Quinn Minute - A Salute to my Dentists

Every morning when my mirror smiles back, I am grateful to two dentists who have helped me for decades.They must be darn good, because thanks to regular visits I’ve retained excellent cuspids, bicuspids, plus a host of workable molars.I am not the best patient.

Pet Talk

It should be common sense, but for some reason, many dog owners think it’s OK to use archaic torture tools on their pets or to sentence them to endless hours inside a tiny crate or isolated for days in a back yard.Dogs experience pain, fear, betrayal, and confusion, just as humans do.

Library Lines ...

Spring is “springing” here at Rhoads Memorial Library and several new books have arrived.

Gift of Gladys

I’m not referring to gifts that Gladys gave to others (though many were delighted to receive her paintings and crafts). God sent Gladys Boleware as a unique gift to her family, friends, church and community.

Something to Smile About

“Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”Nehemiah 8:10(b) As we sat together in the prayer room, I looked around at the faces of those who were praying. Some appeared to be cheerful before the Lord as they prayed and rejoiced before their King.

Sheriff’s Report

Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail April 1 to April 7All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records:April 3Adan Moyces Lamas, 18 of Hereford, was arrested by the Texas Highway Patrol for Possession of Marijuana under 2 ounces.Michael Martinez, 19 of...

Burleson County Sheriff’s Office investigates student injuries

The Burleson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that happened at Caldwell Junior High after a seventh grader says she suffered second-degree burn blisters on her hands when the softball coach has her do bear crawls as a punishment.According to the student, the incident occurred...

Dimmitt High School HOSA

Proctor & Gamble recalls laundry detergent products

Proctor & Gamble Company has issued a voluntary recall of multiple kinds of laundry detergent products including Tide Pods and Gain Flings.According to the recall, about 8.2 million bags of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film...

Local schools take in eclipse