We the People of the United States

The Fourth of July is much more than a day celebrated with family cookouts, fireworks, parades, big events and a day off from work.

Senate passes spending, tax bill

The U.S. Senate narrowly passed its version of a massive spending and tax bill in a 51-50 vote that required Vice President JD Vance to break a tie.The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the Senate’s bill would add at least $3.

Celebrate the Fourth of July

Looking for some Independence Day fun? There are numerous celebrations and events occurring in the Texas Panhandle.CanyonThe Canyon of Chamber of Commerce will have festivities all day on July 4th.Things kick off at 7 a.m. with the Lions Club pancake breakfast at the Cole Community Center.

Dispute over THC erupts between Abbott, Patrick

In an eleventh-hour move, Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday vetoed a contentious state ban on THC products and shortly after called a special legislative session asking lawmakers to instead strictly regulate the substance.

Castro County Community Calendar

July 8Hart Elementary Pre-k & Kinder Round Up. 4-6 p.m. Enroll in Kindergarten and apply for Headstart. Meet the teachers. Snack, refreshment, activities. Contact Christa Chambers at 806-938-2141.July 12Nazareth German Festival. Naz Community Hall.July 152025 NVFD Safety Camp.

Library Lines ...

“Can you pop a balloon with an orange?” That query was posed to youngsters attending the second session of Terrific Tuesdays here at Rhoads Memorial Library. The event was led by Felice Acker, local agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Pet Talk

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery is one of the most effective ways to restore a pet’s mobility after a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear.

Big Church

A local church sanctuary is a place of worship, praise, prayer, music, confession and commitment. Is the sanctuary a suitable place for squirming toddlers? Rambunctious and restless, the children want to get out of the pew and down to the floor to play.

The Lord watches over fools

It amazes me at times to look back and see the Lord’s hand of protection. Yes, I can say the Lord watches over fools like me.Years back there was a lady that I started to date who had three children. I lived in a log cabin outside of Butte Falls Oregon. She lived in town in Butte Falls.