Pet Talk

As the seasons change, so do horses’ coats to help them stay warm in winter and cool in summer. But occasionally, horses can be late to shed their thick winter coats.

Library Lines ...

We are in the midst of our annual book sale here at Rhoads Memorial Library and have many books offered that can be yours for a few cents. Books about Texas, ranging from little known facts to details about Texas missions, are available as are biographies and other non-fiction selections.

WTAMU Wool Judging team wins National Western Meat Judging contest

West Texas A&M University’s first-ever Wool Judging team has won its first championship in its second-ever competition.The students, who demonstrate the art of evaluating wool to industry standards, took home a championship at the National Western Meat Judging contest in Greeley, Colorado.

Trusting God To Meet Your Means Not Your Needs

I remember when I was made redundantfrommyjob,Ithought about how it happens to many people, but I thought it would never happen to me. I was not earning a great deal at the time but when that final paycheck ran out, things got tough!

Deception and Accusations

Why am I so hard on myself? I’m forgiven.“Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death (Romans 8:1-2 NASB).

USDA report shows milk production from 2023

USDA’s latest Milk Production report, released Friday, outlines the nation’s milk production through the end of 2024 Texas was the state with the greatest percentage increase in milk production for December at 7.5%, up from 1.378 pounds in December 2023.

Arrington introduces bill to reduce death tax

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act. This bipartisan legislation would cut the estate tax in half and provide tax relief to family-owned businesses.Currently, the estate tax – commonly known as the “Death Tax” is the highest tax rate in the U.S.

U.S. unemployment rate at 4.1%

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that unemployment rates were higher in December in six states, lower in two states, and stable in 42 states and the District of Columbia.

DSEC Youth Tour deadline Feb. 6

Deaf Smith Electric Coop (DSEC) is offering students an opportunity of winning an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.Winners are selected through a speech contest which will be held Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at DSEC headquarters in Hereford.

Amarillo shooter charged with murder

The Amarillo Police Department held a news conference today to provide details about a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning.According to police, officers received multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting outside Chesney’s Whiskey Saloon.