CRP program grows by 2.5M acres

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has accepted offers for more than 2.5 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners for enrollment through this year’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Signup.

Rivera presents August report to commissioners

Castro County Sheriff Sal Rivera presented his August report to the Commissioner’s report. The Sheriff’s Office has 66 calls, 42 traffic citations, 59 warning, six traffic-stop arrest, one criminal citation, eight total arrests and five warrants.

Big 12 conference pushes toward expansion

The Big 12 is moving forward on an expansion plan that could have the conference at 12 schools following the announcement that Texas and Oklahoma were leaving.

Spaghetti Supper to benefit DHS senior class

There will be a Spaghetti Supper on Sept. 17 before the homecoming football game. Proceeds from the meal will benefit the DHS Senior Class of 2022. It will be held from 5 to 6:30 at the DHS Cafeteria. The meal includes bread, tea or water and cobbler.

Amarillo Symphony to perform outdoor concert

The Amarillo Symphony will be performing an outdoor concert at Hodgetown in Amarillo on Sept. 25.

Pet Talk

Pet owners know that their beloved furry companions are susceptible to various health problems, ranging from heart murmurs to parasites to contagious diseases. But for dogs and puppies, in particular, there is one diagnosis that is the last thing any pet parent wants to hear—that of parvovirus.

Library Lines ...

"The Seven Sisters" series of books written by Lucinda Riley continue to be a popular checkout here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Some people say the seven books do not have to be read in order, but most agree that it is best to do so.

Unity in Community

“Those who had been scattered by the persecution… began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the Good News about the Lord Jesus.” Acts 11:19-20 It is persecution and suffering that led the early church to carry out the Great Commission.

The Right Spiritual Covering

This is a crazy world, and it's not going to get any better! However, the spiritual Covering you are under makes all the difference in your life--for good or bad! What is The Covering?