SCOTUS strikes down New York gun law

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York handgun-licensing law that required New Yorkers who want to carry a handgun in public to show a special need to defend themselves.

Abortion battle continues in Texas

A Harris County ruled on Tuesday that Texas providers at some clinics can temporarily resume abortions up to six weeks of pregnancy.

Benefit planned for Cure family

Paxton Tire & Service will be hosting a BBQ dinner to benefit Michele Cure and her family. The event will be on July 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dimmitt High School Cafetorium. Michel Cure was injured early this year in a bad car accident and has a long road of recovery ahead of her.

Senior citizens facing malnutrition

As inflation rises, serious hardships are being placed on already struggling senior citizens on minimal fixed incomes, with many suffering from malnutrition.

Our Universities: I’m Ashamed

This reflection was originally posted on November 2, 2011. I think our faculty, staff, students and administration at WT are making great strides towards a performance culture. I am proud to be associated with this institution. We aspire to the best of West Texas values.

Cleanliness

One positive trait I acquired during the pandemic was ultra-cleanliness. I bathe lots more, and yesterday I washed my hands 19 times, not including the time I spilled sanitizer on my hairbrush. My knuckles look like walnuts… very clean walnuts. Which leads me to ask: What really terrifies you?

Castro County Community Calendar

Community Calendar June 1- July 29 Rhoads Memorial Summer Reading Program. The summer theme is Oceans of Possibility. Prizes for completion of reading lists. June 25 DHS XC 5K Color Run & Walk. 9 a.m. $20 per person. Proceeds to to Dimmitt XC.

Pet Talk

While people tend to dress differently depending on the season, most pets “wear” the same coat year-round. Shaving off this hair during the hot summer months may seem like a good idea to keep a dog cool, but it can actually have the opposite effect for some animals.

Library Lines ...

The 2022 summer reading program for youngsters continues here at Rhoads Memorial Library and it is complemented by Terrific Tuesdays, which began June 14.