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Staying Alert

But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.
U.S. Army recruiters visited Dimmitt High School to provide seniors with information about the Army military branch. Recruiters often visit high schools and explain the many programs the military has to offer that also involve college credits, paid tuition, and technical training as well as lifelong career opportunities.

U.S. Army recruiters visited Dimmitt High School to provide seniors with information about the Army military branch. Recruiters often visit high schools and explain the many programs the military has to offer that also involve college credits, paid tuition, and technical training as well as lifelong career opportunities.

Southwest announces layoffs

Southwest Airline announced it will be laying off 15% of its corporate workforce and about 1,759 employees at the Dallas Love Field headquarters. Eleven senior leadership positions will be eliminated as a part of restructuring.

Ogallala Quilt Festival set for April 3-5

The annual Ogallala Quilt Festival 2025 is fast approaching and will be held on April 3-5.The event, themed Limitless Explorations, will offer tough competition, great exhibits, classes and special dinners and awards.The featured teacher for the festival will be Gyleen X.

County Commissioners approve property bid proposal

The Castro County Commissioners Court met on Feb. 24 and approved a proposal to purchase property in Hart.The county submitted a big of $5,350, of which the city of Hart would receive $1,100, Castro County, $1,465, and Hart ISD, $1,785.

Measles epidemic continues to spread

The measles epidemic continues to grow in West Texas and is now up to 124 cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), with many in the South Plains region of the state.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

All families want their pets to maintain a happy, healthy quality of life through their senior years. Listed below are some simple daily changes that owners can implement at home to ensure this is the case, according to Julia Spade, DVM, cVMA, CHPV, CPEV Medical Director at BluePearl Pet Hospice.Dr.

Library Lines ...

Icy conditions prompted the cancellation of Dimmitt Book Club’s February meeting last week. The group will convene on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in the meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library. (At least that’s the intention, but as the adage goes, “man plans, God laughs.

Bail reform package heads to Senate floor

by Richard Lee The Senate Criminal Justice Committee last Wednesday unanimously passed a package of bills aimed at reforming the state’s bail bond system, specifi cally giving judges more latitude to deny bail to offenders they think pose a threat to the public.