Ag competitors headed into stock show season

It is that time of year when FFA and 4-H ag members, as well a ag teachers and parents, begin their numerous trips to the state livestock shows as well as some out of state.

TTU recruiting top baseball talent

Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball came up short of the College World Series last season. But when it comes to success on the recruiting trail, few have been able to replicate the successful acquisition of talent that’s been going on in Lubbock.

New Year Celebrations

When did people begin to host New Year parties? Ancient Egyptians celebrated New Year when the Nile River overflowed, usually in June. Then someone suggested, “If we change New Year to January, we won’t drown coming home from the party.

Editor’s Message

So here we go with New Year’s resolutions. You know, the ones that last about three days before reverting to old habits. Most of these resolutions are recycled each year - you know the ones - lose weight, quit social media, cut out alcohol, blah blah blah snoozefest.

Library Lines ...

If you are reading this column, that means you survived the sub-zero temperatures and the even worse wind chills of last week and are enjoying balmy (relatively speaking) temperatures now. A few of you braved the elements, though, and brought donated books to us here at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Pet Talk

Headlines everywhere are warning about extremely cold weather conditions ahead as a result of the “Cyclone Bomb” winter storm. According to forecasts, most of the lower 48 states will be affected, meaning hundreds of millions of people will be preparing for potential hazards.

Never Lose Hope

“Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart” (2 Corinthian 4:1 NASB) Paul knew that anyone who preaches or embraces the Gospel would experience resistance. Therefore, Paul urges them to never lose heart. Paul was speaking primarily to the gentiles or Greeks.

Trust It’s True

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

Texas legislators to tackle numerous issues

State leaders have been filing bills in anticipation of the next Texas legislative session which begins in January. Among those are bills concerning abortion, LGBTQ, guns, education energy, emergency declarations and books banned in public schools. Rep.

AgriLife offers CEU programs

xTexas A&M AgriLife Extension will be offering opportunities for producers to earn CEUs. In Dimmitt, on Jan. 17, the Castro County Ag Conference is on the calendar. In Plainview, the Mid Plains Crops Conference will be held on Jan. 19, and in Olton, on Feb.