Opinion

We All Have a Story

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One generation will praise Your works to another, And will declare Your mighty acts. (Psalms 145:4 NASB) We are all in debt to Christ for his marvelous grace and the previous generation who told us about that grace.

Editor’s Message

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“The Twelve Days of Christmas” song is tradition during the holidays, and while it may not be as catchy as some of the other songs, just ask anyone what their true love gave them on the first day Christmas and they will probably come back with, “A partridge in pear tree.”

Castro County Community Corner

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The DHS FCA organized a community service Christmas party, along with FCCLA for cookie decorating, CIS-Christmas karaoke; NHS-Food Drive; Spanish Club-Mexican hot chocolate; STUCCO-Ugly Sweater Contest; Yearbook Club-Photo Booth. Around 60 FCA members and friends collected Christmas cards f or local nursing home residents.

Pet Talk

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The holiday season is a favorite time of year for many who transform their homes with festive decorations, bake winter treats, and open their doors to guests. Because these traditions introduce new variables into their furry friend’s environment, pet owners should be aware of any potential hazards that might arise.

Library Lines ...

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A "Pandemic 2020 Tree" graces our facility here at Rhoads Memorial Library. The 7' tall Ficus plant that has seen better days is adorned with colorful copies of face masks and festive lights, among other decorations. This is a departure from erecting our graceful 9' tree for the Yuletide occasion, which once delighted parents who take photos of their youngsters alongside it.

Unity in Community

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“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.” Psalms 89:1 Love is an overused word in today’s culture. “I love a good steak.” “I love getting Christmas presents.” “I love my family.” In our post-truth culture words have lost much of their meaning.

Eggs

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We have been blessed of late with having fresh farm eggs. I did not grow up with this option so it amazed me how these and the grocery store variety are so similar and yet so very different. This is seen in their appearance, taste and especially their toughness. Let me explain.

Teacher Asst program kicks off Jan 11

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State Farm is aiming to make 40 Texas teachers happy in the upcoming year. Whether in the classroom or working virtually, teachers are being asked to come up with innovative methods for helping their students learn.