TTU positioned for conference title run

Coach Joey McGuire and his Texas Tech Red Raiders have optimism running in the region after winning the last four games and ending the season at 8-5.

Staying organized for school days

With the start of school approaching, it is time to start thinking about school supplies and clothes. Thinking ‘organized’ is the key to getting students off to a good start of the new school year. There are several key tips that might help both the parent and student.

Falling in Love

One of life’s great questions is, “What makes people fall in love?” Almost nobody knows how to answer this. All we know is that suddenly a young man willingly trades a heart full of love and a wallet full of money for a wedding full of guests who sit on the bride’s side.

First over-the-counter birth control pill approved

U.S. federal regulators approved the nation’s first overthe- counter birth control pill last week and will soon allow American women and girls to easily obtain contraceptive medication.

Consideration of race in college admissions

A general, misbegotten perception that all universities are, or should be, alike pervades society. Nothing could be further from the truth. Such treatment diminishes the purpose of many universities. Rather, it is critically important to recognize different institutions have different missions.

Pet Talk

Dogs and cats who cannot be distracted from an activity, such as biting or chasing imaginary objects, may be experiencing a compulsive disorder, especially when their behavior prevents them from maintaining their daily routine.

Library Lines ...

“Cowboys and Indians” is the name of the most recent addition to our magazine collection here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Touted as “the premier magazine of the West,” it may be read here or checked out, just like our other magazines.

Covenant of Forgiveness

And forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. Matthew 6:12 NLT When we pray this part of the Lord’s Prayer, we enter into a covenant with God. When you break a covenant, there are always consequences. First, this verse does not refer to salvation.

I was lost

Our two adult children have both passed the half century marker. I don’t need photographs to bring back memories of their infant or toddler stage. Though many years have passed; I often have family flash backs. We lived in Chicago when our daughter April was an active one year old.