Summer fun in the Texas Panhandle

For those not having time for a vacation, there are some summer day excursions that are worth exploring to have a little fun in the Texas Panhandle area.It is time to gear up for the Texas Route 66 Festival set for June 6-15.

Quinn Minute - My frog drawing

In my long and unproductive life, I’ve encountered several disgusting things… and I’ve stepped in a few of them.But few gave me more displeasure than dissecting a frog. This was a school requirement, and I dreaded it for weeks.

Castro County Community Calendar

May 31Olen Schulte Wild West Rodeo and Memorial Roping – Marvin Schulte’s Arena. For more information contact Brandon Schulte 806-252-5101 or Ryan Birkenfeld, 806-341-1555.June 1Chamber of Commerce Annual Garage Sale Day. Sign up no later than May 25 to be added to the location list.

Student Leadership

Overwhelmingly, the 7,400 state lawmakers nationwide attended and graduated from public universities. Again, overwhelmingly, these elected officials attended schools in their home states. All but four of the 535 members of the United States Congress have a post-secondary education.

Pet Talk

Did you know that nearly one-quarter of dogs taken to shelters in the United States were relinquished by their owners? It’s true, according to data from Shelter Animals Count, and in 2023, that number was almost 200,000.

Library Lines ...

If you missed the Medicare Informational Seminar held recently here at Rhoads Memorial Library, do not despair. Another one is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, at 10:30 a.m. in our meeting room.

Observe the Details

My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.Psalm 130:6 Watching a nature documentary on television, I was fascinated by the skill of the Kalahari Bushmen as they tracked a rhinoceros through the Namibian scrub.

Dodge the Potholes

Driving on our road is both a challenge and dangerous.We dodge the potholes every time we get behind the wheel. Heavy rains have damaged country roads and make it difficult for road crews to do repairs. We try to dodge the potholes but often hit one when avoiding another.

Election transparency compromises ballot secrecy

According to the Texas Tribune, Texas’ efforts to make elections more transparent allows the public — in limited instances — to pierce the anonymity of the ballot and find out how people voted, undermining the secrecy essential to free elections.

Phelan wins runoff election

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan emerged victorious Tuesday over a well-funded challenger endorsed by Donald Trump and his allies.Phelan defeated former Orange County Republican Party chairman David Covey, who also had the backing of Lt. Gov.