Texas constitutional carry in effect Sept. 1

As of Sept. 1, a new state law will soon let most Texans carry handguns in public without going through training or having to get permits. Gov. Greg Abbott lauded the so-called “constitutional carry” legislation and other firearms bills when he signed them into law.

Checking the Levels

Crews were out this past week checking groundwater levels in the numerous monitor wells located in the Dimmitt area, including several on East and West Bedford. With water conservation important to the West Texas regions, a close eye is kept on the drop/usage of groundwater.

State lawmakers file bill to ban radioactive waste storage

Texas lawmakers are again trying to ban the most dangerous type of radioactive waste from entering the Lone Star State — at the same time as a nuclear waste disposal company in West Texas pursues a federal application to store the highly radioactive materials.

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Pet Talk

If you interact with your cat daily, you may observe some peculiar habits. The first step to understanding your cat is to realize that much of its behavior stems from natural instincts. Cats in the wild don’t have nail clippers. They sharpen dull claws by scratching trees.

Library Lines ...

Much has been said about the negative effect of COVID-19 upon our psychological health and wellbeing. A representative with Panhandle Behavioral Health Alliance stopped by here at Rhoads Memorial Library recently and addressed such concerns.

Unity in Community

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, how I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you are not willing! Look, your house is left you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’”

If Things Keep Going Wrong

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into...