Editor’s Message

Gun control is a politically and emotionally charged topic. The politics of gun control finds politicians crafting messages that appeal to potential voters who are horrified by gun-related deaths. The emotions of gun control find people unwilling to consider the facts behind gun-related deaths.

Three piggies

With time on my hands and no summer trips planned, I’ve been reading a book of fairy tales. I’ve found many versions of the Three Pigs classic. Here’s a condensed story. An old sow supports three grown sons. She tires of feeding them and tells the boys to go “seek your fortune.

Castro County Community Calendar

Community Calendar July 28-30 Hart Days. Ms. Hart Pageant on Thursday evening. Friday/Saturday events include cornhole toss, horseshoe tournament, three-on-three basketball tourney. Saturday events: parade at 9 a.m. followed by car show; Outlaw Cook-off at noon; Burnout Contest at 2 p.m.

Editor’s Message

I bet I am not the only noticing how expensive restaurants are now. Even fast-food places are getting so high, I am starting to avoid them. Inflation is taking its toll on everything from gas to groceries, clothing and pretty much everything.

A return to fashion

All my life, I’ve found it hard to resist a good bargain. So, the pandemic briefly curtailed my excellent purchasing decisions. I was always out in the stores, shopping for the latest in exercise equipment, self-help videos, or ideas to impress my supervisors. And I really liked clothes.

Community Calendar

July 15 Cure Family Benefit. Hosted by Paxton Tire & Service. BBQ dinner. 6:30 p.m. Dimmitt High School Cafetorium. July 28-30 Hart Days. Ms. Hart Pageant on Thursday evening. Friday/Saturday events include cornhole toss, horseshoe tournament, three-on-three basketball tourney.

Odessa man sentenced for murder of brother

An Odessa man accepted a plea deal on Tuesday and will serve 12 years for the murder of his brother, Raymond Hernandez, on Sept. 20, 2020, in Lubbock. James Hernandez will also receive credit for time already served.

West Texas A&M University

West Texas A&M University has recently deepened its partnership with our region’s community colleges and is committed to engaging rural areas with smaller populations.

Ideal jobs

My co-worker Tom said he’s thinking about trying a new career. He should make that move soon, because he’s 63 years old. I share his concern, for I too have often wondered if I should stay in a job, switch professions, or just go back to sleep at my desk.

Community Calendar

Community Calendar July 9 Nazareth German Fest/Suds & Sounds. Great food, childrens games, arts & crafts show, car show, traditional German meal, concert with talented lineup and more. For advance tickets: www. nazsudsnsounds.com. July 15 Cure Family Benefit. Hosted by Paxton Tire & Service.