TxDOT to hold virtual meeting

Texas Department of Transportation will be presenting a virtual public meeting for the proposed 2025-2028 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (Rural TIP) for the Lubbock TxDOT District. No in-person meeting will be held.

WTAMU wins Lone Star Track & Field Championship

The West Texas A&M University track and field team earned their fourth consecutive Lone Star Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship title on May 9-11 at Angelo State University in San Angelo Both the WTAMU men’s and women’s team finished the meet in first place, with the men scoring 284.

Quinn Minute - Special Abilities

I’ve always been jealous of people who discover their talents early.There was this kid in my middle school class named Karen. She drew still nature scenes better than anybody.

“I’m mad too, Eddie”

Communities of every type, near and far — social, geographic, political and professional — have legitimate expectations about the universities they are married to. Hold on, you may not like much of this.

Castro County Community Calendar

May 21Nazareth Community Blood Drive. Nazareth Community Hall. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.For an appointment, call 1-877-340-8777 or go to www.thegiftoflife.org.May 27Dimmitt Cemetery Work Day – The annual meeting and work at Castro Memorial Gardens will be held on Memorial Day beginning at 8 a.m.

Pet Talk

Cannabidiol, or CBD, has become popular in recent years thanks to the marketing of its potential health benefits. So, it’s no surprise that pet owners are turning to CBD as a remedy for various ailments in their furry companions.

Library Lines ...

Artwork from some talented Dimmitt High School students is on display here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Each piece pays homage to Cinco de Mayo as each student’s interpretation is evidenced in vivid colors.

Clay in His Hands

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.2 Corinthians 4:7 I watched as the potter manipulated the clay on his wheel. His skilled fingers drew the wet clay into a fine jar.

Boy Scouts opts for name change

After 114 years, the Boy Scouts of America will be changing its name.As of Feb. 8, 2025, the organization will be called Scouting America in order to emphasize inclusion as it works past bankruptcy and sexual abuse claims.

I Have Believed

[Mother covers her face with her hands.] Her baby wonders where she went.Peek-a-boo, I see you! Mommy never really left; she merely covered her face.The LORD covered Moses with His hand.