Xcel regional grid ready for cold weather

Xcel Energy issued a press release stating it is prepared for winter blasts in Texas and New Mexico. The company also reminded customers of ways to maintain a high level of comfort, save money and stay informed in the event of a power outage.

Castro County Community Calendar

Jan. 9 AgriLife Extension Castro County Crops Conference. West Texas Coffee. 8:30 a.m. registration. Lunch at noon. Last speaker at 4 p.m. RSVP by Jan. 5 at 647-4115. Jan 10 Nazareth Stock Show Jan. 11-13 Castro County Stock Show Jan. 16 Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce Annual Members Luncheon.

Pet Talk

Natural disasters such as floods, wildfires, and tornadoes are occurring more often.

Library Lines ...

Just when you think the holidays are over and we can settle back into a routine... We will be closed, here at Rhoads Memorial Library, on Saturday, Jan. 13, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. We will re-open at our normal time of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

God’s Plan A is Never Thwarted

“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.”Job 42:2 (NIV) The concept of Godtracking implies seeking and tracking the plans and purposes of God for your life.

The Me Generation

If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to rescue us from the furnace of blazing fire: and He will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods nor worship the golden statue that you have set up.

Lubbock breaks ground on medical examiner’s office

The Lubbock County Commissioner’s Court, Medical Examiner’s Office and others broke ground on what should be a new state-of-the-art Medical Examiner’s Office Building. Lubbock County voters approved the $35.4 million bond to construct the facility last year.

Man charged for interfering with flight crew

Court documents were filed in Amarillo federal court last Thursday that say a man repeatedly punched a flight attendant and kicked a police officer in the groin and spit on other officers. According to the criminal complaint, on Jan.

CCH kicks off new thyroid screening program

Castro County Healthcare (CCH) is kicking off the New Year with a monthly screening program to raise awareness of important health issues while offering the community a low-cost screening option.

FAA grounds all 737 Max 9 aircraft

The FAA on Monday forced all 737 Max 9 aircraft grounded after an Alaska flight made an emergency landing Friday when a panel and window blew out midfl ight. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, both major US operators of the Boeing 737 Max 9, cancelled a combined 342 flights.