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Classes teaching English as a second language (ESL) began here at Rhoads Memorial Library on Oct. 6, and will continue each Thursday from 7-9 p.m. There is a possibility for the class to be expanded to Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m.; call leader Gloria Hernandez at 806-240-7611 for details.

Pet Talk

Winter is coming and it is time to pay attention to protecting pets that are kept outdoors. Animals need proper shelter, water and food to survive Texas winters and it is cruel to leave them on their own and improperly cared for.

Estate planning program set Oct. 19 in Silverton

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a Farm/Ranch Business Entities and Estate Planning event on Oct. 19 in the Silverton Library, 405 Broadway in Silverton, for anyone who wants to attend. The program will begin with registration at 10:30 a.m., followed by the program from 11 a.m.

Workshops connect Texas landowners to conservation tools, resources

The Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are presenting a special series of workshops to share information that could benefit landowners across the state.

Service and the Cross

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.' (Matthew 20:28 NLT) Jesus' disciples were a needy bunch who the Lord pointed to a life of service epitomized by the Cross as the solution for their needs.

On Guard

Before Guy Williams was Lost in Space or cast in the role of Will Cartwright on Bonanza; he fenced as a swashbuckler on Zorro. I was a fan of all three. Z for Zorro, S for Sword of the Spirit… On guard!

Local DISD students attend Cast event

Two DISD students participated in a CAST for Kids event this past weekend at Buffalo Springs Lake. Danny Prieto and Josiah Rector of Dimmitt, participated in a recent event. Both students had a great time and brought their families along for a great fishing experience.

Editor’s Message

Did anyone see what Paypal was planning to stick into their user agreements? Information was released by the Daily Wire that first discovered the upcoming ‘terms of service (ToS) agreement – a new clause that was added to fight against so-called ‘misinformation.

Sidekicks

If you grew up in the 1950s through 1970s, television westerns introduced you to a thankless career. Here’s the job description. You work for a cowboy who travels constantly and appears to have no source of income. You don’t decide how you spend your day. You’ve got no house or apartment.

Dimmitt Bluegrass Festival to bring array of talent to Expo

A lot of great bluegrass music is coming to town in November with what will hopefully become a tradition. Thanks to organizer David Nelson, the Dimmitt Bluegrass Festival will bring things alive on Nov. 11-12 at the Castro County Expo Center.