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Dimmitt High School freshman and/sophomore health science students attended the Free Academic Advantage Event hosted by Amarillo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Students listened to a panel of medical and academic professionals, explored volunteer organizations and colleges, and had the opportunity to meet professional basketball player Michael Cobbins.

Dimmitt High School freshman and/sophomore health science students attended the Free Academic Advantage Event hosted by Amarillo Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Students listened to a panel of medical and academic professionals, explored volunteer organizations and colleges, and had the opportunity to meet professional basketball player Michael Cobbins.

FEMA accused of mismanaging hurricane relief funds

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has accused the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) of spending $59 million last week to house illegal immigrants in a luxury hotel in New York City in violation of the law.
Castro County Healthcare donated Bumpas weighted stuffed animals and sensory toys to the students of Richardson Elementary School. The Bumpas plush toy is made of soft material, with a unique design that allows its arms to wrap around you in a heart-shaped hug when held against your chest. The toys will be used by the special education teacher at Richardson Elementary. Shown are Jennifer Sullivan, RES Principal, Callen Edwards, Instructional Coach, and Braydin Goodwin, DISD Nurse.

Castro County Healthcare donated Bumpas weighted stuffed animals and sensory toys to the students of Richardson Elementary School. The Bumpas plush toy is made of soft material, with a unique design that allows its arms to wrap around you in a heart-shaped hug when held against your chest. The toys will be used by the special education teacher at Richardson Elementary. Shown are Jennifer Sullivan, RES Principal, Callen Edwards, Instructional Coach, and Braydin Goodwin, DISD Nurse.

CCH donates to Richardson Elementary

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Naz FFA Copper Farris placed 10th at the Ft. Worth Livestock Show with his cross barrow and was the highest placed Texas bred barrow in the class.

Naz FFA Copper Farris placed 10th at the Ft. Worth Livestock Show with his cross barrow and was the highest placed Texas bred barrow in the class.

Naz FFA

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Hart Robotics students were nominated for the Tech Challenge FIRST Dean’s List Award were Rito Rodriguez and America Flores from Team #19782. The award recognizes the leadership and dedication of the most outstanding secondary school students from FIRST.

Hart Robotics students were nominated for the Tech Challenge FIRST Dean’s List Award were Rito Rodriguez and America Flores from Team #19782. The award recognizes the leadership and dedication of the most outstanding secondary school students from FIRST.

Hart Robotics students

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Senate advances property tax cuts

Richard Lee
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Senate Committee on Local Government on Tuesday unanimously approved measures that would further increase the homestead exemption, the amount of property value a homeowner can write off before assessment.

Measles reported in Gaines County

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The South Plains Public Health District reported that there have been 15 confirmed measles cases in Gaines County, which includes the towns of Seminole, Seagraves and Loop.While a majority of the cases are school-aged children, there are now a few adult cases, all of whom were not vaccinated.

Texas Senate passes school choice bill

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Despite resistance from many in the state, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2 to create education savings accounts. SB 2 will now go to the House where top officials say they support to push the bill through.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Ronny Jackson

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Ronny Jackson

Cruz, Jackson push tax relief bill for Panhandle wildfire victims

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Ronny Jackson have reintroduced the Wildfire Victim Tax Relief and Recovery Act.The bill, if passed, would provide tax relief for victims who suffered significant losses in the Panhandle last year when wildfires burned 1.
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