House Arrest

Covid-19 has made many feel like prisoners in their own homes. Forced to isolate, they can identify with lawbreakers serving time under house arrest orders. Things have opened up to a large extent but with new outbreaks stay at home mandates might return. What's it like to be home-bound?

Naz Ed Foundation fundraiser a success

The Nazareth Education Foundation had another successful annual fundraiser weekend before last. The event included a steak/chicken dinner a reverse raffle and a drawing of raffle items. Members of the National Honor Society assisted with serving drinks and desserts and working in the kitchen.

Lubbock reports 295 new C19 cases

The City of Lubbock sent out a press release, reporting 295 new cases of COVID -19. The following is a press release from the City of Lubbock. As of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, the City of Lubbock confirmed 295 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), 152 recoveries and four additional deaths.

Texas drivers rank high

Texas drivers ranked in the top 10 best drivers in the United State at fifth place, according to a study done by QuoteWizard. Ahead of Texas drivers were those in West Virginia, Missouri, Michigan and New Mexico, respectively.

Texas unemployment rises in September

The Texas unemployment rate rose to 8.3 percent in September, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. The Amarillo Metropolitan Statistical Area had the lowest adjusted rate of 5.1 percent, followed by the College Station-Bryan at 5.5 percent. Abilene recorded the third lowest rate of 5.

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Do you have information on Electric Pressure Cookers? One of the hottest appliances these days are Electric Pressure Cookers or multi-Cookers (brand name example: Instant Pot). These appliances are used for slow-cooking, searing, sautéing, simmering, steaming, and much more.

Super Quick Multi- Cooker Brown Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: •2 cups uncooked brown rice •2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth •2 Tablespoons minced onion •2 teaspoons dried parsley •1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Wash hands with soap and water. Add brown rice, chicken broth and minced onion to multi-cooker.

DPS launches safe gun storage campaign

The Department of Public Safety recently launched KEEP ‘EM SAFE, TEXAS, a $1 million, statewide twoyear campaign encouraging safe gun storage.

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