LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

Schools in Castro County are drawing to a close this school year and graduations are scheduled. Nazareth ISD’s last day of school and graduation is May 14, 2026, while Hart ISD’s final day of instruction and graduation is May 15, 2026.

Pet Talk

Pet owners may be diligent about routine care, but even a minor wound can put animals at risk for dangerous parasites.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

Area author Bill Briscoe is slated to be the guest speaker when Dimmitt Book Club convenes for the final meeting of the club year. The event, the club’s annual spring luncheon, will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Dimmitt Country Club.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDA classic guilt tripWe were at the dinner table eating pizza when I asked my son Logan if I could use some of his blue cheese dressing to dip my crust. He obliged after a long deep sigh of annoyance.

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“Ten-year-old Mona and her beloved grandfather have only 52 Wednesdays to visit 52 works of art and commit to memory ‘all that is beautiful in the world’ before Mona loses her sight forever.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDAre you sure?Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He’s not breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy whips out his cell phone and calls 911.“I think my friend is dead!” he yells. “What can I do?

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

We are in the midst of National Library Week, celebrated this year April 19-25, 2026.

Pet Talk

Brown tabby cat lying on carpet next to a puzzle feeder with compartments and kibble, used for mealtime enrichment.The typical day for an indoor cat is often filled with continuous attention, cozy naps, and — most importantly — a scheduled dinnertime.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFunny jokes about all 50 states TennesseeDo you know what you get when you play a country tune backward?

Pet Talk

Spring is officially here, and while pets are as eager as their owners to experience the great outdoors, the season of new life means the return of several plant-related toxins that can leave your pet regretting their promenade through the garden.Dr.