Dimmit Chamber golf tourney set Aug. 12

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce is already gearing up their annual golf tournament, set for Aug. 12 at Dimmitt Recreation and Country Club. The event will feature a four-person scramble at $400 per team and includes a meal, drink tickets, two mulligans per golfer and one raffle ticket per golfer.

Weekend fun to be had in the Texas Panhandle

With inflation rising and people trying to stretch every dollar, it is safe to say that many aren’t going on extended vacations and long trips, but there are things in the Texas Panhandle to do and see to take a break from the weekly routine.

Dogs prone to heat stroke in summer

With the Texas temperatures rising and the two hottest months of the year underway, dog and cat owners should be aware of heat stroke symptoms like excessive panting, vomiting, diarrhea and distressed behavior.

Regional Universities - Powerhouses for growth

Regional universities are associated with the places in Texas that produce the food, fuel and fiber that nourish, power and clothe our state and nation. They frequently serve rural populations and help the people of these regions attain their aspirations.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

July 7 Olen Schulte Memorial Roping. Reschedule date. Books open at 6 p.m. Roping starts at 7 p.m. Marvin Schulte Arena, 2995 Hwy 86 – 5 miles east of Nazareth. For more info call Landon Schulte at 806- 252- 5101. Nazareth German Fest. Second weekend in July.

Operation Lone Star ramps up apprehensions, arrests

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of...

Vacations

Most families look forward to a trip because they can (1) visit someplace new, (2) swim in pools where catfish once lived, and (3) search out motels that appeared in horror films.

Pet Talk

People may choose to eat foods past their expiration date, as long as the food looks and smells good, but that doesn’t mean this practice is safe for pet food. Ensuring pet food is suitable to eat is the first step to preventing your dog or cat from becoming ill. Dr.

Library Lines ...

Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, July brings the second half of our summer reading program for Castro County youngsters and the chance for participants to enter a drawing for major prizes.