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Dimmitt cheerleader hopeful soaked up a lot of spirit and skills at the DHS Varsity Cheerleaders Mini Cheer Camp held on Aug. 5-6. Held at the DHS gym, the camp welcomed a large group of kindergarten through 6th grade students.

Dimmitt cheerleader hopeful soaked up a lot of spirit and skills at the DHS Varsity Cheerleaders Mini Cheer Camp held on Aug. 5-6. Held at the DHS gym, the camp welcomed a large group of kindergarten through 6th grade students.

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Texas House, Senate likely to file bills on STAAR

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Following a failed effort to scrap or replace STAAR testing in the regular session of the legislature, it is back on the agenda and Texas lawmakers have two weeks left to find a compromise.
DISD Snack Pak 4 Kids Bike-A-Thon was held last Thursday at 7 p.m. with lots of riders and walkers participating. Funds raised benefitted Snack Pak 4 Kids.

DISD Snack Pak 4 Kids Bike-A-Thon was held last Thursday at 7 p.m. with lots of riders and walkers participating. Funds raised benefitted Snack Pak 4 Kids.

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DISD Snack Pak 4 Kids Bike-A-Thon

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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Hart ISD announces changes for upcoming school year

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Hart ISD announced there will be several changes concerning student drop off, lockers and cell phones and the dress code.Elementary students will be dropped off at the cafeteria where breakfast will be served from 7:40 to 8:15 a.m. Students will be counted as tardy if arriving after 8 a.m.

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Trade negotiations extended to Aug. 1

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Secretary Scott Bessent announced the deadline had been extended as the U.S. continues to work out trade deals. The tariffs were set to revert to the April 2 levels established by the Trump administration if new trade deal agreements were not reached by Aug. 1.
Julius Carpio from Dimmitt has signed to play baseball for the Lamar University Cardinals in Beaumont. This past season as a WTAMU pitcher, Carpio earned NCBWA Regional Pitcher of the Week and Lone Star Conference Pitcher of the Week. Carpio, a business major, is the son of Noel Rodriguez and Ariana Carpio. (WTAMU photo)

Julius Carpio from Dimmitt has signed to play baseball for the Lamar University Cardinals in Beaumont. This past season as a WTAMU pitcher, Carpio earned NCBWA Regional Pitcher of the Week and Lone Star Conference Pitcher of the Week. Carpio, a business major, is the son of Noel Rodriguez and Ariana Carpio. (WTAMU photo)

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Carpio commits to Lamar University

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
WTAMU pitcher Julius Carpio, from Dimmitt, announced he has signed to play baseball for Lamar University in Beaumont.
WTAMU recently a buffalo calf to become the new mascot as ‘Thunder XVI.’

WTAMU recently a buffalo calf to become the new mascot as ‘Thunder XVI.’

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WTAMU introduces future Thunder XVI mascot

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The WT Herdsmen recently adopted a new heifer and began training her to step into the hoofprints of the University’s reining live mascot.“Our newest buffalo calf, who’ll be Thunder XVI when she assumes her duties, is a welcome addition to our team,” said Dr.
Hart ISD will be welcoming Coach James Shelton to lead the Longhorns football team as head coach. He will also be on staff as the assistant principal. Shelton’s last coaching position was at Kress ISD.

Hart ISD will be welcoming Coach James Shelton to lead the Longhorns football team as head coach. He will also be on staff as the assistant principal. Shelton’s last coaching position was at Kress ISD.

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Coach James Shelton

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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