Quinn Minute - Nursery Rhyme re-visit

As I get older, I try to learn something every day. That’s not always possible, because some days I just watch reruns.I’m not alone in this mission. My friend Lucas spent months trying to read deeper meanings into old nursery rhymes.For instance, “IncyWincy Spider climbed up the water spout.

Study on technoference shows damage to children

A new study from UC Santa Barbara suggests parents’ phone use in front of their child could have a harmful effect on the child’s emotional intelligence.

Lubbock Aquifer Field Day targets water future

Frank discussion of a rapidly diminishing water future for the Panhandle and South Plains will highlight a Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons on Tuesday, Sept. 17.The program will begin at 9 a.m.

Pet Talk

While Spider-Man may have developed superhuman abilities from a spider bite, our pets are not likely to start slinging webs or crawling up the walls if bitten by an arachnid.Spiders tend to be active in late summer and early fall, leading to more unwanted encounters for our curious pets.Dr.

Library Lines ...

Here at Rhoads Memorial Library, we are pleased to announce that Young Scientists’ take-and-make kits will return next month. Plans are to have the popular kits available here for dispersal on Tuesday, Sept. 3, courtesy of Felice Acker, local agent with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service.

Let Us Stay ‘Right’ - Righteous

So he said to me, “This isIt is alarming that a lot of folks have left godly virtues and traditional moral values for vice.Sadly, quite a few misguided Christians have left sound doctrine for the doctrine of devils.

Tell it, Show it

Her world revolves around him.She’s smitten; the girl is in love.Her attraction is evident to all of her friends and family. She can think of nothing else but pleasing her new beau. Every conversation involves the singing of his praises. The young woman never tires of sharing how wonderful he is.

Heat poses issues for EV drivers

Recent extreme temperatures in the Texas Panhandle have caused several issues for those with electric vehicles (EV).The Lithium-ion batteries in an EV are designed to perform ideally in 68 to 86 degrees; August temperatures can easily reach 100 degrees or higher.

Trump faces revised criminal indictment

Former President Donald Trump is facing a revised superseding indictment following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in July that presidents have immunity for “official acts.

RFK Jr. suspends presidential run

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential campaign last Friday and threw his support before Donald Trump.Kennedy, who was running as an independent, ended the campaign by removing his name from ballots in 10 swing states.