If you are reading this column, that means you survived the sub-zero temperatures and the even worse wind chills of last week and are enjoying balmy (relatively speaking) temperatures now. A few of you braved the elements, though, and brought donated books to us here at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Headlines everywhere are warning about extremely cold weather conditions ahead as a result of the “Cyclone Bomb” winter storm. According to forecasts, most of the lower 48 states will be affected, meaning hundreds of millions of people will be preparing for potential hazards.

“Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart” (2 Corinthian 4:1 NASB) Paul knew that anyone who preaches or embraces the Gospel would experience resistance. Therefore, Paul urges them to never lose heart.

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

State leaders have been filing bills in anticipation of the next Texas legislative session which begins in January. Among those are bills concerning abortion, LGBTQ, guns, education energy, emergency declarations and books banned in public schools.

xTexas A&M AgriLife Extension will be offering opportunities for producers to earn CEUs. In Dimmitt, on Jan.

After several busloads of illegal migrants from the southwest border of Texas were dropped near Vice President Kamala Harris’ DC home, the White House accused Texas Governor Greg Abbott of endangering lives, after ignoring a plea from Abbott for assistance.