WTAMU piloting professional courses

West Texas A&M University is one of five universities in The Texas A&M University System piloting a program that offers students the chance to earn professional certifications alongside their degree — for no extra cost.

Swiftettes claim three victories

The Nazareth Swifts won two games against the West Plains wolves, New Deal Lions and double overtime nailbiter against the Shallowater Fillies.Swiftetts vs. West Plains The Nazareth Swiftettes won their game against the West Plains Wolves, 51-37.

WTAMU expands fall commencement ceremonies

December 2024 graduates from West Texas A&M University will be celebrated in three commencement ceremonies spread across two days.To accommodate families and friends of the graduating seniors, three ceremonies will be held: -2 p.m. Dec. 13 for the Terry B.

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Quinn Minute - Shopping thoughts for early-season buyers

If you’re like me, your mailbox is now bulging with holiday gift catalogs. Yesterday I even got a catalog showing other catalogs I could order.Many families consider the dog to be part of the family. “What do I buy Rover?” is a common question, especially if Rover is a cousin.

Amarillo schools face declining students

Amarillo (AISD) schools are facing tough times with 5,000 fewer students than eight years ago, with some schools operating at 50-percent capacity.

Experts to discuss farm policy, markets at symposium

The Texas Wheat Symposium, hosted by the Texas Wheat Producers Association (TWPA), will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Amarillo Civic Center’s Grand Plaza Room.The event, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Editor’s Message

When I was a kid, Christmas was magical. We always opened gifts on Christmas Eve and were removed from the living room at my grandparent’s home and taken outside on some mission to find Santa flying through the sky so “Santa gifts” could be arranged near the tree.

Castro County Community Calendar

Dec. 9First United Bank Christmas Open House. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dec. 10Soldier Boxes. 9 a.m. Chamber of Commerce office. . A Night of Caroling. RES Christmas Concert. Dimmitt Middle School Auditorium. 5:30 p.m. All grades will be performing. Public welcome.Jan.

Pet Talk

Have you ever wandered into the pet supplies section of the grocery store and felt overwhelmed by the number of dog food choices? To help unravel this common conundrum, Dr.