Early voting begins April 22

Early voting begins April 22

Unemployment rate edges up

Unemployment rates were higher in March in three states, lower in one state, and stable in 46 and the District of Columbia, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor .Based on the Bureau of Labor U-3report, which the federal government uses to report unemployment, the national unemployment rate 4.

Texas Legislature eyes more immigration laws

The Texas Senate Committee on Business & Commerce will hear SB 324 authored by Lois Kolkhorst (R, SD-18) which seeks to require all Texas employers to utilize E-Verify to ensure legal hiring practices for new employees and deter illegal immigration.

Quinn Minute - Have people improved?

Have people evolved much?We humans possess remarkable powers. We can walk, run, swim, and even fly (if we hold a boarding pass). Other creatures aren’t so adaptable.Fish can swim but walk poorly. Birds can fly, but often misjudge altitude, and end up as hood ornaments.

Texas Senate passes numerous bills

The Texas Senate passed several pieces of legislation concerning youth vaping, cell phones in classes, reforming university senates, abortion travel, and wildfire safety.

Castro County Community Calendar

May 13Soldier Boxes, Dimmitt Chamber Office, 9 a.m.School Graduation DatesMay 16 – Hart ISD May 17 – Nazareth ISD May 23 – Dimmitt ISDTornado Siren Test ScheduleCity of Dimmitt – Every Friday at noon, weather permitting. City of Hart – April 3 & April 17, 7 p.m.

Pet Talk

Growing old alongside your furry friend brings cherished memories, but it also brings inevitable changes. As they age, pets slow down, may experience behavioral changes, and develop stiff joints; one of the most jarring changes that come with a pet’s aging can be their loss of vision.Dr.

Library Lines ...

Easter bunnies of all shapes and sizes comprise the Display for the Month of April here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Pat Bagley is sharing part of her collection with us.Speaking of Easter, remember we will be closed on Good Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19, in observance of Easter.

The Precious Blood

My husband Norm gets squeamish during blood tests; he even feels weak when the topic of blood comes up in conversation. I’ve often heard him share a personal story of when he was called in by the Army draft during the Vietnam war.