Pet Talk

While there are many joys that come with owning a cat, one drawback some owners may be familiar with is the occasional discovery of cat vomit. This aspect of cat ownership may spark concern in pet parents but vomiting in cats can result from a variety of conditions, from benign to harmful. Dr.

Library Lines ...

Mask-wearing is no longer mandatory here at Rhoads Memorial Library, effective March 10, since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott rescinded his mandate last week.

Seeds

I am a gardener. I love working outside, digging in the dirt and basically watching things grow. My grandmother and mother both shared this love and it passed on to me. Evidently, my granddaughters like the digging part.

God’s Furnace

“These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire— may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Unity in Community

“Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, oh Ruler of all.” Be Thou My Vision Translated by Mary E. Byrne, 1880-1931 What vision are you running after?

TDI warns of contract scams

The Texas Department of Insurance warns that there are many scams by unscrupulous individuals that homeowners should be aware of. Knowing the signs of a contracting scam are critical to protecting both the home and the pocketbook. Should homeowners sign a waiver to let someone inspect their roof?

Paxton warns Texans to be wary of unlawful charges on electric bills

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning Texans to be aware of energy price hikes after last month’s severe winter storm and power outages left millions in the cold and without water for a week or more.

Abbott launches Operation Lone Star

Governor Abbott has announced the launch of "Operation Lone Star," aimed to combat the smuggling of drugs and people into Texas.

Time to Walk Across Texas into Healthy Habits

Coming this spring to Castro County, an initiative to get people walking and moving. According to Felice Acker, Castro County AgriLife Extension agent, research shows that walking at a good pace for at least 2.

Legislation filed barring use of taxpayer money to fund lobbyists

Legislation has been filed in the Texas House and Senate to stop local governments from using taxpayer money to fund lobbyists. State Sen. Bob Hall, R– Edgewood, filed SB 234, and Rep. Mayes Middleton, R– Wallisville filed a companion bill, HB 749.