Editor’s Message

We are and have been facing the threat of authoritarianism for many years. Authoritarianism is characterized by highly concentrated and centralized government power maintained by political repression and the exclusion of potential challengers.

Abbott, FEMA partner to establish vaccine sites

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is establishing mass community vaccination sites in the DFW Metroplex and Houston.

Castro County Community Calendar

Community Feb. 16, 18, 23 & 25 Health Talk Express – Heart Edition. Hosted by Health Extension Agent and Registered Dietitian Courtney Lowe.

Pet Talk

February is National Pet Dental Health month, a time when pet owners are reminded that routine oral care is an important aspect of their animal’s well-being. Just like their small animal counterparts, large animals such as horses also require veterinary attention to keep their mouths in top shape.

Library Lines ...

Extremely cold weather has hit our area along with some much-needed moisture. All of us are suffering from weather whiplash as temperatures went from around 70 degrees recently to below zero. That is ambient temperature, not wind chill!

Dimmitt Health Occupations Students of America

Dimmitt Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) students Audrey Wooten and Jimena Fuentes recently competed at the Area 4 Leadership Conference. Wooten placed fourth in Medical Math and Fuentes placed fifth in Cultural Diversities and Disparities in Healthcare.

Adverse Circumstances

Pam is pampered; my guess is that you are too. I have safe shelter; sufficient food, clothing, electricity, heat & air and indoor plumbing. I’m currently dealing with extreme winter weather conditions here in the Deep South. Our current wind chill is 1 degree. It’s hard to be content.

Knowing God

I had only heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.” (Job 42:5-6 NLT) Knowing about God is not the same thing as knowing God.

Sympathy Cards

When Steve’s mother passed away, he was the funeral director in charge. It probably seems weird to many reading this, but it was a normal choice for his family. With that being said, he did everything from getting the casket, to putting the obit out, and being in charge at the cemetery.

Health care providers awarded for partnership

An unconventional partnership between the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL), St. Joseph Health and the Amarillo Pathology Group Physician's Preferred Laboratory (APG-PPL) was recently recognized for its contribution to COVID-19 testing in Texas.