Quinn Minute - Author of Little Red Riding Hood

This month we recognize the birthday of Charles Perrault, who preserved folk tales like “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Sleeping Beauty” and many more.We’d bake him a cake, but since he was born in 1628 he’s 397 now, and few folks that age can blow out the candles.Before Perrault committed them to...

Trump EOs take aim at DOD

President Trump signed several new executive orders that could significantly change the Department of Defense(DOD).The Eos addressed transgenders serving in the military, greenlight the process of developing a missile defense shield and reinstating service members who voluntarily left or were...

Master Naturalist training begins Feb. 15

Seeking new members for 2025, the Texas Master Naturalist Panhandle Chapter will launch its next round of training on February 15.If you’re interested in putting some Nature back into your weekends, or perhaps have an interest in flora, fauna, and all things outdoors, like to hang out with people...

Pet Talk

As the seasons change, so do horses’ coats to help them stay warm in winter and cool in summer.

Library Lines ...

We are in the midst of our annual book sale here at Rhoads Memorial Library and have many books offered that can be yours for a few cents. Books about Texas, ranging from little known facts to details about Texas missions, are available as are biographies and other non-fiction selections.

WTAMU Wool Judging team wins National Western Meat Judging contest

West Texas A&M University’s first-ever Wool Judging team has won its first championship in its second-ever competition.The students, who demonstrate the art of evaluating wool to industry standards, took home a championship at the National Western Meat Judging contest in Greeley, Colorado.

Trusting God To Meet Your Means Not Your Needs

I remember when I was made redundantfrommyjob,Ithought about how it happens to many people, but I thought it would never happen to me. I was not earning a great deal at the time but when that final paycheck ran out, things got tough!

Deception and Accusations

Why am I so hard on myself? I’m forgiven.“Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus.

USDA report shows milk production from 2023

USDA’s latest Milk Production report, released Friday, outlines the nation’s milk production through the end of 2024 Texas was the state with the greatest percentage increase in milk production for December at 7.5%, up from 1.378 pounds in December 2023.Oregon had the greatest percent decrease in...

Arrington introduces bill to reduce death tax

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act.