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Dallas suffers severe flooding

Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in Dallas County after a day of deadly rainfall. After severely dry summer, the sudden rainfall early Monday morning made it the second-wettest August on record early Monday morning.

Naz Labor Day Picnic, Sept. 4

The Holy Family Church in Nazareth has scheduled the annual Labor Day Picnic for Sept. 4. A parade will get things underway at 10 a.m. with a theme “Celebrating God’s Goodness.” A roast beef dinner lunch will follow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults, $12, and children 10 and under, $6.

DISD approves admin recommendations

Several administrative recommendations were approved at the Dimmitt ISD board of trustees meeting on Monday. The board approved an additional cost for Lakeshore IT technology equipment. Mike Huseman was on-hand to provide information and explain the additional costs.
A major train railway accident was reported last Wednesday morning, when 17 cars of a BNSF Railway intermodal train derailed on the railroad’s Southern Transcon northeast of Hereford. The derailment occurred on the Hereford Subdivision, between the towns of Dawn and Hereford near the intersection of Highway 60 and DD. There were no injuries to the train crew. BNSF responded quickly and were on site with equipment to clear the area and restore the track. BNSF said in a statement it reopened one of the two ma

A major train railway accident was reported last Wednesday morning, when 17 cars of a BNSF Railway intermodal train derailed on the railroad’s Southern Transcon northeast of Hereford. The derailment occurred on the Hereford Subdivision, between the towns of Dawn and Hereford near the intersection of Highway 60 and DD. There were no injuries to the train crew. BNSF responded quickly and were on site with equipment to clear the area and restore the track. BNSF said in a statement it reopened one of the two ma

Major Train Derailment

A major train railway accident was reported last Wednesday morning, when 17 cars of a BNSF Railway intermodal train derailed on the railroad’s Southern Transcon northeast of Hereford.

Unemployment drops in 14 states

Unemployment rates were lower in July in 14 states and the District of Columbia, higher in 3 states, and stable in 33 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Library Lines ...

Our meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library will be the site of county fair entries when Castro County Harvest Days commences on Saturday, Aug. 27. A variety of entries will be onsite for inspection as the annual event is set to feature a day of family fun and entertainment.
Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Pet Talk

Witnessing the birth of an animal can be a beautiful experience, but it can also be stressful or even scary if things do not go as planned. While most animals can give birth with little to no human interference, it’s still important to be prepared and watch for signs that help is needed. Dr.