Arrington, Fox request info on student loan bailout

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to U.S.

CCH tips on reaching exercise goals, avoiding injury

As the new drives forward after following a holiday season full of treats and celebrations, exercise will be on many people’s lists of New Year’s resolutions. Castro County Healthcare is encouraging residents to pursue their wellness goals in 2024 by offering support and education.

Available farm workers an issue for producers

The nation’s biggest limiting factor to agriculture and producing food are available workers, according to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, saying Congress must reform the guestworker program. “Now we recognize the political environment is difficult in Washington, D.C.

Arrington to host town hall tour

Texas U.S. Representative Jodey Arrington will be hosting four town hall meetings on Jan. 25.

Naz Robotics performs well at League Meet 3

The Nazareth Robotics teams competed at the FiTW& P Amarillo League Meet 3 at Bushland High School on Jan. 13 and, once again, did very well. Robert O’Connor, Nazareth robotics coach, said he was very proud of his teams, who came through with a second, third and 12th at the meet.

Naz Robotics in Gear

Ogallala Quilt Festival deadlines approaching

As the Ogallala Quilt Festival approaches on April 5-6, committees are preparing for the big event and quilt competitors and attendees have deadlines to meet. The festival theme this year is Optical Art: Dimension, Deception, Perception.

Texas leads nation in jobs added

Unemployment rates were higher in December in 15 states, lower in 1 state, and stable in 34 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, with Texas leading the nation in job gains. Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being the top state during 2023.

Bobbies lifters win first meet

The Dimmitt Bobbies scored big wins in their weight classes and claimed the top team trophy at the Plainview Powerlifting Invitational this past weekend.