Feds claim control of land over arachnoid

The federal government declared parts of John Yearwood’s central Texas farm as critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act, placing private land under federal control.

Barking in the New Year

As we leap into a new year, pet parents across the U.S. are setting their sights on ‘pawsome’ resolutions to ensure their furry companions lead happy, healthy, and tail-wagging lives. TripsWithPets.

Make It Legal

It continues to shock me year after year that family members choose to fight over who “gets” to be the executor of an estate under someone’s will.

Holiday traditions

One of my favorite stories is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. How many other tales feature a miser, four ghosts, tombstones, and a goose? Before I read this story, I thought it was about somebody named Carol.

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While the year 2023 has not yet come to a close, 2024 is fast approaching and will be here soon. That is why here at Rhoads Memorial Library we are sprucing up our exercise DVD’s section and the weight loss books for patrons interested in pursuing such matters via New Year’s resolutions.

Pet Talk

Working on a resolution or two for a happier, healthier new year? Consider including some for your pet! Setting and conquering goals together is a great way to bond with your pet and pick up some mutually beneficial habits. Need some inspiration to get started?

Main Street Window Shopping

How many remember the days of Christmas window shopping on Main Street? Scores of shoppers once filled Main Street America storefront sidewalks. Over time, America’s villages, towns and cities have changed. Progress comes with a cost.

Prayerless Pews and Powerless Pulpits

Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we ask you to pray for us. Pray that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you. (2 Thessalonians 3:1 NLT) Are we praying for our Pastor as we should be? Prayerless pews will bring to pass powerless pulpits.

Dixie Chicks founder killed in car crash

One of the founding members of the Dixie Chicks, Laura Lynch, was killed in a car crash in El Paso this past Friday. Lynch, 65, was killed around 5:45 p.m. on Friday on Highway 62, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump ineligible for election

The Colorado Supreme Court made a significant 4-3 ruling on Tuesday, that former President Donald Trump is constitutionally ineligible to run in 2024 and should be removed from the state’s GOP primary ballot.