Opinion

Editor’s Message

Have you ever wondered why they don’t teach kids to write in cursive anymore?And no, it’s not a coincidence that they tend to use it less and less.Studies have shown that cursive is important in learning, thinking and processing thoughts.Writing in cursive means translating thoughts into words; it...

CCH encourages, joyful holiday celebrations

As the Fourth of July approaches, Castro County Healthcare invites the community to celebrate the historic significance of Independence Day while emphasizing the importance of safety during the festivities.CEO Elisha Rosier shares insights into why people celebrate this pivotal American holiday and...
Quinn Minute - The Truth

Quinn Minute - The Truth

Quinn Minute - The Truth

Do you believe everyone should tell the truth? Well, I believe everyone else should...but occasionally I need to lie.I lie mostly for domestic tranquility. For instance, here are three questions from a spouse that could require an untruthful response: 1.

House Ethics Committee report alleges Jackson illegally used campaign funds

Congressman Ronny Jackson, representative from Texas, District 13, is being investigated by the U.S. House of Representative Committee on Ethics, according to a statement released on Monday.The statement said there is “substantial reason to believe” that Jackson or his campaign committee may have...
Shelly Joiner

Shelly Joiner

Guardianship Process: For Better or Worse

A lawyer’s job can often be defined as “we help people fix problems that they tried to solve themselves and couldn’t.” Folks come into our offices and tell us what’s going on and then we explain to them how we can help. It breaks my heart when I have to say, “I’m sorry, but I can’t help you.”
The popular tourist destination for West Texans, Ruidoso, New Mexico, and areas nearby have emptied out due to a mandatory evacuation order as the South Fork Fire threatens the area.

The popular tourist destination for West Texans, Ruidoso, New Mexico, and areas nearby have emptied out due to a mandatory evacuation order as the South Fork Fire threatens the area.

Wildfire bears down on Ruidoso

The South Plains and southern Panhandle region was subject to haze due to two wildfires in and around the Ruidoso, New Mexico area this week, and can expect more the fires progress, according to the National Weather Service.A popular area for West Texas vacationers, the two wildfires have burned a...

Surgeon general demands warning labels on social media apps

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, in an oped on Monday, said social media poses a threat to children and requires urgent action, demanding that Congress put a label on apps as it does with cigarettes and alcohol.According to a Gallup poll, teens spend nearly five hours a day on social media, and an...

Editor’s Message

After several years of debate, the COVID-19 vaccine has been deemed NOT a vaccine because it does not meet the criteria of “preventing” the virus.