Texas voters give thumbs up to amendments

Texas voters took to the polls last Tuesday, following early voting, to decide on eight proposed amendments to the state Constitution. The proposed amendments were passed as bills during this year’s legislative sessions but required voter approval.

Acts of the Lord

"What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this." John 13:7. NKJV The above verse of the Holy Bible came out of the mouth of the Lord Jesus Christ when He washed the disciples' feet.

Blaming God for Your Troubles?

Some people blame God for what is happening to them. That is due to a lack of Biblical education and due to an upbringing outside Biblical Messianic Christianity. Who told you this world is still a paradise?

Castro County Community Calendar

Community Nov. 6 Chamber of Commerce First Annual Sip N’ Shop. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Various participating stores will be offering discounts for the event. Nov. 7 I.C.C. Thanksgiving Dinner/Bazaar. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. 11 a.m.-1:30 I.C.C. Thanksgiving Dinner/Bazaar.

Pet Talk

What pet should you get? A cat? A dog? A hedgehog? And, of course, every kid wants a pony! When you choose a pet, you accept responsibility for the health and welfare of another living thing. You’re making a promise to care for your pet for his/her entire life.

Library Lines ...

Imagine that you are serving on a jury deciding the fate of a man accused of being a depraved serial killer. Wyatt Butler, the accused, is portrayed as a brutal monster. But you are disturbed that the evidence against him is purely circumstantial, so your vote of not guilty sets him free.

Abbott signs Safe Outdoor Dogs Act into law

Last Monday, Governor Gregg Abbott signed the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act into law to go into effect on Jan. 18, 2022.

Postal contractors charged with conspiracy, possession of stolen mail

The US Northern District of Texas announced Tuesday in a news release that two people from Lubbock were charged with possession of stolen mail after the federal investigation recovered more than 8,000 pieces of mail worth more than $4 million.

Playa Field Day set for Nov. 16

The latest edition of an educational Playa Field Day staged by Ogallala Commons (www.ogallalacommons.org) will travel “below the Cap” on Tuesday, Nov. 16 with a program to be held in Silverton that will focus not only on playa conservation, but how playas can impact municipal water supplies in...