Pet Talk

The mere mention of the word “ticks” may send shivers down the spines of all within earshot. These minuscule parasites have garnered an infamous reputation for latching onto the flesh of cherished pets and unsuspecting owners, alike, on their summer morning walks through grassy trails.

Library Lines ...

As our annual summer reading program for youngsters enters its final days here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we are looking forward to two more story time events. They are: -Terrific Tuesday, led by Felice Acker, local agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, is set to commence at 4 p.m.

Arrington votes against Biden Title IX revision

Chairman Jodey Arrington last Thursday issued a statement after voting in favor of H.J. Res. 165 called the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Biden administration’s Title IX rule, which would allow biological men to play in women’s sports and provide them access to women’s locker rooms.

Salt of the Earth

“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.”Matthew 5:1314 Salt is a valuable commodity in some cultures. In biblical times we read about the salt covenant between man and God as the Israelites covered their grain offerings in salt as a symbol of purification.

The Cost of Discipleship

It’s virtually impossible to know all the laws in America’s States and Federal legal system. Confused? You’re in good company.Are you a lawbreaker? Ignorance of the law will not dissuade the judge. I could wring my hands, weep, stammer or plead.

Xcel offers payment options

Electricity costs for Xcel Energy’s Texas and New Mexico customers have dropped in recent months thanks to lower prices for power plant fuel, but customers who used more electricity than expected during recent heat waves have options for paying their bills.

Investigation into assassination attempt underway

A full federal investigation is underway following what is consideredthe attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump this past Saturday.

TTU law professor wins statewide award

Texas Tech University School of Law Professor Dwight McDonald has been named the 2024 recipient of the State Bar of Texas Judge Sam Williams Award. McDonald was born and raised in Dimmitt, Texas.

Cruz challenges Fish & Wildlife on endangered species listing

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) was joined by Sens. John Cornyn (Texas), Cynthia Lummis (Wyo.), and Mike Lee (Utah) in introducing legislationthat would reverse a final rule issued by the Fish & Wildlife Service’s listing the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard under the Endangered Species Act.

Abbott announces new manufacturing facility

Governor Greg Abbott last Thursdayannouncedatapress conference in Seoul, South Korea that SeAH Group will establish a high-performance metal manufacturing facility in Temple, generating $110 million in capital investment and creating over 100 new jobs in Central Texas.