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A common snake in Castro County and in the Texas Panhandle is the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.

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5 tips to prevent negative encounters with snakes this spring

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

As temperatures warm across Texas this spring, you may start seeing more snakes around your home and outdoor areas.These reptiles become more active as they emerge from brumation — a state similar to hibernation in mammals.

Pet Talk

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Pet Talk

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Pets encounter a variety of everyday risks, from outdoor threats like animals or parasites to physical dangers like vehicles or sharp objects and household toxins like plants or cleaners.

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LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Spring has sprung here at Rhoads Memorial Library and our decor reflects the season, despite the fact that temperatures have climbed into the 90s during the past few days. Hopefully we will experience some milder conditions before we are plunged into summer.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Jeff Blackmon

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhy did the student eat his homework?Because the teacher told him it would be a piece of cake!What lights up a soccer stadium?A soccer match! Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana! How did the duck buy lipstick?

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LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Choosing books to purchase and add to our collection here at Rhoads Memorial Library finds me listening to patrons' wishes and reading blurbs of works that I think might appeal to our readers. But I must admit that a catchy title can get my attention and an impulse purchase occurs.

Jeff Blackmon

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhen does a duck wake up?At the quack of dawn! How do you make an egg roll? You push it! Why did the baby strawberry cry?Because his parents were in a jam!Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use a honeycomb!

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Pet Talk

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Providing a safe, loving home for a dog is rewarding for many reasons, and it can sometimes be even more so for a canine companion with special needs.

Displayer for the Month of March at Rhoads Memorial Library is Cinde (Sides) Ebeling, a member of the Ogallala Quilters Society. The Dimmitt native is showing some quilting samples that reflect various techniques and color combinations. The Ogallala Quilt Festival will be held in Dimmitt.

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Library Lines ... By Gaye Reily

Thursday, March 12, 2026

'Untamed' is the theme of the upcoming Ogallala Quilt Festival 2026 that is set to be held locally March 27-28, 2026. Display of the month of March here at Rhoads Memorial Library features some quilt samples by Cinde Ebeling, Dimmitt native and member of the Ogallala Quilters Society.

Jeff Blackmon

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhat kind of music do mummies listen to?Wrap music! How do you make a Venetian blind?Poke him in the eyes! What do you call it when Batman skips church?Christian Bales! What would bears be without bees?Ears!

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Pet Talk

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Our furry friends have curious natures, and even though we try our best to keep them safe and healthy, they may still get into trouble if they unknowingly eat medications that are toxic to them.Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences clinical associate professor Dr.

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