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.Abbott rejected SB 3 amid “immense political pressure,” to keep the hemp industry...

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.

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?

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.

Huffman joins race for Texas Attorney General

State Sen. Joan Huffman announced her bid for attorney general, making her the third high-profile entrant and second member of the upper chamber to declare for the open seat.“I will be elected attorney general because I am the bestqualifi ed, most experienced candidate who understands the...

Nazareth Ag teacher and FFA sponsor Austin Heck

Abbott calls for special session

Governor Greg Abbott reported the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 26 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative session and a special session which will begin on July 21 with an initial list of agenda items.“Working with the Texas Legislature, we delivered results that will...