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TWC lowers UI tax rate for employers

TWC lowers UI tax rate for employers

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TWC lowers UI tax rate for employers

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced the average unemployment insurance (UI) tax rate for all employers will be 1.16% for calendar year (CY) 2023. Last year, the average tax rate was 1.35%.
Rhoads Memorial Displayer for January is Griffin Neinast is showing off his collection of Legos’ creations. He is the10-year-old son of Abby and Cody Neinast of Dimmitt.

Rhoads Memorial Displayer for January is Griffin Neinast is showing off his collection of Legos’ creations. He is the10-year-old son of Abby and Cody Neinast of Dimmitt.

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Thursday, January 12, 2023
“My housekeeping style is best described as follows: ‘There appears to have been a struggle...’” I once read that whimsical quip on a plaque and that’s what came to mind when I surveyed our workroom/storeroom area here at Rhoads Memorial Library.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
With the new year comes the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. While most resolutions are aimed at improving your life, pet owners should also consider making a resolution or two that will benefit the health of their pets.

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Personal Testimony

Pam Ford Davis
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Every Christ follower has a story to share. They have been born again; they’re saved. Saul got saved.
The Dimmitt Bobbies pitched in to help pack Snack Pak 4 Kids this past Monday evening under the watchful eye of Kendra Cantrell. The Bobbies are among various school, civic and church groups in Dimmitt who help pack for the program.

The Dimmitt Bobbies pitched in to help pack Snack Pak 4 Kids this past Monday evening under the watchful eye of Kendra Cantrell. The Bobbies are among various school, civic and church groups in Dimmitt who help pack for the program.

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SPC announces Fall President’s, Dean’s lists

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
South Plains College recently released the names of students named to the2022 Fall President’s List and Dean’s List. Edgar Rodriguez of Dimmitt was among the more than 340 students who were named to the Fall 2022 President’s List.

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Bumps in the road are not the road itself

Dudley Anderson
Thursday, January 12, 2023
For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 1 John 5:4 “As long as you are breathing God has a plan for your life,” said my guest, Lyndie as I interviewed her for my radio program. “You’re never too old.

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Abbott addresses Biden’s attack on Permian Basin

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement Friday after the Biden Administration removed a plan by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to impose a discretionary redesignation of the Permian Basin, the nation’s most prolific oil field, in its latest semiannual regulatory agenda.

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Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail Dec. 25, 2022 to Jan. 9, 2023 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: Dec. 27 Justin Joe Vigil, 36 of Hereford, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police on a warrant for Fail to Register as a Sex Offender.
Secretary of State Jane Nelson

Secretary of State Jane Nelson

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Abbott appoints Nelson as Secretary of State

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott last Thursday officially appointed Jane Nelson to serve as the 115th Texas Secretary of State (SoS) and was set to be sworn in by Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht on Jan. 7.
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