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High wind, sand wreak havoc in Panhandle, South Plains

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High wind, sand wreak havoc in Panhandle, South Plains

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Last Friday’s strong winds and dust storm pounded the Texas Panhandle with electrical and internet outages, property damage, road closures and 42 vehicle crashes, three which were fatal.The National Weather Service reported that Dimmitt had gusts up to 84 mph.

City approves splash pad contract

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City approves splash pad contract

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

The Dimmitt City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 17 and unanimously approved to contract with Oasis Water Playgrounds for construction of the City’s new splash pad project.“The splash pad, a $630K project, will include a total area of 4,200 square feet with dry zones extending...

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Federal judge orders agencies to reinstate probationary employees

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been ordered by a federal judge to reinstate the probationary employees it fired.The U.S. District Judge William Alsup of the Northern District of California ruling applies to thousands of employees at six agencies, in additionto the departments of...

Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

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Hegar distributes $1.1B in sales tax allocations

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for March, 10.2 percent more than in March 2024.These allocations are based on sales made in January by businesses that report sales tax...

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

From their adorable snort to bulging eyes and ever endearing waddle, smush-faced dogs are increasing in popularity due to their cuteness and fun-loving personalities.

Displayer for the month of March at Rhoads Memorial Library is Sue Summers, a member of the Ogallala Quilters Society.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The first reading program for adults here at Rhoads Memorial Library ended last week.

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The Spirit of Skill

Dudley Anderson Faithwriters.com

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

“and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills,” Exodus 31:3 (NIV) There is a clear distinction between talent and anointing.

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Senate panel considers changes to special ed funding

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

by Richard Lee Under a bill considered by the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday, thestate’s school finance system would base additional funding for special education students on the type and intensity of services provided, rather than where they receive those services.Senator Paul Bettencourt,...

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Get Cracking

Pam Ford Davis Faithwriters.com

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

How do you want your eggs? Many order sunny side up; while others choose from offerings of scrambled, soft boiled, poached, French toast, breakfast quiche, eggs Benedict or hard boiled.

Pablo Perez has been named to the President’s Honor List at Texas Tech University for achieving a 4.0 grade point for the 2024 Fall semester. Perez is a chemistry and math major at TTU and a 2024 graduate of Dimmitt High School. He is the son of Robert Perez and the late Astrid Perez.

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Columbia University penalized $400M for antisemitism

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Education (ED), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the immediate cancellation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University due to the...

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