Swifts defeated by Shallowater

The Nazareth Swifts fell to Shallowater on Friday. Both teams put up a lot of runs, but Naz lost the game 17-7 on Friday.

Bobcats fall to Bushland, 19-0

The Dimmitt Bobcats watched the game slip away last Tuesday and couldn’t recover in a 19-0 loss to Bushland. Bushland got the first inning started, jumping out ahead by seven runs, added another two in the second inning and a big nine runs in the third.

Shaquille O’Neal to open Big Chicken in Lubbock

Big Chicken, a fast-casual restaurant featuring the favorite foods of basketball player Shaquille O’Neal and his famous friends, is expected to make an entrance into Lubbock in the near future. Big Chicken, created in part by O’Neal, plays upon some of his catchphrases, like “Can you dig it?”

Leading a public university

University leaders are required to make bold and innovative decisions. Never has innovation in higher education been needed more. However, ideas are divisive, and innovative ideas are even more so. Regional higher education is fighting for its life.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

May 4 Diabetes Support Group. Rhoads Memorial Library. Program by Courtney Lowe, Agrilife Extension 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 10 Dimmitt Book Club. Annual Spring Luncheon at West Texas Coffee, 11:30 a.m. Dutch treat. May 15 Dimmitt City Council Meeting.

Quinn Minute - Baseball

Hey, it’s the 2023 baseball season! I am told new rules have been added to speed up the game, but I’m not sure what they are. So, I won’t talk about those. For those who don’t know this sport, it requires a glove and a moving bat, but it’s got nothing to do with vampires.

Pet Talk

Horses are prone to accidents, so it is important for owners to know how to recognize changes in a horse’s health and determine when veterinary care is necessary.

Library Lines ...

Excitement is building... the much-anticipated “Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt” is set to be released next week and should arrive here at Rhoads Memorial Library shortly thereafter.

Lay it all down

“They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 1:19 I watched as the preacher half-filled a glass with water on a table. He then proceeded to lift it, hold it out in his left hand at arm’s length and begin speaking.

Absolutes

God is the final authority. There are absolutes; we find them in scripture.