Measles epidemic continues to spread

The measles epidemic continues to grow in West Texas and is now up to 124 cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), with many in the South Plains region of the state.Thus far, DSHS reported that 18 patients have been hospitalized, and five cases were in vaccinated...

Pet Talk

All families want their pets to maintain a happy, healthy quality of life through their senior years.

Library Lines ...

Icy conditions prompted the cancellation of Dimmitt Book Club’s February meeting last week. The group will convene on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in the meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Bail reform package heads to Senate floor

by Richard Lee The Senate Criminal Justice Committee last Wednesday unanimously passed a package of bills aimed at reforming the state’s bail bond system, specifi cally giving judges more latitude to deny bail to offenders they think pose a threat to the public.Legislation author and Texas Senator...

God is the God of 100%

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Ephesians 3:20 “I was preaching the good news of the healing power of God when a lady shouted out from the back of the church, ‘I can see! I can see!’.”

Registration underway for Panhandle Food Summit

by Jim Steiert Ogallala Commons and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are conducting the Texas Panhandle Local Food Summit on Tuesday, March 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Swisher County Activities Association Barnin Tulia.Registration is $35 per person.

Senate confirms Kennedy to lead HHS

The U.S. Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services last Thursday 52-48, with all Democrats and a single Republican, Sen. Mitch McConnell opposing him.Kennedy will now oversee agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the...