Library Lines ...

The number of registrants in our annual Summer Reading Program is approaching triple digits here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Will we pass the 100 mark?

It’s a Promise

Peace...No, I’m not a hippie experiencing a 1960’s flashback. Peace is not a sign, slogan or figment of my imagination.

Power and Love and a Sound Mind

A man’s heart plans his For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.2 Timothy 1:7 Pete woke up in a very low mood. He’d been battling with anxiety and depression for a few years.

Texas leads in wild hog population

Feral hogs have been proven to be bad for the U.S. economy — causing billions a year in damage to crops, fences, irrigation lines, managed landscapes and water supplies.The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates costs from their damage and control at an estimated $2.5 billion annually in the U.S....

Former Perryton AD faces federal charges

The former Perryton ISD coach and athletic director who was arrested earlier this year is now facing federal charges.Cole Underwood faces a count of enticement and attempted enticement of a 15year-old girl, a federal felony that carries a punishment of 10 years to life in prison.He appeared last...

Raising awareness for men’s health

Men are statistically less likely to visit healthcare providers regularly, with 80 percent showing reluctance compared to women.

DISD honors teachers at employees awards luncheon

Abbott launches most wanted criminal illegal immigrants list

Governor Greg Abbott launched Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List last Tuesday, created in partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).The list is a new initiative to locate and arrest repeat offenders who have entered the country illegally and are wanted for...

TPWD Lubbock office suffers fire

After the fire alarm system was triggered, Lubbock Fire Rescue (LFR) responded to find the building’s sprinkler system engaged. Between LFR and the sprinkler system, the fire was extinguished and LFR cleared the scene.

DISD honors staff, board members

DISD held its Employee Awards Luncheon on May 24 and presented awards to staff and school board members. See more photos on back page.DISD Outgoing School Board members – Chevo Lumbrera (Place 3) who has served for 28 years; and Richard Martinez (Place 1) with 17 years of service.