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“Can you pop a balloon with an orange?” That query was posed to youngsters attending the second session of Terrific Tuesdays here at Rhoads Memorial Library. The event was led by Felice Acker, local agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Pet Talk

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery is one of the most effective ways to restore a pet’s mobility after a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear.

Big Church

A local church sanctuary is a place of worship, praise, prayer, music, confession and commitment. Is the sanctuary a suitable place for squirming toddlers? Rambunctious and restless, the children want to get out of the pew and down to the floor to play.

The Lord watches over fools

It amazes me at times to look back and see the Lord’s hand of protection. Yes, I can say the Lord watches over fools like me.Years back there was a lady that I started to date who had three children. I lived in a log cabin outside of Butte Falls Oregon. She lived in town in Butte Falls.

Huffman joins race for Texas Attorney General

State Sen. Joan Huffman announced her bid for attorney general, making her the third high-profile entrant and second member of the upper chamber to declare for the open seat.

Nazareth Ag teacher and FFA sponsor Austin Heck

Abbott calls for special session

Governor Greg Abbott reported the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 26 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative session and a special session which will begin on July 21 with an initial list of agenda items.

Federal court rules for 2A

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that California’s law prohibiting people from buying more than one firearm in a 30-day period violates the Second Amendment.

Splash Park construction to begin

The Dimmitt Splash Park is getting closer to becoming a reality.According to City Manager Daniel Jackson, all preconstruction project element tasks for the Dimmitt Splash Park have been completed by the city, submitted, and approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).