My Neighbors

‘Won’t you be my neighbor?’ (Fred Rogers) I grew up in the small rural neighborhood of Mycenae, NY. Many of my best friends were children in the neighborhood. We went to school together; played and ate together. I stayed overnight at their homes, and they spent nights with me.

District 2 4-H Fishing Extravaganza set for June 30

Castro County 4-H/District 2 youth have the opportunity to attend the Fishing Extravaganza set for June 30 at Buddy Holly Park in Lubbock. The event is for 4-H members who have completed K-12 grades. Clover kids can enter for awards or fish for free. Check-in is at 3 p.m.; orientation, 3:30 p.m.

Local students graduate, make Dean’s list at ENMU, ASU

Eastern New Mexico University's Greyhound Arena hosted Spring Commencement at ENMU-Portales, with 427 candidates walking across the stage for graduation on Saturday, May 14, The following area students graduated: Nazavy Barron and Esperanza Guerrero of Hart.

National Dairy Month 2022: Lots to celebrate as Texas milk production booming

During June – National Dairy Month – Texas dairy farmers and Texas dairy lovers deserve to be toasted with an extra-large glass of milk.

TAMU System: No tuition increase for Fall 2022 semester

The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents will not increase tuition for Fall 2022, Chairman of the Board Tim Leach said today.

TTU National Ranching Heritage Center offers summer youth classes

Children who have completed first through fifth grade will have unique opportunities for summer activities through Texas Tech University’s National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC). The Summer Youth Classes will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 13-17.

NOAA predicts above-normal hurricane season

Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season.

DISD announces staff changes

The 2022-23 DISD school year will bring some changes to staffing, both in administration and coaching. Maritssa Flores will be relocating from the Richardson Elementary campus to become the Dimmitt High School principal.

Texas A&M AgriLife announces move

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center of Amarillo will move to Canyon to complete an agricultural research, education and outreach powerhouse on the West Texas A&M University campus. Funding for the new, $30 million center was approved May 19 by The Texas A&M University Board of Regents.