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Bells of all shapes and sizes can be seen at Rhoads Memorial Library as the Display of the Month for April. Made of material ranging from ceramics to glass to metal, the bells are being exhibited by Laqueta Free, who was unavailable for photo.

LIBRARY LINES

Library Lines ... By Gaye Reily

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Display for the Month of April here at Rhoads Memorial Library features bells in assorted shapes and sizes. Many are made of delicate glass and ceramics while others are fashioned out of metal and other materials. Exhibiting this collection is Laqueta Free.

Jeff Blackmon

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Funny jokes about all 50 states New YorkI moved to New York City for my health. I’m paranoid, and it was the only place where my fears were justified.—Anita WeissNorth CarolinaOn his first trip to Boston, the North Carolinian met a girl at a bar and asked her, “Do you go to Harvard?

Jeff Blackmon

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Funny jokes about all 50 states MissouriA man from Kansas City walks into a bar and asks, “Wanna hear a joke about people from St. Louis?”The bartender says, “Listen, pal, I’m from St. Louis, and I won’t appreciate it. The man sitting next to you is 265 pounds, and he’s from St. Louis too.

Jeff Blackmon

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFunny jokes about all 50 states IllinoisThis is how Chicago got started. A bunch of people in New York said, “Gee, I’m enjoying the crime and the poverty, but it just isn’t cold enough.

Pet Talk

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

A scorching day in the pasture often leads horses and livestock to find cooling relief in the mud. But while playing in the mud may seem harmless, large animals’ attempts to cool off may offer up the opportunity for the bacteria that cause tetanus to creep into existing wounds.Dr.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

“Save the date” of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, for Dimmitt Book Club’s meeting at 2 p.m. in our meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Rhonda Pletcher, a former teacher at Bushland, will be the guest speaker.

Jeff Blackmon

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Funny Jokes About All 50 States Alabama

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhen a visitor to a town in Alabama spotted a dog attacking a boy, he grabbed the animal and throttled it with his bare hands.

A common snake in Castro County and in the Texas Panhandle is the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.

5 tips to prevent negative encounters with snakes this spring

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

As temperatures warm across Texas this spring, you may start seeing more snakes around your home and outdoor areas.These reptiles become more active as they emerge from brumation — a state similar to hibernation in mammals.

Pet Talk

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Pets encounter a variety of everyday risks, from outdoor threats like animals or parasites to physical dangers like vehicles or sharp objects and household toxins like plants or cleaners.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Spring has sprung here at Rhoads Memorial Library and our decor reflects the season, despite the fact that temperatures have climbed into the 90s during the past few days. Hopefully we will experience some milder conditions before we are plunged into summer.

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