Pet Talk

The day a family adopts a new dog is exciting for everyone, as dogs get a second chance at a happy life and owners find a new best friend. For senior dogs, especially, being adopted into a comfortable home can make a world of difference for their health and happiness.

Library Lines ...

Help! Your suggestions are needed! We have been awarded two grants for books and other media for our juvenile section. Items to be purchased are for youngsters ranging in age from pre-Kindergarten through young adult. Parents and children, what books would you like to check out that we do not have?

Ripe Old Age

You might say that I have a one-track mind. My mind often rides the rails. Yet, when thinking, I often trigger memories and get derailed. Choo-Choo! Yesterday, I was thinking… Yesterday, I was thinking… I needed new bedroom slippers. Well, to be honest I'd wear them in all the rooms.

Proverbs: Promises or Probabilities

These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. (Proverbs 1:1-2 NLT) What is the purpose of the proverbs of Solomon, King of Israel? Are they promises or probabilities?

Winter hacks to prepare for ice, snow

It is that time of year when roads are cold, tires are frozen, and the heat is turned up full blast. From experience, most know that winter can come with snowfall, visibility issues and iced-over windows. Here are few ways to beat the chill. Home-made cleats.

Abbott announces $15.3M in grants to Texas military communities

Governor Greg Abbott announced a new round of $15.3 million in grants from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program.

Pat Bagley

Pat Bagley, president of the Auxiliary Ladies, presented a newly purchased IV Fluid Warming Pod to Plains Memorial Hospital. The new machine will help nursing staff quickly heat and maintain safe temperatures of intravenous and irrigation fluids.

Former Lubbock dentist receives max sentence on child porn charges

Former Lubbock dentist Jason White received the maximum 30-year sentence in federal prison this past Thursday, including a lifetime of supervised release after pleading guilty to the production of child pornography in September 2021.

Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center opens

The state’ Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, which will coordinate law enforcement investigations into credit card skimmers, officially opened today in Tyler during a ceremony at the center.

DISD honors school board

January is School Board Recognition Month and Dimmitt ISD is honored to celebrate its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district’s schools and students.