Caterpillar Inc. bound for Texas

Caterpillar Inc., the producer of yellow construction and mining equipment, will be moving its headquarters to Irving, ending a ending its century-long history in Illinois.

Pet Talk

When pet owners think about protecting their animal from parasites, the first creepy creatures that come to mind are often fleas, ticks, and heartworms. But one less well-known parasite to watch out for is Giardia, which has strains that infect dogs, cats, and even people. Dr.

Library Lines ...

What do Cheetos, a mysterious red beverage, and chocolate have in common? They are the most prevalent items that soil books returned to us by adults.

Taking the Bit in your Teeth

I took our palomino mare to ride on the country roads near home and had a fantastic time. The sun was shining brightly, and leaves were floating down gently from the trees. Fall would soon be here in its full beauty. But as a novice teenage horse rider.

Overflowing Hope

Remember soda fountain shops of the bobby socks era? My old stomping ground of Chittenango, NY had two popular hangouts in the mid 1960's. I frequented Jim's and Ken's, both located on Main Street in the village.

WTAMU nurse practitioner program ranked best in Texas

For a third consecutive year, an independent analyst has ranked West Texas A&M University’s nurse practitioner program as the best in Texas. Nursing Process ranked WT’s program No.

Westlawn Cemetery meeting set for June 15

The Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery board members have scheduled a meeting on June 15 at 7 p.m.

Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail May 24 to June 5 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: May 25 Mauricio Sandoval, 24 of Dimmitt, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and...

Memorial Day Meet-Up

A great group of people showed up to help at Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Memorial Day. Each year, the board holds it annual meeting and workday, attending to the grounds and placing flags on veterans’ graves.

Medical of Center of Dimmitt accomplish mission

The Medical of Center of Dimmitt completed 110 sports physicals for Dimmitt High School students. Providers Alex Escobal and Peggy Birkenfeld, along with nurses Leandra Oltivero and Isabel Garcia, along with DHS students from the Athletic Training Program accomplished their mission.