County officials sworn in

Castro County Attorney Shalyn Hamlin was sworn in Monday for her fourth term of office by County Judge Mandy Gfeller, along with Investigator Kristina Holcomb and other key county officials

2024 both good, bad for Texas

It was both a good and bad year Texans in 2024 with new businesses arriving but residents being challenged with disasters hitting many parts of the state, and challenging drought conditions, including in the Panhandle and South Plains.

Canyon ISD temporarily removed Bible from libraries

Canyon Independent School District temporarily removed the Bible in an effort to comply with a state law that bans sexually explicit materials in school. It was soon after reinstated.

Pet Talk

Just because cats have fur doesn’t mean they don’t cold. If left unattended outdoors in bad weather, they can develop hypothermia and frostbite, so it is critical to keep them warm during winter months.

Library Lines ...

Happy New Year from all of us at Rhoads Memorial Library as 2025 has now arrived! It is remarkable to think that one quarter of the 21st century has gone by.

Bobbies, Bobcats compete at Caprock Classic

The Dimmitt Bobbies and Bobcats varsity teams competed in the 65th annual Caprock Classic Tournament this past weekend.Approximately 100 teams from across Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma traveled to Lubbock to compete in the largest high school basketball tournament in the county.

Congress extends Farm Bill for one year

Congress extended the Farm Bill for another year as Congress approved a last-minute spending package to avert a government shutdown.

Swiftettes fall to Lady Lopes

The Nazareth Swiftettes fell to the Abernathy Lady Lope, 53-45.Nazareth shootersscored 12 of 34 2-pointers, two of 13 3-pointers, 15 of 18 free throws, collected 13 assists, 11 offensive rebounds, 22 defensive rebounds, nine deflections, one block 10 steals, had 17 turnovers and 12 fouls.

He Acknowledges You

And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God acknowledged them.Exodus 2:25 Scripture calls us to acknowledge God in all our ways and trust him to direct our life’s track. That is a wonderful promise.