Swift football prepares for summer camp

The Nazareth Swifts football camp will be held July 24 to July 26. The camps is for incoming kindergarten through freshman with two different sessions per day per day, with one for K-3rd at 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and another for 4th – 9th from 11 a.m. to noon.

Undocumented students allowed to pay in-state tuition

A ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will allow the University of North Texas to charge out-of-state American citizens higher tuition than undocumented students who live in Texas, reversing a federal district court ruling that had blocked the practice.

Red Raiders at 4th in Big 12 picks

The preseason media poll for the Big 12 is out and the Texas Tech Red Raiders were picked to finish in fourth place this season in the new-look 14team league. The Raiders received four first-place votes. The preseason nod is the highest since the Big 12 moved to a division-less format in 2011.

Thousands of dead fish wash up on Gulf Coast

Tens of thousands of dead fish washed up on the US Texas Gulf Coast over the weekend, covering the shoreline with rotting carcasses and leading local officials to warn visitors to keep away.

Xcel grants $50k to assist Perryton

Xcel Energy has granted $25,000 each to the United Way of Amarillo and Canyon and the Amarillo Area Foundation to help Panhandle residents impacted by severe weather. This season’s severe weather has proven to be catastrophic for many of the residents in Perryton, Amarillo and Hereford.

Body Odor

Seriously, it’s so hot right now even my eyebrows sweat. With this much heat I worry about smelling bad. Body odor comes in all shapes and sizes, from all directions. The first culprit can be bad breath. Some experts recommend tooth brushing twice a day, and flossing.

Performance Follows People, Not Processes

Large organizations can exploit size to create an economy of scale. It is, singularly, the best argument for bigness. This may be true when making automobiles, electric coffee pots, shoes or growing corn or wheat.

Pet Talk

Pet owners may think it is adorable when their dog chases its tail, or their cat suckles for comfort. But when these activities are persistent to the point that they disrupt their daily routines, it may be a sign that your pet has a more serious issue.

Library Lines ...

“I Love Strawberries!” by Shannon Anderson is the book that will be featured during a reading here at Rhoads Memorial Library on Thursday, July 27, at 4 p.m.