Abbott signs EO on return of illegals

Governor Greg Abbott last Thursday issued an executive order authorizing and empowering the Texas National Guard and the Texas Department of Public Safety to apprehend illegal immigrants who cross the border between ports of entry and return them to the border.

Students attend WTAMU Upward Bound banquet

Several Dimmitt High School students attended the WTAMU Upward Bound banquet on July 8 in Canyon. Heidi Cantu was named Outstanding Student in English, and Martin Rodriguez, Outstanding Student in French.

Koenig retires from DSEC

After 44 years of service to Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, manager of Engineering Services Jerry Koenig has announced his retirement. “I don’t have any grandiose plans – just do some traveling to see family and work on the family farm some,” Koenig said.

Abbott announces $114.1B economic impact of military installations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the results of a study completed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC) analyzing the impact on the state’s economy of the U.S. military installations within Texas.

Editor’s Message

I bet I am not the only noticing how expensive restaurants are now. Even fast-food places are getting so high, I am starting to avoid them. Inflation is taking its toll on everything from gas to groceries, clothing and pretty much everything.

A return to fashion

All my life, I’ve found it hard to resist a good bargain. So, the pandemic briefly curtailed my excellent purchasing decisions. I was always out in the stores, shopping for the latest in exercise equipment, self-help videos, or ideas to impress my supervisors. And I really liked clothes.

Community Calendar

July 15 Cure Family Benefit. Hosted by Paxton Tire & Service. BBQ dinner. 6:30 p.m. Dimmitt High School Cafetorium. July 28-30 Hart Days. Ms. Hart Pageant on Thursday evening. Friday/Saturday events include cornhole toss, horseshoe tournament, three-on-three basketball tourney.

Odessa man sentenced for murder of brother

An Odessa man accepted a plea deal on Tuesday and will serve 12 years for the murder of his brother, Raymond Hernandez, on Sept. 20, 2020, in Lubbock. James Hernandez will also receive credit for time already served.

Grand jury hands down indictments

The 242nd District Court grand jury handed down 16 indictments on July 7.