Grants now available for rural hospitals

Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is awarding $17 million in grant funding to eligible hospitals to continue improving healthcare services for rural communities.The Texas Rural Hospital Financial Stabilization Grant will provide qualifying hospitals...

Summer vacation in Lone Star State

School is out and it is time to think about vacation or weekend excursions and Texas offers a lot of options.For those who want to check out summer sports events, a good place to start is with the pro-baseball teams.The Houston Astros bring MLB excitement to Minute Maid Park all season long.

Annual garage sale set for June 1

The Chamber of Commerce Annual Garage Sale Day has been set for Saturday, June 1 with some new changes in place.The Chamber will not be handing out signs for the event this year.Those interested in participating can obtain a form at the Chamber office or find the word doc link on the Chamber...

Performing

No two universities are the same. No university was the same last year as it will be next year. Ditto for students. George Bernard Shaw wrote this in “Man and Superman”: “The only man I know who behaves sensibly is my tailor; he takes my measurements anew each time he sees me.

Quinn Minute - Short history of long film strips

Not long ago at a class reunion, several of us got to talking about “film strips.” If you attended elementary school during the 1950s through 1970s, you may remember these visual learning tools.Because there were so many of us, states quickly constructed schools to contain us.

Texas Insurance Tips

Numerous factors affect the cost of claims that insurance companies pay as their obligation under an insurance policy, according to the Texas Department of Insurance.These factors include inflation, riskier driving, weather events and reinsurance.Inflation can affect the cost of new and used...

Castro County Community Calendar

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. Business meeting at 10:30 a.m. Brings gloves, hoes and clippers. Flags will be provided to place on veteran’s graves.May 28Rainwater Harvest Program.

Pet Talk

The anticipation of the birth of a foal is a moment of hope and excitement for horse owners.

Library Lines ...

“Adventure Begins at Your Library’’ is the theme for the upcoming summer reading program for Castro County youngsters that will be held here at Rhoads Memorial Library.