Bobcats advance after Area win

The Dimmitt Bobcats beat the Abernathy Antelopes in the Area Championship game, 47-41, and will travel to Frenship to compete in the Regional quarterfinals against Shallowater.

Bobbies 2-1 in tournament

Scam targets Lone Star Cards

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is receiving an increase in reports of scams targeting clients who use Lone Star Cards and is urging Texans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefi ts to monitor purchases...

Rural areas serve state and nation

Rural folks produce the food, fuel and fiber that powers our state and nation. Texas dwarfs all other states in the nation in the number of beef cows produced, with over 4.6 million. Texas ranks fourth nationally in milk production, producing 15.6 million pounds in 2021.

Free Meals

It was just a case of mistaken identity. But after all these years, I need to share my secret. That’s why I’m telling you. In my younger days, I worked in a downtown store’s advertising department. My job was to write about everything from cameras to hair clips.

Pet Talk

Whether they are a purring housecat or a prowling neighborhood cat, felines react differently to new experiences depending on how they were socialized. Owners can choose to increase their cat’s comfort level in new experiences but should first consider different socialization strategies. Dr.

Library Lines ...

Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we are delighted to report that no problems occurred following last Sunday’s electrical outage. The second blackout suffered this year did not wreak havoc with our lights or other electricity-dependent equipment, so hallelujah!

Thirst No More

There’s one thing we can count on; weather changes. This afternoon it’s in the mid 70’s and I like it. We had an arctic blast before Christmas. (I was miserable). They say misery loves company, but I wouldn’t wish such bitter cold or broken water pipes on anybody.

MSU president search commences

The Texas Tech University System (TTU System) Board of Regents and Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell, M.D., announced a search committee on March 1 and will be charged with assisting in the search for the next president of Midwestern State University.

I Want What God Wants for Me

Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; Before they spring forth, I tell you of them. Isaiah 42:9 “I want what God wants for me.