Transparency demanded on Iran sanction waivers

In March, the Biden administration reissued a $10 billion Iran sanctions waiver, unlocking frozen funds and allowing the country to access hard currency from Iraq’s continued electricity purchases from Iran.

Mayorkas impeachment faces obstacles in US Senate

As lawmakers return from a two-week spring recess, conservatives say they plan take to the Senate floor Monday evening and deliver a series of speeches calling for a full-fledged trial on the impeachment of Homeland Secretary Alejandro Myorkas.On Feb.

Quinn Minute - A Salute to my Dentists

Every morning when my mirror smiles back, I am grateful to two dentists who have helped me for decades.They must be darn good, because thanks to regular visits I’ve retained excellent cuspids, bicuspids, plus a host of workable molars.I am not the best patient.

Pet Talk

It should be common sense, but for some reason, many dog owners think it’s OK to use archaic torture tools on their pets or to sentence them to endless hours inside a tiny crate or isolated for days in a back yard.Dogs experience pain, fear, betrayal, and confusion, just as humans do.

Library Lines ...

Spring is “springing” here at Rhoads Memorial Library and several new books have arrived.

Gift of Gladys

I’m not referring to gifts that Gladys gave to others (though many were delighted to receive her paintings and crafts). God sent Gladys Boleware as a unique gift to her family, friends, church and community. Gladys was indeed a gift; a woman wrapped in a smile and trimmed with faith, hope and love.

Something to Smile About

“Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”Nehemiah 8:10(b) As we sat together in the prayer room, I looked around at the faces of those who were praying. Some appeared to be cheerful before the Lord as they prayed and rejoiced before their King.

Sheriff’s Report

Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail April 1 to April 7All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records:April 3Adan Moyces Lamas, 18 of Hereford, was arrested by the Texas Highway Patrol for Possession of Marijuana under 2 ounces.

Burleson County Sheriff’s Office investigates student injuries

The Burleson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that happened at Caldwell Junior High after a seventh grader says she suffered second-degree burn blisters on her hands when the softball coach has her do bear crawls as a punishment.

Dimmitt High School HOSA