LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny state laws Pennsylvania:• A special cleaning ordinance bans homemakers from hiding dirt and dust under a rug in a dwelling. • All fire hydrants must be checked one hour before all fires.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

Now that we have gathered our wits about us here at Rhoads Memorial Library following Thanksgiving’s turkey-induced coma, we are making plans for our second Adult Winter Reading Program.

Pet Talk

Holidays brings family, friends, and plenty of food to the table — but it can also create unexpected challenges for pets. From tempting treats to bustling gatherings, the holiday can be stressful and, even unsafe, for animals.Dr.

Joe D. Rogers: POW camp saved lives, shortened WWII

Joe D. Rogers, speaking from years of study, made some penetrating observations about the POW camp outside of Hereford and just within Castro County that housed Italian Prisoners of War from 1942 to 1946 during World War II.“There are more than two sides to any story.

It is Halloween Night

It is Halloween night.It is cold and dark, and I am lurking.Not far from me, to my right, is Mark Powell, invisible in the gloom.

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Hopefully you have visited us here at Rhoads Memorial Library and procured your holiday reads since we will be closed for Thanksgiving a few days.When we re-open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, we will offer several newly-released books for your pleasure.

Pet Talk

Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV1) is a highly contagious virus in horses that can cause respiratory disease, reproductive issues, and neurologic disease. Because infected horses can spread the virus for an extended period of time, it’s especially important that owners take precautions during outbreaks.Dr.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRAND Funny state laws North Dakota:• In North Dakota it is illegal to keep an elk in a sandbox in your backyard.

Castro County Jail passes state jail inspection

On November 18, 2025, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards conducted an unannounced annual State jail inspection of the Castro County Jail.