Texas students protest Israeli conflict

Students at several Texas universities gathered Monday to protest the Israel-Palestine conflict, including UT Austin, Texas A&M and North Texas State, leading to some violence and making Jewish students fearful to be on campus.

Quinn Minute - Have people improved?

Have people evolved much?We humans possess remarkable powers. We can walk, run, swim, and even fly (if we hold a boarding pass). Other creatures aren’t so adaptable.Fish can swim but walk poorly. Birds can fly, but often misjudge altitude, and end up as hood ornaments.

Keep It Legal

When you hear the word “estate” the image of Downton Abbey might pop into your head. You might think of Earls and Dutchesses. You might think about the kind of money that means great-grandchildren can spend the rest of their lives popping bottles on a yacht in the Mediterranean.

Homeless Heroes gears up fundraiser

A fundraiser led by non- profit Homeless Heroes in Amarillo is gearing up for its project, “Hatch Homes for Heroes.” The organization faces a closing date in May to purchase the old Astro Motel to house homeless veterans and needs about $565,000, of which half has been raised.

Pet Talk

Spring is often described as a time of renewal and beauty, with flowers blooming and trees budding. However, spring flowers and budding trees also cause higher pollen counts, and for those with asthma, higher pollen counts can bring a greater risk of an asthma attack.

Library Lines ...

Our Western collection here at Rhoads Memorial Library has grown, thanks to Natalie (Cline) Bright, who visited us when she spoke to Dimmitt Book Club recently.

The Final Chapter

The stories of our lives develop slowly; first, an introduction and then following chapters. What will people read in my menu page; yours? The opening chapter might hook the reader. We’d all hope it was that one book that avid readers couldn’t put down. They’d continue on and through to the end.

Kroger, Albertsons to sell 579 stores

In an effort to satisfy federal regulators, supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons announced they will sell more of their stores in an effort to move forward with a proposed merger that was announced in October 2022.

Fatalistic or faithrealistic?

For we walk by faith, not by sight.2 Corinthians 5:7 What are the chances of you winning the lottery? According to the UK National Lottery website, the odds of matching all six numbers to win the jackpot are 1 in 45,057,474. That’s pretty slim, I’d say.

Baby shower honors Boyers

Taylor Bradley Boyer was honored with a lovely baby show on Saturday, April 20, in the home of Stacy Boozer. Taylor and her husband, Bryant, are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a baby girl in June.