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Despite tornadoes, blizzard warnings, warm weather, high winds, and chilly rain that we have experienced in the course of the last few days, we have been busy here at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Teachers

I read an article yesterday about a teacher going through chemotherapy that is still working. In fact she takes her computer to the chemo treatments because she loves what she does so much that she will not allow her circumstances to deter her love of teaching her students.

Forgiving Yourself

“But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” 1 John 1:9 When we confess our sin, God always forgives us. Even people we have sinned against will sometimes forgive us, but the real problem may be forgiving ourselves.

Real Inspiration

“For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” 1 Corinthians 2:16 But we have the mind of Christ. Thomas Carlyle said, “Have a purpose in life, and, having it, throw such strength of mind and muscle into your work as God has given you.”

RES College Week features coloring contest

Richardson Elementary School recently had college week at their campus with the wrapping up with a college jersey coloring contest.

HHSC expands visitation to nursing facilities

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is expanding visitation statewide in nursing facilities and other long-term care settings, effective March 23.

Vaccine survey scams steal identity, account info

We have received reports of a new COVID-19 vaccine email scam where people are asked to complete a survey. They offer a free reward but ask people to pay a nominal fee “to cover shipping”. Survey scams like this are a creative way to steal identity or money.

Amazon warehouse coming to Amarillo

The Amarillo EDC announced the new 1-million square foot Amazon warehouse is officially coming to the city early next year. It will create over 500 new full-time jobs in the community with a starting wage of $15 an hour.

China buys 45.3M bushel of corn

Private exporters reported the sale of 1.15 million tonnes of U.S. corn for delivery to China by the end of August, according to the USDA. The corn was worth $251 million based on futures prices in Chicago. It was the largest corn sale to China since one totaling 2.108 million tonnes on Jan. 29.

TPWD accepting summer internship applications

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now taking applications for summer internships in all divisions, including law enforcement, wildlife, state parks, infrastructure, communications, coastal fisheries, and inland fisheries.