TFB establishes wildfire relief fund

Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) has established the Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund to assist farmers and ranchers impacted by the devastating fires burning through the Panhandle.Over 1 million acres have burned. It’s a devastating situation for Panhandle towns, families and agriculture.

Bobbies headed for THSWPA state meet

The Dimmitt Bobbies Powerlifting team scored important wins at the THSWPA Region Championship meet held on March 2 at Colorado City, qualifying seven to compete at the state meet.

Castro County Election Results

Castro County Community Calendar

Feb. 29 – March 2Texas State Girls Basketball Tourney. Alamodome, San Antonio.March 2 THSWPA Regional Meet. (girls powerlifting).Colorado City High School. March 4 Texas Community Futures Forum. Hosted by Texas AgriLife Extension. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at West Texas Coffee. RSVP at 806-647-4115.

Pet Talk

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, but maintaining good dental care for pets is essential year-round, as dental problems can also impact overall health.Dr.

Library Lines ...

“Missionary Pumpkins: Miracle Stories from God’s Pumpkin Patch” is a new book we received here at Rhoads Memorial Library recently.

Twice His

What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?“I’m beginning to get a glimpse of man’s worth,” wrote my good friendAndre Kempen. “God made us in his image and saved us to restore that image, by Christ, in us. God not only made us but saved us. We are twice his.

Ancient

That’s ancient!The young use ancient as a derogatory term. Analog clocks, rotary dial telephones and black & white televisions quickly come to mind. I’m not so young; to be honest I’m pretty old. I could use ancient in describing coonskin coats, flapper style dresses, hats and megaphones.

WTAMU to launch online nurse practitioner program

Nurses hoping to help tackle ongoing mental health needs in the Panhandle can soon enroll in a new online degree program at West Texas A&M University.