Texas Senate approves law enforcement grants

Counties with fewer than 300,000 residents could receive up to half a million dollars in state grants per year to hire more officers under a bill approved unanimously by the Senate on Tuesday.

Castro County 4-H competes at contests

The District 2 4-H Speaking and Talent contests were held on Monday. Castro County youth came through with some solid wins. “What a great day,” said Castro County AgriLife Extension Agent Felice Acker. “I am soooo proud of all of these youth for getting out and competing in front of others.”

Pet Talk

Spring’s warmer weather signals the time for more outdoor adventures, especially for dogs who tend to be curious while outside. It also signals a time when owners should begin thinking about protecting their dogs from outdoor dangers by vaccinating them.

Library Lines ...

Encountering people who come from all walks of life and a variety of backgrounds is a real perk of working in a public library.

Fueling the fires of faith

So, we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 The aroma of oil and coal smoke swamped Matt’s senses as he hauled spadesful of raw coal into the fire.

A senseless waste

Many waste their money. More waste their time. Sadder yet, countless waste their lives. Prodigal: Webster’s New World Dictionary 1971 edition [Definition #1] exceedingly or recklessly wasteful. Such a senseless waste… “Then He said: A certain man had two sons.

USDA makes $31M in grants available for farmers, ranchers

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced that USDA is making $31 million in grants available to help farmers and ranchers access new and better markets by adding more value to their products. USDA is making the grants available under the Value-Added Producer Grants program.

Federal court weighs in on FDA approval of abortion pill

Both pro-life and proabortion advocates are watching West Texas as a federal judge in Amarillo is expected to make a ruling regarding the abortion bill Mifepristone.