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Library Lines ... By Gaye Reily
Friday, July 31, 2026
“Too hot to keep changing signs. Sin bad, Jesus good. Details inside.” While local temperatures have reached triple digits that have lasted for days and days, that sign was not here at Rhoads Memorial Library, but at a church.
Pet Talk

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Friday, July 31, 2026
Warm weather often means more time outside with your pets, but higher temperatures also increase the risk of heat stress, which occurs when an animal’s body cannot properly cool itself, causing its core temperature to rise.

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Xcel Energy to meet growing energy needs across Texas and New Mexico

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Friday, July 31, 2026
Proposed portfolio combines wind, solar, storage and dispatchable gas generation to strengthen reliability, deliver long-term customer value As communities and businesses across Texas and New Mexico continue to grow, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) has selected a proposed portfolio of new power...
Tips and Hints on How to Survive the Summer Heat

Tips and Hints on How to Survive the Summer Heat

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Tips and Hints on How to Survive the Summer Heat

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
As temperatures rise across Texas, residents face more than just discomfort – they face serious health risks. In recent years, many communities have experienced prolonged stretches of triple- digit temperatures, dangerous heat indexes and increased strain on power systems.
A large crowd braved the triple digit temperatures last week to celebrate Hart Days. The annual event always draws a large crowd for its parade, pageant and much more. Pictured above are winners of the Miss Hart Pageant. Winners include: Miss Hart-Lexi Cisneros, Little Miss Hart-Jocelyn Ardon, Junior Miss Hart-- Ellie Longoria and Tiny Miss Hart --Yisell Carrasco. (Courtesy photo)

A large crowd braved the triple digit temperatures last week to celebrate Hart Days. The annual event always draws a large crowd for its parade, pageant and much more. Pictured above are winners of the Miss Hart Pageant. Winners include: Miss Hart-Lexi Cisneros, Little Miss Hart-Jocelyn Ardon, Junior Miss Hart-- Ellie Longoria and Tiny Miss Hart --Yisell Carrasco. (Courtesy photo)

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MISS HART 2026

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Friday, July 31, 2026
A large crowd braved the triple digit temperatures last week to celebrate Hart Days. The annual event always draws a large crowd for its parade, pageant and much more. Pictured above are winners of the Miss Hart Pageant.
Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
A pasture full of green grass can be a welcome sight for livestock owners, but what grows in the field does not always tell the full story of the nutrition available to animals.

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Help Keep Local Kids in Our Community

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Every child deserves the opportunity to remain close to the people, schools, and communities they know and love. Unfortunately, in many Texas communities, children entering foster care are often moved to larger cities because there are not enough local foster homes available.
Castro County publishers Neoma Wall, Jeff Blackmon honored

Castro County publishers Neoma Wall, Jeff Blackmon honored

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Castro County publishers Neoma Wall, Jeff Blackmon honored

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
Hereford Brand Publisher Jeff Blackmon and award-winning columnist Kerrie Steiert, who has a long history of news and column writing with The Brand, were inducted into the Panhandle Press Association Hall of Fame at ceremonies during the 117th PPA Convention Saturday at the Hereford Country Club.
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