Pet Talk

A scorching day in the pasture often leads horses and livestock to find cooling relief in the mud. But while playing in the mud may seem harmless, large animals’ attempts to cool off may offer up the opportunity for the bacteria that cause tetanus to creep into existing wounds.Dr.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

“Save the date” of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, for Dimmitt Book Club’s meeting at 2 p.m. in our meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Rhonda Pletcher, a former teacher at Bushland, will be the guest speaker.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhen a visitor to a town in Alabama spotted a dog attacking a boy, he grabbed the animal and throttled it with his bare hands.

5 tips to prevent negative encounters with snakes this spring

As temperatures warm across Texas this spring, you may start seeing more snakes around your home and outdoor areas.These reptiles become more active as they emerge from brumation — a state similar to hibernation in mammals.

Pet Talk

Pets encounter a variety of everyday risks, from outdoor threats like animals or parasites to physical dangers like vehicles or sharp objects and household toxins like plants or cleaners.

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

Spring has sprung here at Rhoads Memorial Library and our decor reflects the season, despite the fact that temperatures have climbed into the 90s during the past few days. Hopefully we will experience some milder conditions before we are plunged into summer.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhy did the student eat his homework?Because the teacher told him it would be a piece of cake!What lights up a soccer stadium?A soccer match! Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana! How did the duck buy lipstick?

LIBRARY LINES ... BY GAYE REILY

Choosing books to purchase and add to our collection here at Rhoads Memorial Library finds me listening to patrons' wishes and reading blurbs of works that I think might appeal to our readers. But I must admit that a catchy title can get my attention and an impulse purchase occurs.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDWhen does a duck wake up?At the quack of dawn! How do you make an egg roll? You push it! Why did the baby strawberry cry?Because his parents were in a jam!Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use a honeycomb!

Pet Talk

Providing a safe, loving home for a dog is rewarding for many reasons, and it can sometimes be even more so for a canine companion with special needs.