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Local SPC students make honors list

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
South Plains College in Levelland recognized students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Hannah Ames and Alexandra Mora, both of Dimmitt, were among more than 300 students on the President’s list.

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Man confesses to murdering roommate

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Raul Meza Jr., 62, confessed to murdering his roommate, Jess Fraga, 80, and implicated himself in the murder of Gloria Lofton, 66, in 2019, just three years after being released on parole from the Travis County Jail.

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Abbott calls special session

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott at the request of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, called for special session of the Texas Legislature, was to begin Monday at 9 p.m. Only the governor can call a special legislative session. Lawmakers can only pass bills related to the agenda the governor sets.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House on Saturday in a 121-23 vote and will be temporarily removed from office as the Senate trial proceeds. The impeachment of the attorney general is the first of its kind in Texas.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House on Saturday in a 121-23 vote and will be temporarily removed from office as the Senate trial proceeds. The impeachment of the attorney general is the first of its kind in Texas.

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Texas AG Paxton impeached

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
In a historic move on Saturday, the Texas House voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has been accused by his fellow Republicans of abuse of office.
Heavy rainfall, flooding wreak havoc in Hereford

Heavy rainfall, flooding wreak havoc in Hereford

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Heavy rainfall, flooding wreak havoc in Hereford

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Weekend storms inundated Hereford with rain and flooding, with water reaching as deep as 3 to 5 feet in the city and surrounding farms. Hereford received 8 inches of rain in the past month; the heaviest rainfall came Friday morning with some observers showing 2.45 inches in just 40 minutes.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Raising adorable puppies can be as challenging as it is exciting, especially because of the speed at which they are developing, both physically and mentally. So, knowing the general timeline of their growth can help owners prepare to meet a puppy’s evolving needs.
Maxwells celebrate 50 years of marriage

Maxwells celebrate 50 years of marriage

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Maxwells celebrate 50 years of marriage

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Leroy and Linda Maxwell of Dimmitt were honored with a Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration this past Saturday in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Dimmitt.
Tell Bagley, Nazareth

Tell Bagley, Nazareth

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DSEC announces scholarship recipients

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
DSEC announces scholarship recipients Tell Bagley, Nazareth Mary Nelson, Nazareth Iris Schilderink, Nazareth Luke Schulte, Nazareth Anna Wooten, Dimmitt Audrey Wooten, Dimmitt
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