Shaquille O’Neal to open Big Chicken in Lubbock

Big Chicken, a fast-casual restaurant featuring the favorite foods of basketball player Shaquille O’Neal and his famous friends, is expected to make an entrance into Lubbock in the near future. Big Chicken, created in part by O’Neal, plays upon some of his catchphrases, like “Can you dig it?

DHS track & field advances to regionals

Dimmitt track and field competed at the 3A Area 03/04 meet on Friday in Denver City at Mustang Stadium. Five athletes will be advancing to the Regional meet in Abilene on April 28-29 at Elmer Gray Stadium.

Swifts shut out Valley

Sterl Welps didn’t allow a single run as the Nazareth Swifts defeated Valley 20-0 on Monday. Welps allowed just three hits. Luke Schulte led Nazareth to victory by driving in six runs. Schulte went 2-for-3 at the plate and drove in runs on a home run in the third and a double in the fifth.

Swifts take win against Clarendon

Both teams were strong on the pitcher’s mound Saturday, but the Nazareth Swifts defeated Clarendon 3-2. Nazareth pitchers allowed just four hits to Clarendon. Clarendon got on the board in the first inning. An error scored one run for Clarendon.

Texas Senate, House open budget negotiations

Conferees from both chambers met publicly for the first time on Tuesday, promising an amicable process that will lead to a strong state budget.

Naz, Hart tracksters qualify for regionals

It was a big Area track meet for the Castro County 1A athletes last week, with around 24 qualifying to compete at Regional individual and relay events, with 19 from Nazareth and five from Hart.

Swiftettes basketball camp set for May 22-25

The Nazareth Swiftettes basketball camp is scheduled for May 22-25, with camp directors Eric Schilling and Whitney Bryan along with former Swiftettes players.

Swift baseball camp set for May 22-23

The 2023 Swift Baseball Camp is scheduled for May 22-25 with camp directors Tyler Goodwin and current Swifts players. The camp is for youth entering kindergarten through those entering the ninth grade.

Bobcats shut out Hornets

The Dimmitt Bobcats defeated Tulia on Saturday, 19-0, as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. The offensive kicked off in the first inning when Mario Lopez doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.

Bobcats fall to River Road

While both the Dimmitt Bobcats and River Road Wildcats had their offenses going, the Bobcats fell 21-11 in a high scoring game.