Editor’s Message

It is almost time for school to begin and it is time to get the sense of humor engaged for the challenges ahead. So, we are warming up the laughter generator with a few stories – the things a student’s teacher will never tell their parents.

Does money make people happy?

Do you think money makes people happy? Maybe not, but it gives them lots more ways to battle sadness. The other day I drove to a fancy neighborhood, and surveyed residents about the good and bad sides of money. I got great response before the security guard tossed me and my dog out.

Library Lines ...

It is amazing how a few cents here, a few cents there, can add up to a significant amount.

Pet Talk

As the summer heat continues to simmer, the risk of painful sunburns continues to be a concern as well. This is true for humans but also for animals like pigs, whose skin not only closely resembles that of humans but is more sensitive to dermatological diseases. Because of this, Dr.

The Doorkeeper

I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked. Psalms 84:10b NLT In the Kingdom of God, it is possible to be very small but accomplish big things. I visited a large cathedral in Montreal, Canada, many years back on a ministry trip.

Amarillo policeman wounded in traffic stop

An Amarillo motorcycle officer was shot following a struggle with a man during a traffic stop. Last Friday morning, the office stopped a man in pickup truck for a traffic violation. Upon running the driver’s information, the man was found to have a warrant.

Together, we will get through this

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Stephen remembered how he had witnessed some of the great miracles that Jesus had performed. He was still young, but he had a passion to share the gospel that Jesus had commissioned his disciples to share.

Restaurants being sued for false advertising

While it seems to be standard practice for restaurants to tempt customers to buy their food with enticing photos, and then serve up the item that looks nothing like what was expected, a man in New York has had enough.

Tractor Parade entry deadline Aug. 17

It’s time to hitch up and get rolling toward participation in the Deaf Smith County Historical Society’s third annual Tractor Parade and Jubilee August 19 in Dameron Park in downtown Hereford. The deadline for a new feature of the event, naming of a local Farmer of the Year, is coming up on Aug.

Anton man arrested for animal cruelty

An Anton man on Sunday was charged with two counts of animal cruelty after witnesses filed complaints that he was seen driving with two dogs tethered to the back of his vehicle. The Hockley Sheriff’s Office was notified of a potential animal cruelty case in the 400 block of East Ellwood in Anton.