Naz Swifts fall in state semifinals

The Nazareth Swifts ended a great season and their bid for the championship title with a defeat in the semifinals against Fayetteville 4-0 in Round Rock last Wednesday. This was the Swifts third trip to the state finals.

DHS Cheer at Camp

DHS cheerleaders got with the program learning new moves and routines as they joined cheer squads from all over the area to attend the Cheer and Mascot Camp held in Abilene this week in preparation for the upcoming school year.

Abbott signs financial privacy act

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law this past weekend that prohibits financial institutions operating in the state from requiring a credit card merchant code to track the purchases of firearms and ammunition. Rep. Matt Schaefer and Rep. Candy Noble introduced House Bill 2837 (HB2837) on Feb.

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Abbott extends virtual education options

Governor Greg Abbott on Monday directed Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to waive specific requirements for school districts or open-enrollment charter schools to be able to continue offering virtual instruction options for students in grades 3 through 12 through the Texas...

Class Reunion

The old guy in the grocery line looked about two coughing spells away from the Promised Land. Gnarled and unshaven, he mumbled to himself while the clerk totaled his bill. He noticed me as he reached into his pocket for change, and accidentally pulled out a set of teeth.

Strength from Standards

University admission standards have been a bone of contention in higher education for nearly two centuries. Before the progressive movement in the United States, admission to public and private universities was based on social relationships, faith and personal recommendations.

Library Lines ...

The display for the months of June and July here at Rhoads Memorial Library reflects the theme of our summer reading program, “All Together Now!” The exhibit is the epitome of teamwork as youngsters Alizay, Anahi, Ava, and Andre Oltivero loaned some of their toys (whether they knew it or not!

Pet Talk

If a dog’s eyesight declines, they may not make noticeable visual mistakes or show signs of discomfort since they primarily rely on smell to navigate the world. Because of this, pet owners need to keep a watchful eye out for common canine ocular diseases, such as dry eye.

Today’s Care and Worries

Why do we worry? For me, it just comes naturally. My parents were worriers. My mind goes back to final days before Mom’s death. She was recovering from lung cancer surgery, and we were making important decisions. Plans for Dad to enter assisted living were finalized.