Dog owners do not need to be veterinarians to know that a healthy heart is as important for our furry friends as it is for humans. Yet there can be a lot of confusion surrounding cardiac issues in animals, especially when it comes to heart murmurs.

Our patrons here at Rhoads Memorial Library are often surprised to learn that their library card works at other libraries, too. Since we belong to Harrington Library Consortium (HLC), our local card is accepted by other members of the group, including public libraries in Hereford, Friona, Tulia, Canyon, Amarillo, and others throughout the Texas Panhandle.

The Hazel Family, a southern gospel singing family, will be at The Gathering Place on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m.

During stressful times, we may worry, doubt, or be filled with uncertainty. There are many circumstances we face that are beyond our control.

“Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.“ 1 Chronicles 12:32 ESV We have a global pandemic, political views challenging our democratic ideals and changing cultural mores challenging our fundamental religious and moral values. Is there ever a time when we need to under stand the times and what we are to do as Christians? Some think their understanding was about astronomy and its relationship to the calendar and understanding the cycle of events.

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail July 13 to Aug. 9 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: July 14 Gwendolyn Pevehouse, 58 of Dimmitt, was arrested by the Dimmitt Police for Manufacture/Deliver a Controlled Substance PG 1 over 4 grams-under 200 grams.

Governor Greg Abbott on Monday announced a series of actions the State of Texas is taking to mitigate the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Texas. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be utilizing staffing agencies to provide medical personnel from out-of-state to Texas health care facilities to assist in COVID-19 operations.

Community Aug. 2 – Aug.