“Surprise, Surprise!” will be the featured program when Dimmitt Book Club convenes in the meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library. The event will commence Wednesday, Feb.

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil. Hebrews 6:19 We have a pub in our town called, The Hope and Anchor. It was once for sale, and I had the idea of purchasing it and turning it into a friendly coffee shop. With a name like that, it would lend itself as a home for those in the community who hoped for a fresh start to life. I would have called it The Real Hope and Anchor.

Who do you look like? Most people say I look just like my Mom. I do have a nose like hers but it’s mostly Dad that I see in my face in the mirror.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP).

Mexico has failed to satisfy the concerns of the United States over a potential ban on imports of U.S.-grown GMO corn, according to trade offi cials after negotiations in Mexico City on Monday. “We made it clear today that if this issue is not resolved, we will consider all options, including taking formal steps to enforce our rights under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.” The ban would take effect in January 2024.

The Dimmitt Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet to celebrate deserving teachers, citizens and businesses. The event was held at Dimmitt Cafetorium with catered meal and entertainment, with sponsors and community members kicking in to decorate tables and make donations for the silent and live auctions.

Even after all years of evolution, one thing remains true: animals love better than humans do. We think ourselves at the top of the food chain. However, the animal kingdom still surpasses us in many ways. These wonderful creatures which many of us do not appreciate enough can teach us so much.