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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
MUSTANGS WIN -- Olton's Alan Vasquez runs down the sideline for a big gain, during the second half of the Mustangs' homecoming victory over Vega on Friday at Mustang Stadium. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)
FRANCISCO “FRANKIE” MARTINEZ

FRANCISCO “FRANKIE” MARTINEZ

Martinez pleads guilty to murder

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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.
ANTON HOMECOMING QUEEN -- Tatiana Collins, a Senior at Anton High School, was crowned Homecoming Queen by last year’s Queen, Bridget Thomas. Anton’s Homecoming was held on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (Submitted Photo)

ANTON HOMECOMING QUEEN -- Tatiana Collins, a Senior at Anton High School, was crowned Homecoming Queen by last year’s Queen, Bridget Thomas. Anton’s Homecoming was held on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (Submitted Photo)

Anton Homecoming Queen

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Anton Homecoming Queen

October is deadly month for Texas Pedestrians

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
As fall brings less daylight, TxDOT urges drivers to be extra vigilant about protecting pedestrians AUSTIN – Fall and winter months bring shorter days and less light, making it harder for drivers to see—and safely avoid— pedestrians. October saw the highest number of pedestrian crashes in 2022.

Commissioners to hold special meeting Tuesday

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Friday, September 29, 2023
A special meeting of the Lamb County Commissioners’ Court will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in the Lamb County Courthouse, where a 3—item agenda will be considered for appropriate action. Agenda 1. Call to Order; 2.
The City of Amherst once again was raising money for new park playground equipment by holding their annual Homecoming Hamburger fundraiser. Left to right- Marlene Leal, Lalo Leal, and Jennifer Sawyer are delivering the hamburger dinners served by City of Amherst Employees during the Amherst Homecoming Hamburger Fundraiser on Thursday, September 21, 2023. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

The City of Amherst once again was raising money for new park playground equipment by holding their annual Homecoming Hamburger fundraiser. Left to right- Marlene Leal, Lalo Leal, and Jennifer Sawyer are delivering the hamburger dinners served by City of Amherst Employees during the Amherst Homecoming Hamburger Fundraiser on Thursday, September 21, 2023. (Photo by Ann Reagan)

The City of Amherst

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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