Editor’s Message

For those who cling to the U3 unemployment charts, it might look as if some things have really improved. But it isn’t a complete picture. I stick to the U6 report – considered to be the actual unemployment rate because it more inclusive. The current U6 unemployment rate as of May 2021 is 10.

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No one likes to be exposed to toxic substances. But how about toxic people? Various relationships can impact our lives and health just as much as food and exercise.

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Well, the governor’s office and Texas politicians are cheering for the so-called “Constitutional Carry” bill that should be signed soon and put into law. My opinion is that it has so many restrictions and lacks real “teeth and spine.

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So, what is the truth about summer break? Is it the joy and fun students think it is? Perhaps for the kids. But what about the parents? Parents took to Twitter to reveal the truth about what they experience. Here are some samples of the “joys of summer break.” - Summer Vacation is an oxymoron.

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Well, it is that time of year again when seniors are being thrust into adulthood and asking the age-old question, “Who are we?” You have spent the last 13 years of your lives trying to prepare for that, but it isn't something you can Google.

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I am about fed up with the “bash law enforcement” routine in this country. It's not the police who need to be retrained, it's the public.

Castro County Communit Calendar

Community April 13 – June 8 Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce. Office will be temporarily closed. Call 806-647-2524 and leave a voicemail. May 11 Dimmitt Community Blood Drive. The Gathering Place. Donors can make appointments to donate at yourbloodinstitute.org Ṁay 12 Dimmitt Book Club. 11:30 a.m.

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The following op ed is written by Kelley Shannon, EO of Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. Transparency bills are moving forward in the Texas Legislature with bipartisan support to promote open government and correct public information access problems that arose amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Castro County Community Calendar

Community April 13 – June 8 Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce. Office will be temporarily closed. Call 806-647-2524 and leave a voicemail. May 11 Dimmitt Community Blood Drive. The Gathering Place. Donors can make appointments to donate at yourbloodinstitute.org Ṁay 12 Dimmitt Book Club. 11:30 a.m.

Editor’s Message

“Man must cease attributing his problems to his environment and learn again to exercise his will – his personal responsibility.” -Albert Schweitzer We’ve become a nation that rebels against virtue and character and chooses instead to blame others for one’s own laziness and failure to accomplish.