Suicidal gestures up in Panhandle

Suicidal gestures are up in the Texas Panhandle for teens where medication has been involved, according to the Texas Panhandle Poison Center. The agency went from seeing around 8,000 suicidal gestures involving medication in 2020 to more than 10,000 in 2021.

Gerber baby formula recalled

The maker of Gerber’s Good Start Infant Formula, the Perrigo Company, announced a recall this week. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Perrigo is recalling some of its Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula because it may be contaminated with bacteria.

Lubbock Fire Rescue makes it easier to apply

Lubbock Fire Rescue is seeking both fire fighters and EMTs. After easing application requirements, applicants no longer have to be certified in either to apply. LFR Captain Phillip Grandon says that while the traditional model worked for a while, things are changing.

Federal judge blocks WOTUS rule in Texas

A federal judge in Galveston has granted an injunction blocking the Biden administration’s Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule from taking effect, but only in Texas and Idaho.

Bobbies bring home state win

Dimmitt Bobbies lifter Allyson Jones represented DHS in top form this past weekend, claiming the THSWPA state championship gold medal, the first ever for DHS powerlifting. Ni’Khiyah Porras snagged a fourth-place state medal. Jones competed in the SHW weight class, lifting a total of 1,015 pounds.

March: Let the Games Begin

March kicks off a six-day stretch when 68 college teams will enter the ring and only 16 will emerge, with one rising to earn the championship. Fans and risktakers will pump $100 million into the Las Vegas coffers as they check off underdogs, sleepers, chokers and champions.

WTAMU Forensics Team qualifies for nationals

All four team members of the West Texas A&M University Forensics Team have individually qualified for the American Forensic Association National Speech Tournament in April. Two students— Alejandro Mata and Isaac Doty—qualified after earning points at several tournaments between September and March.

Tooth of the Matter

I got an e-mail from one of my newspaper friends wondering when old toothbrushes should be switched out for new ones. Frankly, I know little about the mouth, but I once gave an oral report. And I must admit my teeth aren’t all mine, but they will be after three more payments.