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DHS Junior Health Science students attended the Healthcare Expo at UMC*Lubbock. UMC’s education departments provide handson activities for various specialties such as radiology, respiratory, ultrasound, operating room, pharmacy, transportation, first respondersaerocare, and the ambus.

DHS Junior Health Science students attended the Healthcare Expo at UMC*Lubbock. UMC’s education departments provide handson activities for various specialties such as radiology, respiratory, ultrasound, operating room, pharmacy, transportation, first respondersaerocare, and the ambus.

DHS Junior Health Science students

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

CCH offering free Medicare seminar

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
CCH along with the Area Agency on Aging, are offering a free seminar on Oct. 8 to review Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans.Open enrollment for Medicare begins on Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. This seminar will highlight the differences between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.
Kevin Vasquez

Kevin Vasquez

DPS Trooper dies after being struck by car

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced in a press release the death of a highway patrol trooper this past Sunday morning.DPS released a statement on the death of Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez, stationed in Odessa.

State sales tax revenue $3.8B

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled nearly $3.85 billion in September, 1.5 percent more than in September 2023. The majority of September sales tax revenue is based on sales made in August and remitted to the agency in September.

CVL ranked among best nursing homes

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Country View Living (CVL), a long-term and senior living residence part of Castro County Healthcare (CCH), has recently made “Newsweek’s” list of “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025”. Under the “50-99 beds” category, CVL rounded out the list at No. 20 in Texas.
Dimmitt High School Homecoming Queen Beatriz Lozano was crowned at halftime during the homecoming game this past Friday. A win by the Bobcats over Highland Park topped the evening off. The Queens Court included Camila Madrigal, Xitalic Gonzalez, Isaura Guido and Nathalia Ogaz.

Dimmitt High School Homecoming Queen Beatriz Lozano was crowned at halftime during the homecoming game this past Friday. A win by the Bobcats over Highland Park topped the evening off. The Queens Court included Camila Madrigal, Xitalic Gonzalez, Isaura Guido and Nathalia Ogaz.

DHS Homecoming Royalty

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

WTAMU rises in best school rankings

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
West Texas A&M University saw a significant improvement in its standing among other schools in the West, according to newly released rankings from U.S. News & World Report.WT ranked at No. 5 among Best Value Schools among schools in the West, up from No. 20 in 2022-2023. The University rose to No.
Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

Castro County Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Sept. 27 Dimmitt ISD Homecoming Sept. 28 Dimmitt VFD Golf Tournament. Two-man scramble, entry fee $75 per person with sack lunch included in entry. Custom prices for winner of tourney, longest drive, closest to pin and much more. Send entries to DVFD or Dimmitt Recreation.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Animal cruelty is not only abhorrent in its own right, but it is often a gateway crime to violence against adults and children.
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