DHS cheerleader and mascot Nakhiyah Porras and Hannah Simpson

(Photo bottom right) DHS cheerleader and mascot Nakhiyah Porras and Hannah Simpson were nominated for All American Cheerleader.

State FFA Convention set for July 5-9

The 93rd Texas FFA State Convention is scheduled for July 5-9 in Fort Worth, Texas. The deadline for convention registration is 11:59 p.m. on June 21. No changes to registration (including drops) will be allowed after that point for any reason and invoices will be final.

Golden Spread Classic set for June 24-26

Local FFA and 4-H cattle exhibitors will have the opportunity to show at the Golden Spread Classic Steer and Heifer Show. The annual show will be held in Levelland at Mallot Event Center in Levelland on June 24-26. Judges for the event will be Spencer Scotten and Dustin Frank.

Dimmitt Robotics team member Isabel Gonzales

Dimmitt Robotics team member Isabel Gonzales is participating in the High School Aerospace Scholars program through a collaboration with NASA.

WTAMU hosts Slice of Summer

High school students can get a taste of college life at West Texas A&M University’s Slice of Summer. The weekly series of events, hosted by WT Recreational Sports, is open to incoming freshmen through senior students.

State Finals June 9-10 Round Rock

The Nazareth Swifts walked away with the Regional Championship after defeating the Westbrook Wildcats in a two-game series held on Thursday and Friday at Frenship High School in Wolforth.

2021-22 Dimmitt High School Cheerleaders

2021-22 Dimmitt High School Cheerleaders – Dimmitt HS cheerleader enjoyed their first day of a week-long cheer camp: Caitlan Olmos, Klancy Bruton, Nina Vasquez, Anayi Comparon, Rosalinda Comparon, Karla Perez, Kennia Silva, Kriselle Ramirez, Na’Khiyah Porras, Beatriz Lozona and Hannah Simpson...

Naz FFA

Naz FFA Landry Kleman had a successful weekend at the Junior State Limousin Show. Kleman came in with a Division Champion and two Reserve Division Champions. He was also elected to serve on the Junior Board of Directors for the Texas Limousin Association.

Big announcements for TTU Raider baseball

Texas Tech baseball continues to forge ahead into the future, with two big announcements. Texas Tech has reached an agreement with Coach Tim Tadlock for a lifetime contract. Tadlock, current head baseball coach for the Red Raiders, has been with the university since 2013.

Summer fitness for athletes

Any school break can be a training challenge for high school athletes, but summer has unique issues. Not only is the time off from school and practice longer than at other breaks, but summer heat also adds a formidable risk factor.