Pet Talk

While rain and drizzle can be good for crops and counting sheep at night, wet weather is also suitable for two less desirable things— fungi and bacteria.

Library Lines ...

Once upon a time, many public libraries took great pride in presenting an array of nonfiction books for their patrons to check out. Librarians believed that it was their mission to circulate factual books, so there was great disdain in providing very many works of fiction.

Scientific Look at Lightning

There are several verses in the Bible about lightning, and I know two ministers who personally attest that they have had visions, in which they saw lightning coming from the Master Jesus's fingers, going to different parts of the world. HALLELUJAH!

How to Get Your Joy Back

Joy is not a feeling but a choice. You have to CHOOSE joy, otherwise, you will succumb to your feelings and emotions. Our feelings and emotions can take us on a roller coaster ride. We can feel happy when our circumstances are going well and depressed when our circumstances are troubling.

FDA permits marketing of E-cigarette products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it has authorized the marketing of three new tobacco products, marking the first set of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products ever to be authorized by the FDA through the Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) pathway.

USDA begins first phase of soil carbon monitoring efforts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $10 million in a new initiative to sample, measure, and monitor soil carbon on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres to better quantify the climate outcomes of the program.

Castro County Sheriff’s Office Report

CASTRO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Persons Arrested & Booked into Jail Sept. 28 to Oct. 11 All information of persons arrested and booked into the Castro County Jail are open records: Sept. 28 Jose Angel Aguero Jr., 28 of Dimmitt, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office for Possession of Drug...

Southwest Airlines beset with cancellations

As Southwest Airlines (SWA) struggled with its fifth straight day of flight cancellations and systemwide delays, the air carrier says it is working to get back on track. But the question remains how extensive the disruptions will have an impact on holiday air travel in the upcoming months.

USDA announces higher guaranteed farm loan limit

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announced a higher loan limit will be available for borrowers seeking a guaranteed farm loan starting Oct. 1, from $1.776 million to $1.825 million.

Reagor trial set to begin in Amarillo

Jury selection began Monday for the former co-owner of the bankrupt Reagor-Dykes Auto Group trial. Opening statements were expected to begin on Tuesday. Bart Reagor was indicted in April on two counts of bank fraud and one count of lying to the bank.