It’s Time to Address the Teacher Shortage

As Texas school children return to the classroom this fall, their teachers are there to welcome them back, support their academic growth, and spark a love for learning.

Editor’s Message

The student loan forgiveness idea continues to be on the forefront, with people on both sides battling.

The history of money

My friend Judy asks, “If money doesn’t grow on trees, then why do banks have branches?” This is such a good question, I consulted two experts: a friend who owes his bank money, and another guy whose desk faces an ATM machine. Here’s what they told me.

Editor’s Message

First day of school chaos abounds even though social media makes it look like all smiles and eagerness to begin a new year full of experiences and excitement, new friends and schedule.

Castro County Community Calendar

Troop #265 will be selling frozen casseroles. Three sizes available for chicken spaghetti and beef lasagna; also beef and chicken enchiladas. Must preorder by Aug 19. Pick up on Sept. 10 at Scout Building in Nazareth. To order, text Christine Acker 806-647-6837 or Lindsay Wilhelm 806-676-2244. Aug.

Pet Talk

What is Animal Abuse? Animal abuse, or animal cruelty is the crime of inflicting physical pain, suffering or death on an animal, usually a tame one, beyond necessity for normal discipline.

Library Lines ...

When the school year ends, school personnel tell us, here at Rhoads Memorial Library, that it is our turn to host the children via our summer reading program. We happily do so for two months, then August arrives, and the youngsters begin another school year.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: I write this as a long-time Castro County resident, the retired editor of The Hart Beat/The Pulse and someone who would never have even considered voting for Donald Trump.

Baby Boomer television

I don’t sleep as much as I used to. Why? I watch television well past ten p.m. And after my mid-evening nap (about one hour), I can cruise show choices into the wee hours. I told my younger neighbor that when I had a child, I couldn’t watch late TV because – at midnight – the stations “signed off.

Editor’s Message

It is that time. Kids will be rolling out of bed after sleeping late all summer; trying to pick out the right shirt and stumbling in the early morning trying to remember when the vacation ended.