WINTER IS HERE

Although the winter storm has moved out of the region, lingering ice, snow and sustained below- freezing temperatures continue to create hazardous travel conditions, resulting in ongoing challenges for healthcare systems and the local blood supply.

HART HOOPS

DIMMITT POWERLIFTING

Rural Roads Are the Backbone of Rural Texas — and They Deserve Austin’s Attention

If you live in rural Texas, it will come as no surprise that county roads across the state are failing. You feel it every time you dodge a pothole, ease past slowmoving farm equipment, or watch a school bus crawl down a road that hasn’t seen real maintenance in years.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDEnjoy the following bloopers from church bulletins ...Mrs. Johnson will be entering the hospital this week for testes. The Senior Choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

If stories about cowboys (not the professional football team) and the American West intrigue you, it would behoove you to check out the book sale here at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Water depth measurements underway

High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) field technicians are measuring annual water levels in observation wells to determine changes since last year.

Pet Talk

Just like with people, when pets experience chronic stress it can raise cortisol levels, heart rate, and blood pressure; weaken the immune system; and even cause fluctuations in weight — all of which increase a pet’s risk of becoming ill.

LOCAL SHOWS

Last week Nazareth and Castro County held their annual junior livestock shows. Above, Nazareth exhibitors show steers, lambs and hogs. Be sure and pick up a copy of next week’s Castro County News for a special section listing all the winners of both shows. (Courtesy photos/Cailee Boyer)