Heat stroke concerns rise with summer temperatures

With the Texas heat rising and the inevitable triple- digit temperatures, and whether involved in work, sports or doing day-to-day activities, it is important keep key things in mind and not risk heat stroke.Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are both heat-related illnesses, but the are at different...

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.

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?

Library Lines ...

If you missed the Medicare Informational Seminar held recently here at Rhoads Memorial Library, do not despair.

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.