Grants open for VFDs

The Texas A&M Forest Service announced the opening of emergency grant applications after a recent wildfire disaster declaration. The grants were for volunteer fire departments.

County Fair kicks off Aug. 25-26

The Castro County Fair and Harvest Days Celebration is coming up fast and is scheduled for Aug. 25-26. The theme this year is “Paradise on the Plains.”

Exhibits against Paxton released

Despite stating there is no evidence, suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton and his legal team now face 150 exhibits from three documents totaling 3,760 pages released by the Texas House impeachment managers.

Amarillo ISD ramps up school security

Amarillo ISD’s school board discussed Monday at a meeting how House Bill 3 and House Bill 114 would be implemented across the district. House Bill 3 requires that each school district has an armed security officer present at each campus.

Pet Talk

Routine vaccinations are an essential part of your pet’s veterinary care, and veterinarians typically guide owners on how often your pet needs which shots. In the case of rabies, however, owners may be asked by their veterinarian if they prefer a vaccine that lasts one year or three years.

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“Paradise on the Plains” is the theme of the upcoming Castro County Harvest Days, slated for August 25-26, at the Courthouse Square. We have some of the Fair books here at Rhoads Memorial Library that provide details of the event as well as rules and guidelines for Fair entries.

Abbott issues disaster declaration due to wildfires

Governor Greg Abbott announced that he has issued a disaster declaration for 191 Texas counties in response to widespread wildfire activity throughout the state. Additional counties may be added as conditions warrant.

DPS urges caution as school year begins

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in-and-around school zones and neighborhoods as the new school year begins. They point to knowing state laws about driving near stopped school buses and not using cell phones when behind the wheel.

FDA states doctors can prescribe ivermectin

After two years of being punished and patients refused treatment, doctors are now free to prescribe ivermectin to treat COVID-19.

State stock shows coming up fast

The beginning of school marks a time when FFA and 4-H ag exhibitors will be facing a marathon of stock show competition that lasts into early spring. Coming up on Sept. 15 through Sept. 23 is the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo in Amarillo.