Abbott deploys Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Florida

Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian to support a request by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Vaccine mandates to be challenged in SCOTUS

The highest court in the nation will consider NYC Detective Anthony Marciano’s challenge to the vaccine mandate after Justice Clarence Thomas granted the request.

Lubbock detention officer arrested after sting operation

A Lubbock County Detention Center officer was arrested on Tuesday for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, specifically fentanyl.

USDA seeks input for grant program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is gathering input to help shape a recently announced planned grant program focused on improving the resiliency of the food and agricultural supply chain by addressing labor shortages in agriculture, reducing irregular migration through increased use of...

Bed bugs shut down Amarillo Amazon center

The Amazon fulfillment center in Amarillo has been closed due to reported bed bugs. According to an Amazon spokesperson, the site has been temporarily closed after identifying the presence of bed bugs in the building.

Naz FFA Updates

(Photo top right) Nazareth FFA first year, first semester students participated in the Greenhand Leadership Conference held at WTAMU Ag Center on Sept. 20.

Editor’s Message

As some are aware, the grocery inserts are disappearing in newspapers and customers are being forced online to retrieve any savings on their shopping. This is happening at community newspapers across the Texas Panhandle and state. The problem - customers are not happy about it.

Where is my hair?

Many male friends tell me, “I am losing my hair. What can I do about it?” I suggest they do what I did… get rid of your mirror. But seriously, I understand their plight. I still shed mountains of hair daily, much of it from the head. So, here’s my question: is your hair really receding?

King to hold town hall Oct. 6

State Representative Ken King will be touring a segment of District 88 to discuss the upcoming 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature.

CCH to hold Health Fair, Oct. 7

Castro County Healthcare will be hosting the Castro County Health Fair on Oct. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Expo Center. There will be food trucks, a farmer’s market, giveaways, local vendors, blood drive and lots of other things to experience.