Scrapping Down

Written many years ago, but still true- When I was growing up and even after I was married, if something needed to be done you would hire someone to do it. I know now that having those in a community who do specialize in areas I am not knowledgeable in is a blessing.

Unity in Community

In vain you rise up early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat – for he grants sleep to those he loves. (Psalms 127:2 NIV) As a kid, we all had chores. Didn’t these seem futile? Why carry out the trash if it’s just going to fill up again?

From Broken to Whole

To say the year 2020 was tough to many is an understatement, myself included. It was unprecedented--fraught with loss, pain, and sorrow. Many were left brokenhearted from the loss of loved ones. Not only from the coronavirus but also the general passing away of family members and friends.

Food prices continue to rise

After rising for 12 months in a row during the pandemic, international food prices are the highest they’ve been since September 2011, according to the Food Price Index released last week.

District 2 4-H Updates

District 2 4-H Junior Leader Lab saw 14 Castro County 3rd to 7th grade youth attend for two days of fun. The camp, held at Ceta Canyon, included zip lining, swimming, dancing and hiking.

SBA Launches 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) with the addition of a new component aimed at spurring investment in underrepresented communities within the innovation economy at scale.

WTAMU ‘Doc’ Graham Center officially opens

The official grand opening of the Charles W. “Doc” Graham ’53 DVM at West Texas A&M University in Canyon was held this past week.

State Fair returning in 2021

The State Fair of Texas, it will be returning in 2021 after a disappointing shut down in 2020 and causing numerous Castro County exhibitors to cancel trips. Despite the shutdown, students across the state still received Big Tex Scholarships for $6,000, including Kari Schulte of Nazareth High School.

Gas prices continue to rise across state

GasBuddy has reported that over the last week, Amarillo gas prices have risen 11 cents and brought the average price to $2.64/gallon as of June 7. The higher gas prices in Dimmitt are averaging $2.89/regular; $3.28/Midgrade; $3.54/Premium; and $2.99/diesel.