Texas Legislature gavels in for session

Texas lawmakers returned to Austin last Tuesday on the heels of State Comptroller Glen Hegar’s announcement of an optimistic revenue estimates which sets a limit on how much can spent on state services that cannot exceed revenue.

Bobcats beat Chieftains, 55-30

The Bobcats claimed a handy win against the Friona Chieftains on Friday night, 55-30. Dimmitt took a five-point lead in the first quarter, 9-4, with the offense continuing to outshoot Friona in the second quarter, to close out the first half, 23-10.

Swiftettes defeat Ladyhorns 87-4

The Nazareth Swiftettes claimed an overwhelming victory over the Hart Ladyhorns on Friday, 87-4. Nazareth was totally dominant in both offense and defense in all four quarters.

Swifts fall narrowly to Farwell, 51-50

The Nazareth Swifts fell in a close game against the Farwell Steers, 51-50. The Swifts took the lead in the first quarter, 13-9, and held onto the lead going into halftime, 27-23.

Swiftettes defeat Lady Wolverines

The Nazareth Swiftettes won a victory over the Springlake Lady Wolverines on Tuesday, 62-21. The Swiftettes charged out in the lead in the first quarter, 24-7, and continue to out-shoot their opponents through the second quarter, ending the first half with a 38-10 lead.

It’s Cold Outside

Can people in warmer climates adjust to lower temperatures? Yes, I know it’s cold because it is winter. If it were hot, we would worry that there’s a hole in the ozone layer. But the ozone layer is invisible, so it would be really hard to find the hole. For winter amusement, many people ski.

Editor’s Message

“When a new product goes into public use and the FDA identifies a serious problem in a certain age group, one of the first prudent actions to be taken (by FDA and the public) is to no longer administer that product in the particular age group at risk.

Library Lines ...

“My housekeeping style is best described as follows: ‘There appears to have been a struggle...’” I once read that whimsical quip on a plaque and that’s what came to mind when I surveyed our workroom/storeroom area here at Rhoads Memorial Library.

Pet Talk

With the new year comes the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. While most resolutions are aimed at improving your life, pet owners should also consider making a resolution or two that will benefit the health of their pets.