While the bond between an animal and their human is important, considering the relationships between pets—in both interspecies and same species interactions—also is an important part of making sure your home is a happy and healthy environment.

Despite tornadoes, blizzard warnings, warm weather, high winds, and chilly rain that we have experienced in the course of the last few days, we have been busy here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Cataloguing, then shelving, new books for checkout has been done along with vigorous spring cleaning not only in the library proper but in our meeting room. As the weather warms up, we can tackle the weeds outside!

I read an article yesterday about a teacher going through chemotherapy that is still working. In fact she takes her computer to the chemo treatments because she loves what she does so much that she will not allow her circumstances to deter her love of teaching her students.

“But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” 1 John 1:9 When we confess our sin, God always forgives us. Even people we have sinned against will sometimes forgive us, but the real problem may be forgiving ourselves.

“For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” 1 Corinthians 2:16 But we have the mind of Christ. Thomas Carlyle said, “Have a purpose in life, and, having it, throw such strength of mind and muscle into your work as God has given you.” One of my contemporary heroes of faith, Reinhard Bonnke, said, “God's Spirit is more than accurate.

Richardson Elementary School recently had college week at their campus with the wrapping up with a college jersey coloring contest. “College Week gives students a chance to think about becoming their best selves and making their dreams a reality,” said Kendra Cantrell, Communities in Schools Site Coordinator.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is expanding visitation statewide in nursing facilities and other long-term care settings, effective March 23. Per federal guidance issued March 10 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, fully vaccinated nursing facility residents are now allowed close, in-person visits with family members and friends who are not designated essential caregivers, as long as proper safeguards are in place.

We have received reports of a new COVID-19 vaccine email scam where people are asked to complete a survey. They offer a free reward but ask people to pay a nominal fee “to cover shipping”.

The Amarillo EDC announced the new 1-million square foot Amazon warehouse is officially coming to the city early next year. It will create over 500 new full-time jobs in the community with a starting wage of $15 an hour.

Private exporters reported the sale of 1.15 million tonnes of U.S. corn for delivery to China by the end of August, according to the USDA.