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Toyota recalling more than 45,000 Sequoia Hybrids

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain model year 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles in the North, Central and South America as well as the Middle East.Approximately 45,300 vehicles are involved in this recall in total, with approximately 43,400 in the U.S.

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Drunk driver crashes with ACU bus

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

A man was arrested following a crash involving an Abilene Christian University bus and SUV this past Saturday.According to the Lubbock Police Department, four people were injured in the crash following the ACU game against Texas Tech, including one student-athlete, two coaches and the bus driver.

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Kress ISD employee being investigated for improper conduct

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

An investigation is underway at Kress Independent School District following a report that a district employee may have engaged in improper conduct involving a student.The investigation began last Thursday after law enforcement was notified.

Important election dates approaching

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Important election dates approaching

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

With the general election getting closer, there are important dates and information to remember.The last day to register to vote and/or submit address changes is Oct. 7.A voter can report an address or name change online.

The Nazareth Ag and FFA students participated in the annual Labor Day Parade this past weekend, complete with a live bovine in the working chute on the float.

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The Nazareth Ag and FFA students

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Dimmitt girl’s cross country teams were off and running at the Dimmitt 2024 meet this past weekend.

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Ken King to hold meeting in Dimmitt

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Texas Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of House District 88 to discuss the upcoming 89th Regular Legislative Session, including a meeting in Dimmitt.King will be meeting with constituents and voters in Castro County on Sept. 12 at the Dimmitt City Hall from 1 to 2 p.m.

Hart JH Girls Cross Country: (front row, left to right) Selena Garcia, Ellie Longoria, Avilen Morales, Kyli Hernandez, (back row, left to right) Camila Perez, Savannah Corrales, Sadie Carrasco, Lexi Cisneros and Mia Longoria.

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DVFD Golf Tourney, Highway to Hell*O Terlingua set for Sept. 28

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department and Pink Ladies are preparing for two of the biggest fundraising events for the DVFD.The Dimmitt Volunteer Fire Department is set to kick off on Sept. 28 at Dimmitt Country Club.

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Private water well screenings available

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, is hosting an upcoming event in the South Plains onSept.16-18 to allow residents to have their well water screened.

Sheriff Sal Rivera

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Sheriff Sal Rivera seeks re-election

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Sheriff Sal Rivera announced that he is running for re-election as Sheriff of Castro County in the upcoming General Election on Nov. 5.Rivera was appointed to the Office of Sheriff by the Castro County Commissioners Court on Dec. 26, 2006, upon the retirement of Sheriff C.D. Fitzgearld.

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Paxton launches illegal voting tipline

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal advisory on election integrity and launched an email tipline where the public may report suspected violations of Texas election law.

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