade schools, joining the military or getting jobs as they continue their journey into adulthood. The DHS valedictorian was Veera Bhakta (bottom left) and the salutatorian was Isaura Guido (bottom right).

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DHS grads celebrate graduation

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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SCOTUS to decide issue of judges blocking presidential policies

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday over President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship after multiple lawsuits led federal judges in three states to issue nationwide injunctions.The case doesn’t challenge the order’s legality, but the power judges have to block...

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Medrano graduates from UT

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Luigi Medrano, of Dimmitt, graduated with a Bachelor Of Science In Electrical And Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in spring 2025.Medrano was one of nearly 9,500 students who received an undergraduate, master’s or doctoral degree.UT Austin celebrated its 142nd graduating...
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Quinn Minute - My frog drawing

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
In my long and unproductive life, I’ve encountered several disgusting things… and I’ve stepped in a few of them.But few gave me more displeasure than dissecting a frog.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

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Castro County Community Calendar

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
June 3 – July 25Summer Reading Program. Rhoads Memorial Library.June 6-7Olen Schulte Memorial Roping & Wild West Show. Marvin Schulte’s Arena, 2995 HW 86 behind Elmer’s Package Store.
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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
We all want our pets to live long, happy and healthy lives. In order to achieve this, we take them for their annual veterinary appointments, make sure they get plenty of exercise and feed them the best pet food we can afford.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
“A Lunch Experience” will be held in our meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library at noon on Thursday, May 29. The event, hosted by Catholic Charities of Lubbock, will feature a free lunch in what they are calling “an enjoyable activity designed to strengthen family bonds.”

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Poll shows Cornyn trailing Paxton in senate race

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
A new voter survey shows U.S. Sen. John Cornyn trailing Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.The new poll shows Cornyn trailing Paxton by 16 percentage points, 56% to 40%, as reported by the poll taken by a Super PAC called the Senate Leadership Fund.Houston-area...
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