Fueling the fires of faith

So, we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 The aroma of oil and coal smoke swamped Matt’s senses as he hauled spadesful of raw coal into the fire.

A senseless waste

Many waste their money. More waste their time. Sadder yet, countless waste their lives. Prodigal: Webster’s New World Dictionary 1971 edition [Definition #1] exceedingly or recklessly wasteful. Such a senseless waste… “Then He said: A certain man had two sons.

USDA makes $31M in grants available for farmers, ranchers

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced that USDA is making $31 million in grants available to help farmers and ranchers access new and better markets by adding more value to their products. USDA is making the grants available under the Value-Added Producer Grants program.

Federal court weighs in on FDA approval of abortion pill

Both pro-life and proabortion advocates are watching West Texas as a federal judge in Amarillo is expected to make a ruling regarding the abortion bill Mifepristone.

FAA admin nominee under fire

Senator Ted Cruz, in his opening statement of the full committee to consider President Biden’s nominee for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, Phil Washington, detailed his concerns over Washington’s thin aviation safety record, legal entanglements, and ineligibility to serve...

Sheriff’s Report

Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail March 6 to March 20 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: March 6 Hugo Aldair Perez Jr., 17 of Hart, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 2 under 1 gram.

Suicidal gestures up in Panhandle

Suicidal gestures are up in the Texas Panhandle for teens where medication has been involved, according to the Texas Panhandle Poison Center. The agency went from seeing around 8,000 suicidal gestures involving medication in 2020 to more than 10,000 in 2021.

Gerber baby formula recalled

The maker of Gerber’s Good Start Infant Formula, the Perrigo Company, announced a recall this week. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Perrigo is recalling some of its Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula because it may be contaminated with bacteria.

Lubbock Fire Rescue makes it easier to apply

Lubbock Fire Rescue is seeking both fire fighters and EMTs. After easing application requirements, applicants no longer have to be certified in either to apply. LFR Captain Phillip Grandon says that while the traditional model worked for a while, things are changing.