Naz Robotics performs well at League Meet 3

The Nazareth Robotics teams competed at the FiTW& P Amarillo League Meet 3 at Bushland High School on Jan. 13 and, once again, did very well. Robert O’Connor, Nazareth robotics coach, said he was very proud of his teams, who came through with a second, third and 12th at the meet.

Naz Robotics in Gear

Ogallala Quilt Festival deadlines approaching

As the Ogallala Quilt Festival approaches on April 5-6, committees are preparing for the big event and quilt competitors and attendees have deadlines to meet. The festival theme this year is Optical Art: Dimension, Deception, Perception.

Texas leads nation in jobs added

Unemployment rates were higher in December in 15 states, lower in 1 state, and stable in 34 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, with Texas leading the nation in job gains. Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being the top state during 2023.

Castro County Community Calendar

Jan. 18 AgriLife Extension Mid-Plains Crops Conference (Hale/Swisher), Hale County Justice Center (Plainview). Jan. 20 Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce Banquet. DHS Cafetorium. Meal, entertainment, awards. Jan. 29 AgriLife Extension Tree Pruning Techniques, Hale County Extension Office, 9 a.m. Feb.

Pet Talk

Mange is a skin disease that can compromise a pet’s well-being, leading to discomfort and potential health complications. Though it is a more common condition for dogs, cats can also be at risk, which is why owners should familiarize themselves with common varieties of feline mange. Dr.

Library Lines ...

That was some blizzard we survived last week, along with the long-lasting, sub-freezing temperatures afterward. Since we are always closed on Mondays here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we missed the brunt of the storm as we stayed home. The day after the blizzard, we opened one hour later at 10 a.m.

Winter weather woes

Admittedly, (like most) I am fond of the change of seasons. Well, that is except for winter. That, I dread. For the life of me, I don’t know how I managed as a New Yorker. I once built snow men; made snow angels, went sledding and ice skated on the Erie Canal.

Rehearsing the goodness of God

They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the Lord.Judges 5:11 (KJV) Often, we become so engrossed in the catastrophes of life that we forget the good things God has done.