Fair board prepares for Harvest Days

The Castro County Fair Board is busy preparing for the annual Harvest Days and County Fair.This year the event will be held on Aug. 24, with the theme “Small Town USA.”As always, there will be a lot to do and see.

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Federal judges block major provisions of SAVE program

Two federal judges halted key parts of the Biden administration’s SAVE loan repayment program, putting up a roadblock up for the administration to lower monthly payments and erase student debt ahead of the November election.

NHTSA reports increase in car vs. truck fatalities

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a report on a disproportionate number of fatalities involving passenger vehicle occupants in large truck crashes.

Amarillo Zoo adds new critter residents

The Amarillo Zoo continues to add new residents at its facility with a new sloth arriving in early June and now a baby kangaroo.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

July 16Naz Community Blood Drive.3 to 7 p.m., Naz Community Hall. Photo ID Required. Visit OBI.org or call 1-877-340-8777.Noon to 5 p.m., FBC Fellowship Hall. Photo ID Required. Visit OBI.org or call 1-877-340-8777.July 23Soldier Boxes. Chamber of Commerce. 9 a.m.Aug. 8 Meet the Bobbies & Bobcats.

Pet Talk

With the notorious summer heat creeping back in, horse owners may begin to worry about the sores their equine friends can develop during the scorching season.Dr.

Library Lines ...

Celebration of Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday is being observed this year by libraries throughout the U.S., one of which is Rhoads Memorial Library. We are offering several books for checkout about wildfi re prevention, firefighters and their stories, forests, safe camping, and hiking.