Pet Talk

If you interact with your cat daily, you may observe some peculiar habits. The first step to understanding your cat is to realize that much of its behavior stems from natural instincts. Cats in the wild don’t have nail clippers. They sharpen dull claws by scratching trees.

Library Lines ...

Much has been said about the negative effect of COVID-19 upon our psychological health and wellbeing. A representative with Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance stopped by here at Rhoads Memorial Library recently and addressed such concerns.

Unity in Community

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, how I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you are not willing! Look, your house is left you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’”

If Things Keep Going Wrong

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into...

New is Nice

Countless people succumb to new car fever. Others dream of moving into a new apartment or house. I was happy when my sister Donna had her new apartment experience. Her name was on the list of prospective tenants as the building was still in construction. Donna was one of the first to move in.

Abbott has tests positive for the COVID-19

The office of Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statement Tuesday that Abbott has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. “Governor Greg Abbott today tested positive for the COVID-19 virus,” said Office of the Governor Communications Director, Mark Miner.

Biden administration ordered to reinstate ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

A federal judge last Friday ordered the Biden administration to reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" policy that had been put in place by the Trump administration. The reasoning behind the order stated the White House has acted "arbitrarily and capriciously" in ending the program.

Tri-State Fair kicks off on Sept. 23

The Tri-State Fair and Rodeo is just a month away and will be held Sept. 17-25 with most of the livestock competitions, fairway, vendors, concerts, rodeo, ag demonstrations and lots of fun for all ages.

Texas Supreme Court sides with Abbott on mask mandates

The Texas Supreme Court on Sunday sided with Gov. Greg Abbott temporarily halting mask orders in Dallas and Bexar County. The ruling comes after several school districts and counties across the state defied Abbott’s executive order restricted local entities from instituting mask mandates.

Editor’s Message

This country has had a twoparty problem for years – the duopoly. So, what is the duopoly? In an article on the Independent Voters Network (IVN), it is cleared up. It is written by Shawn Griffiths who owes no allegiance to any party but votes on individual candidates and policy issues.