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We are ascribing to the philosophy of "life is what happens while you're making other plans" here at Rhoads Memorial Library. The PLAN is that we will re-open tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 20, at 9 a.m. and resume regular hours.

You Can’t Get Rid of Country

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I have come to realize there are two types of girls: town or country. I used to think that it was hard for both to adjust to the other, but time and my own experience has proven that false. I have found though that regardless of where a country girl ends up, she can’t get rid of that part of herself.

God expresses love - even in dark times

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There were times in my life, I did not sense or feel God's presence and I mistook these times for His absence. As a troubled youth, I often visited my great-grandma's farm in the wide-open fields, wooded forests, and rolling hills of PA.

Ask the Agent

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Tips for cooking turkey? Halfway through November means Holidays are around the corner. And even though gatherings may look different this year, turkey may still be a feature.

SBA lending programs top $28B

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The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 summary loan data of the financial assistance provided through traditional loan program lending as well as aid provided through the CARES Act.

Paxton being investigated by FBI

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According to a report by the Associated Press, the FBI is investigating Attorney General Ken Paxton, the first public confirmation that law enforcement is vetting allegations made by eight of Paxton’s former top aides that he illegally used the power of his office to benefit a political donor.

Amarillo targeting businesses for not enforcing masks

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The Amarillo City Council will have an emergency meeting Friday to talk about fines for businesses not enforcing masks across all of Potter and Randall counties. The Amarillo City Council decided today to have an emergency meeting Friday, to talk about fining businesses that don’t enforce Governor Greg Abbott’s order to take precautions against spreading COVID-19.

Amarillo ISD to offer testing on site

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Amarillo ISD will be offering access to testing for COVID-19 to enhance quick identification and treatment of the virus to help mitigate the spread. The District is establishing its own COVID testing site to serve its students and staff via drive-through testing outside the Rod Schroder Education Support Center, with the date of opening to be announced.