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Narrow Minded

By Pam Ford Davis faithwriters.comWill I conform to the world’s standards or chose to be a nonconformist?It’s easy to follow the crowd.“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.

USDA ban on imported cattle affects Texas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has for the last six weeks, banned Mexican cattle imports since November after a parasite known as screwwormwas discovered on a cow near Mexico’s border with Guatemala.Screwworms are parasites that kill livestock and wildlife, particularly cattle , and can...
TxDOT crews driving snowplows or maintainers were kept busy last Thursday clearing snow off of highways, with snow falling faster than the clearing. Schools, county and city offices, medical centers and businesses were closing early due to winter storm conditions. While daytime temperatures have risen, there is a chance for snow on Saturday evening some areas of the Texas Panhandle. (Sheriff’s Office photo)

TxDOT crews driving snowplows or maintainers were kept busy last Thursday clearing snow off of highways, with snow falling faster than the clearing. Schools, county and city offices, medical centers and businesses were closing early due to winter storm conditions. While daytime temperatures have risen, there is a chance for snow on Saturday evening some areas of the Texas Panhandle. (Sheriff’s Office photo)

Sheriff’s Office urges preparations for freezing weather

Sheriff Sal Rivera is urging residents of the county to be prepared as extreme cold weather temperatures will be arriving this Saturday and are expected to last through Jan. 23.The Castro County Sheriff’s Office lobby will be open as a warming station beginning Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. through Jan. 24 at...

California continues to battle wildfires

Fueled by high wind and dry conditions, wildfires have erupted across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least 24 people.According to estimates, the insured losses from the fires from last week may exceed $20 billion and economic losses could reach $50...

Arrington votes for H.R. 29 Laken Riley Act

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) last Tuesdayjoined other leaders to pass H.R.29. the Laken Riley Act.The legislation is named for Laken Riley, the 22year-old nursing student who was murdered by an illegal alien on the University of Georgia’s campus on Feb. 22, 2024, and would amend...
Hegar distributes $1.1B sales tax revenue

Hegar distributes $1.1B sales tax revenue

Hegar distributes $1.1B sales tax revenue

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for January, 0.3 percent more than in January 2024.These allocations are based on sales made in November by businesses that report tax...
Following in the footsteps of other past Nazareth Swiftettes basketball players, Brooklyn Birkenfeld signed her Letter of Intent to become a Wayland Baptist Flying Queen this past Wednesday. She was joined by her family, teammates, NISD students, as well as Swiftettes Coach Eric Schilling and Flying Queen Coach Jason Cooper who has led the Wayland team since 2021. Birkenfeld was key team member of the Swiftettes drive to win state in 2022-23.

Following in the footsteps of other past Nazareth Swiftettes basketball players, Brooklyn Birkenfeld signed her Letter of Intent to become a Wayland Baptist Flying Queen this past Wednesday. She was joined by her family, teammates, NISD students, as well as Swiftettes Coach Eric Schilling and Flying Queen Coach Jason Cooper who has led the Wayland team since 2021. Birkenfeld was key team member of the Swiftettes drive to win state in 2022-23.

Next Stop Flying Queens

Happy State Bank of Dimmitt donated to the DISD Snack Pak 4 Kids Program. The donation will be used to provide weekend snack bags to the more than 200 DISD students in need. 100% of all donations collected are used to purchase food for the program. Groups wishing to donate to DISD Snack Pak 4 Kids, please contact Kendra Cantrell at kendra. cantrell@dimmittisd.net.

Happy State Bank of Dimmitt donated to the DISD Snack Pak 4 Kids Program. The donation will be used to provide weekend snack bags to the more than 200 DISD students in need. 100% of all donations collected are used to purchase food for the program. Groups wishing to donate to DISD Snack Pak 4 Kids, please contact Kendra Cantrell at kendra. cantrell@dimmittisd.net.

Happy Donates to SP4Kids

TFR provides legislative guide

The 2025 Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14, and with it comes an opportunity to enact meaningful reforms to benefit Texans.