Pet Talk

When the weather heats up, many people and pups love getting in the water to cool down. Whether a dog enjoys swimming or just splashing in the shallows, there are several things to keep in mind to ensure they stay safe this summer.

Library Lines ...

Do you need some entertainment while you take a long driving trip or prepare to tackle some home improvement project? We may have just the thing for you here at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Taking an Offense

He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. (1 Peter 2:23 NLT) Taking an offense to someone offended by you is like pouring gasoline on a fire.

King Me

When thinking of the game of checkers, I remember my Grandpa Ford. He was always eager to play a game with my Dad or any of his grandchildren. He and grandma lived with my Uncle Wallace and Aunt Jessie and I’d guess that he played with them when they weren't too busy.

Concerns arise for cattle producers over federal mandates

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) and American Farm Bureau Federation(AFBF) has raised concerns that possible legislation (Senate Bill 3229) federally mandating cash trade for cattle will be inserted into the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act, decreasing the price of cattle in Texas from $17...

Open Letter to High School Class of 2022

I am begging your pardon for a somber reflection amidst the joy of the near completion of high school – not to be a wet rag on that accomplishment, but a bright light on the realities of postsecondary education. If you are going on to a state university, your GPA is a 3.

Castro County Sheriff's Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail May 2 to 23 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: May 3 Orlando Guerrero, 35 of Plainview, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office on a Castro County warrant for Illegal...

Drivers urged to use extra caution during Memorial Day

Large numbers of travelers are expected on Texas roads, which means that more breakdowns and traffic stops are likely as well. Drivers should pay attention to what’s happening around them and prepare to react quickly.

Sales tax holidays for water-efficient products set for May 28-30

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays.