Hegar distributes $1.3B in sale tax revenue

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he is sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 1.6 percent more than in February 2023.

Swiftettes win over Lady Roos

The Nazareth Swiftettes defeated the Kress Lady Roos, 70-23. The Swiftettes took a strong lead in the first half, scoring 24 points in the first quarter and 20 points in the second quarter, leaving Kress trailing 44-10 as the first half ended.

Swiftettes tally win over Lady Horns

The Nazaeth Swiftettes came in with a win over the Lazbuddie Lady Horns, 6015. Nazareth took control in the first quarter, 19-0 and continued widening their lead throughout the rest of the game.

Swifts rout Cowboys

The Nazareth Swifts dominated the Happy Cowboys on Tuesday night, 66-36. The Swift moved out ahead in the first quarter, 13-6 and drove their lead further in the second quarter, to close the first half out 30-13.

Swifts topple Roos

The Nazareth Swifts scored a solid win over the Kress Kangaroos, 84-31. The Swifts took a big lead in the first half 47-8 and continued to dominate the second half.

Local speakers to highlight water future conference

A gifted array of regional speakers will make keynote presentations at the ‘Stewarding Our Water Future Conference’ coming up in March. Theconference will be held March 21 and 22 at the Amarillo Area Foundation’s Harrington Center for Philanthropy, located at 919 South Polk Street in Amarillo.

Controlling cholesterol imperative to heart health

February kicks off American Heart Month, a time when all people - especially women - are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. For Castro County Healthcare (CCH), now is an opportune time to discuss the everyday dangers of high cholesterol.

Bobcats suffer narrow loss to Mustangs

In a battle to the final buzzer, the Dimmitt Bobcats lost a heartbreaker by two points to the Denver City Mustangs, 46-44. The Bobcats took the lead by a single point in the first quarter, 13-12, with the Mustangs overtaking the lead, 23-21, in the second quarter.

Bobcats fall to Mules

The Dimmitt Bobcats were defeated by the Muleshoe Mules, 58-48. The Mules took the lead by seven points in the first quarter, 10-3. Both teams battled and shot evenly in the second quarter, closing the first half with Muleshoe still holding the lead, 27-20.

Work life balance

Encouraging people in any enterprise, public or private, profit or nonprofit, volunteer or professional, to maintain a healthy balance between their work engagements and personal lives leads to lower stress levels and higher job satisfaction.