MSU coach dies after hospitalization

Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Mike Leach had a massive heart attack this past Sunday, leading to hospitalization in the Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, and died on Monday evening.

Bobcats top Falcons, 53-40

The Dimmitt Bobcats scored a win against the Bushland Falcons, 53-40, this past Tuesday. Bushland edged out in the lead about the middle of the first quarter until the Bobcats got warmed up and the offensive started sinking baskets and gaining the lead by two points at the end of the period, 13-10.

TGCA Basketball Poll

Dec. 12 Class 1A 1. Gorman 17-0 2. Nazareth 10-4 3. Slidell 13-0 4. Huckabay 19-2 5. Neches 12-1 6. Aquilla 13-0 7. Dodd City 13-1 8. Turkey Valley 9-2 9. Veribest 12-1 10. Saint Jo 12-2 Class 2A 1. Skidmore-Tynan 18-0 2. Panhandle 10-4 3. New Home 14-2 4. Gruver 9-3 5.

Bobcats fall to Steers, 56-44

The Dimmitt Bobcats were defeated by the Farwell Steers, 56-44. The first quarter, both teams came in with 10 points each, tying the score going into the second quarter. Dimmitt outshot the Steers by three points, putting them in the lead 26-23 going into halftime.

UT basketball coach suspended following arrest

University of Texas basketball coach Chris Beard was suspended without pay following his arrest early Monday. Austin police spokesman Brandon Jones said Beard is accused of choking a person at a home in the Tarrytown neighborhood in West Austin.

Swiftettes beat Lady Broncos in OT, 46-41

The Nazareth Swiftettes captured a tough overtime win against the Clarendon Lady Broncos, 46-41. Nazareth put points on the board first, but it was back and forth battle between the two teams, with widest lead taken by the Swiftettes at 10-6.

The Miracle of Christmas

“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14 KJV).” The miracle would be fulfi lled as promised.

Sending late greeting cards

A friend asked me if it was OK to delay sending holiday cards until late December. I asked two questions: (1) Will you send me a card? (2) Does it contain a gift certificate? Actually, I believe a late card is a great card. Here are three good reasons and two average ones – to delay mailing: 1.

Opinion

It’s the season when many soon-to-be high school graduates are reflecting on a place to study. Believe some of what you read, a great deal of what you see and make sure the selection feels right. Be careful. Thomas Sowell, “There is no such thing as the best college.

Library Lines ...

With the Christmas and New Year’s holidays drawing near and youngsters dismissed from school, now is the time to pick up takeand- make kits for the Young Scientists in your world.