Rainwater Harvesting Conference registration open

Registration for the Rainwater Harvesting Conference on March 27-28 at the Amarillo Area Foundation’s Harrington Center for Philanthropy is underway.The two-day conference runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 27, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 28.

Texas SB 1652 filed to ban puppy mill sales

Texas Senate Bill 1652, called the Ethical Pet Sales Bill, has been filed by Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo).The bill is aimed at protecting puppies and kittens and would the retail sale of such pets.

Abbott directs state emergency resources ahead of wildfire, weather threats

Governor Abbott announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of extremely critical wildfi re danger expected across West Texas and an increased risk of severe storms in North and East Texas.

Quinn Minute - Wild animals as pets

Many towns now prohibit citizens from housing jungle animals.What, exactly, is a “wild pet?” That depends on your town, and what its council considers more dangerous than a roving bachelors’ party.For instance, some communities term boa constrictors “wild.

Pet Talk

Flies might be seen as simply a pesky inconvenience, but for cattle, they’re much more of a concern. Because these tiny insects can cause stress, reduce feed intake, and spread diseases, when left unmanaged, they can significantly impact cattle health, comfort, and productivity.Dr.

Library Lines ...

The first reading program for adults here at Rhoads Memorial Library ended last week. The Winter Reading Challenge drew 47% more participants than the arbitrary minimum of 15 we had hoped for (ooh, a math problem to engage your mind so you can figure out the total number of participants!

Not Afraid of the Dark

Ain’t love grand?Your heart throb comes into view and lights up the room. To others he or she may go unnoticed but you see a spotlight falling upon your beloved.“‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind (Matthew 22:37 b NASB).

Being God-Reliant Rather Than Self-Reliant

As a general rule the world is clearly very impressed by people who are self-reliant. Everywhere we look, we can find this attitude being praised and admired.For example, there are many films that make selfreliance one of the key qualities of the hero or heroine.

Texas SB 1652 filed to ban puppy mill sales

Texas Senate Bill 1652, called the Ethical Pet Sales Bill, has been filed by Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo).The bill is aimed at protecting puppies and kittens and would the retail sale of such pets.

Tre Hinds from Wayland Baptist University