Texas unemployment remains high, 7.2%

Now 10 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas’ unemployment rate stays near Great Recessionlevel highs. The unemployment rate in Texas decreased to 7.2 percent in December, more than double the rate of 3.5 percent a year earlier. Locally, the Castro County unemployment rate is at 4.

Pet Talk

We winterize our homes. We winterize our cars, and we humans get out our warmer clothes, especially coats, hats and boots. Therefore, it is important we winterize our dogs.

Library Lines ...

"Quick Quilts from the Heart" and "Easy Does It Quilts" are among many howto books that will be offered at Rhoads Memorial Library's annual book sale. The event is set for Jan. 26-30, as other items, such as audiobooks, movies, and music CDs will be offered, too.

DHS robotics compete virtually

During the New Year time frame, Dimmitt Robotics played three teams in a virtual scrimmage with the North Texas(DFW) area. Dimmitt teams 13755, 12398,15152 were 3 out of 8 teams that participated.

St. Ann’s to hold Sausage Dinner

St. Anne’s Catholic Church of Bovina will be having their annual German Sausage Dinner on Jan. 31. The dinner will begin at 11:30 a.m. and last through 2 p.m. St. Ann’s is located on 3rd Street in Bovina.

Texas shows increase in lawyer jobs

A new study finds Texas will see the No. 11 biggest increase in lawyer jobs in 2021, growing by 3.5 percent this year.

Power of Persistence

Persistence is really faith in action. Years ago, I wrote an article called, "The Power of Persistence.

Rest in Prayer

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 We’re living in a universally unprecedented time of difficulty.