Rangers continue leadership changes

The Texas Rangers made more organizational changes with the dismissal of Jon Daniels , now the former president of baseball operations and former general manager. After 17 years of leading the club, Daniels' departure came two days after manager Chris Woodward was fired in his fourth season.

Annual Swift, Swiftette Color Run set for Sat. 10

The Annual Swift/Swiftette Color run will be held on Sept. 10. Both runners and walkers are welcome. T-shirts will be provided if registered by Aug. 27. The cost is $25 for adults and $20 for 18 and under. Children not in school are free but must be registered and pay $8 to get a T-shirt.

Students attending public school percentage down

According to a new poll from Education Next, an education policy publication, found that enrollment in public schools has dropped by 4 percent over the last two years. That 4 percent decline represents nearly 2 million students.

Pet Talk

The thyroids are small but important glands located in the neck that produce hormones affecting all aspects of metabolism and many other vital body functions. Dogs or cats experiencing problems with the thyroid can have a variety of physical symptoms and behavioral changes.

Library Lines ...

This is a final reminder to stop by our meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library on Saturday, Aug. 27, to see entries in the Castro County Harvest Days' Fair. We open at 9 a.m. that day and the public is welcome to view the entries. Also, our location offers a great view of the 10 a.m. parade.

Petrol to Proceed

We begin to squirm as the gas gauge plummets; we dread another fill-up. Some postpone the inevitable until the warning light alerts them. Why do we procrastinate? Will it be cheaper down the road?

Wedding Shower honors Larra, Aguero

A wedding shower was held to honor Syrena Larra and Chuy Aguero at the beautiful home of Vicki Buckley on Saturday, Aug. 13. The serving table was adorned with an elegant cream-colored fringe runner and with natural accents. The table was decorated with a glass vase, greenery and natural baskets.

Live Life to the Hilt

…nevertheless, I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.

Red Raiders Day of Giving tops fundraising goal

The Red Raiders inaugural Texas Tech Day of Giving brought in donors from coast to coast to raise three times the fundraising goal. Thanks to the generosity of more than 1,200 Red Raiders from 33 states, more than $300,000 was raised to benefit students and projects across the university.

News organizations seek to unseal Cuellar search warrant

The Texas Tribune and other national and local news organizations on Tuesday asked a federal court to unseal a search warrant used in the January FBI raid of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s Laredo home and campaign office.