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Francisco Martinez

Francisco Martinez

Martinez pleads guilty to murder

Francisco “Frankie” Martinez, 41,of Dimmitt, pleaded guilty to charges of the murder of Rachel Salinas this past Thursday in the 64th Judicial District Court of Castro County. Martinez was sentenced to 40 years in prison; Salinas’ family was present at the plea and sentencing.

State sales tax revenue $3.8B in September

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.79 billion in September, 2.8 percent more than in September 2022. The majority of September sales tax revenue is based on sales made in August and remitted to the agency in September.
Kenya and Kamila Tovar battle Krabbe Disease.

Kenya and Kamila Tovar battle Krabbe Disease.

Dimmitt family struggles with Krabbe Disease

When Christina and Marco Tovar of Dimmitt began adding to their family, they did not realize the tragedy and challenges they would be facing until after the birth of their two youngest daughters. The family has five children.
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Pet Talk

As dedicated pet owners, we do everything possible to keep our pets happy and healthy, whether it is finding the best kind of food, providing a new favorite toy, or grooming and exercising them. Another way to keep our pets in good health is by spaying or neutering them. Dr.

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We received word this week at Rhoads Memorial Library that we have been accredited again by Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for the state’s fiscal year spanning Sept. 1, through Aug. 31, 2024.

The brevity of life

So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.

I problem

Jesus shared a pointed parable about a greedy farmer… The man had a serious ‘I’ problem. Self-centeredness and pride clouded his spiritual sight. “And He told them a parable, saying, ‘The land of a rich man was very productive.

South Plains Fair underway

The Panhandle South Plains Fair is drawing crowds for fun and events through Sept. 30 in Lubbock. Open and Junior livestock competition began this past Saturday with the arrival of cattle, pigeons, poultry, lambs, goats, sheep, rabbits and swine and will continue through the week.
The Wok Thai and Chinese Restaurant hosted a fundraiser on Sept. 15 for the Dimmitt Athletic Booster Club, donating 15% of dinner sales towards the yearend scholarships. The Wok, formerly Somboune’s and recently opened under its new name, is owned by the Sisomphou family.

The Wok Thai and Chinese Restaurant hosted a fundraiser on Sept. 15 for the Dimmitt Athletic Booster Club, donating 15% of dinner sales towards the yearend scholarships. The Wok, formerly Somboune’s and recently opened under its new name, is owned by the Sisomphou family.

The Wok Thai and Chinese Restaurant