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“All Together Now” is the theme of our 2023 summer reading program for youngsters, which has begun and will run through July 28. Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we are still registering Castro County youth through age 17, for this annual event.

It was Shared

Thinking back to your school days… Did you buy lunch in the cafeteria? Did you instead eat food taken from a lunch box or brown bag? Mom packed 5 lunches for her children. Normally, we bought school lunches only on Fridays. (Dad got his weekly salary the night before).

Facing every weary day with the zeal of God

The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. Isaiah 9:7 My favorite spot in my home is where I have my time with the Lord. This spot happens to be the floor next to my bed in my bedroom. I love to sit with my back against the bed facing the window and read the Bible.

Local students on ASU Dean’s List

Angelo State University announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2023 spring semester. Included on the list were Addie Dyer of Nazareth, who is majoring in pre-nursing, and Harlie Millican of Dimmitt, who is also majoring in pre-nursing.

Cruz leads amicus brief in defense of American sovereignty

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, filed an amicus brief in the case Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Sens. Rick Scott (RFla.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Marsha Blackburn (RTenn.

Xcel offers tips for reporting outages, riding out storms

As the region enters its peak storm season, Xcel Energy is reminding Texas and New Mexico customers how to prepare for possible electricity outages.

Local SPC students make honors list

South Plains College in Levelland recognized students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Hannah Ames and Alexandra Mora, both of Dimmitt, were among more than 300 students on the President’s list.

Man confesses to murdering roommate

Raul Meza Jr., 62, confessed to murdering his roommate, Jess Fraga, 80, and implicated himself in the murder of Gloria Lofton, 66, in 2019, just three years after being released on parole from the Travis County Jail.

Swifts win Regional Championship

The Nazareth Swifts advanced to their third state playoff run after defeating the May Tigers for the Regional championship in a double header on Monday, 15-0 and 6-5. The games were played at Stanton High School.

Abbott calls special session

Governor Greg Abbott at the request of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, called for special session of the Texas Legislature, was to begin Monday at 9 p.m. Only the governor can call a special legislative session. Lawmakers can only pass bills related to the agenda the governor sets.