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King Me

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
When thinking of the game of checkers, I remember my Grandpa Ford. He was always eager to play a game with my Dad or any of his grandchildren. He and grandma lived with my Uncle Wallace and Aunt Jessie and I’d guess that he played with them when they weren't too busy.
Concerns arise for cattle

Concerns arise for cattle

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Concerns arise for cattle producers over federal mandates

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) and American Farm Bureau Federation(AFBF) has raised concerns that possible legislation (Senate Bill 3229) federally mandating cash trade for cattle will be inserted into the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act, decreasing the price of cattle in Texas from $17...

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Open Letter to High School Class of 2022

Dear Graduating Senior,
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
I am begging your pardon for a somber reflection amidst the joy of the near completion of high school – not to be a wet rag on that accomplishment, but a bright light on the realities of postsecondary education.

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Castro County Sheriff's Office Report

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail May 2 to 23 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: May 3 Orlando Guerrero, 35 of Plainview, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office on a Castro County warrant for Illegal...

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Drivers urged to use extra caution during Memorial Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Large numbers of travelers are expected on Texas roads, which means that more breakdowns and traffic stops are likely as well. Drivers should pay attention to what’s happening around them and prepare to react quickly.
DISD Employee Service Awards

DISD Employee Service Awards

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DISD Employee Service Awards

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
(Above) DISD 5 Year Service Award Recipients: (front row, left to right) Victoria Roman, Laraine Aguero, Carmen Lopez, Senobia Diego, Melissa Alonso, (middle) Vanessa Betancourt, Leigh Santana, Jennifer Rodarte, Belia Galvan, Amanda Flores, Lori Sifuentez, Samantha Rodriguez, (back) Vicky Ruiz,...
Jose Gil III

Jose Gil III

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Gil charged with murder, assault

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
A local man was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an incident that occurred in Dimmitt on May 14.

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Swifts gear up for Regional title game

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Nazareth Swifts claimed the Regional Semifinal Championship against the Kress Kangaroos last week in two games, advancing to the Regional finals this Friday. The Swifts shut Kress out 3-0 in Game 1 and 10-0 in Game 2. The semifinals games were played at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview.
Adilene Adame, Friona

Adilene Adame, Friona

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Suspicious deaths under investigation

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The past Saturday morning, the Castro County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 10:30 a.m. from a property owner reporting two bodies found in western Castro County off of FM 1057 and FM 2397 about a half mile east of the Parmer County line.
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