Swifts win Bi-District title

The Nazareth Swifts won the Bi-District title against the Amherst, 80-33 and will advance to the Area playoffs against Valley.

Swiftettes bound for Regional tourney

The Nazareth Swiftettes clenched the quarterfinal win against the Springlake Earth Lady Wolverines on Tuesday night, 63-26, sending them to the Regional tourney semi-finals on Friday in Levelland at South Plains College Texan Dome.

Pet Talk

Many parents view certain interactions between their children and dogs as cute and assume that because the dog is tolerating the behavior now, they always will. Ten, suddenly the unexpected happens a bite occurs. Parents will say, “It came out of nowhere,” or “How could my dog that?

Library Lines ...

Non-partisan voters' guides from the League of Women Voters of Texas have arrived here at Rhoads Memorial Library and can be yours, free of charge. They pertain to the state's primary election set for March 1.

Acquaintance or friend?

The tree limbs clawed at the side of the house, pushed by the ferocious winds. Lightning danced across the sky and rain pounded the windows. A flicker or two later, the power was out. Feeling his way to his bed, Mr. C climbed into his bed and snuggled beneath his warm blankets.

Joyful Giving

The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the people of Israel, that they take for me a contribution. From every man whose heart moves him you shall receive the contribution for me.” (Exodus 25:1-2 ESV) How we give is an indication of the condition of our hearts and how we relate to God.

Hart ISD Honor Roll list for the 4th six weeks

First Grade: Everleigh Calderon, Maddux Fagan, Maria Gomez, Greyson Hernandez, Sofia Rosales-Perez, Mason Scott Mireles Second Grade: Cameron Carrasco, Liam Davila, Larissa Hernandez Cardenas, Guillermo Hernandez Cardenas, Emiliano Hernandez, Edi Lujan, Joselyn Macias, Joseph Mireles, Fernanda...

Rattlesnake round-up set for March 11

The 64th Annual World’s Largest Rattlesnake Round-Up will take place on March 11 through 13 at the Nolan County Coliseum, located at 220 Coliseum Drive in Sweetwater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Day passes are available for the carnival.

6th Biennial Water Conservation Symposium held Feb. 16

The question of how Texas will provide adequate water supplies to support a projected 70% population increase in the next 50 years was address at the Texas Panhandle Water Conservation Symposium in Amarillo on Feb. 16.

Joyland holding job fairs

Joyland Amusement Park in Lubbock will be holding a job fair on Feb. 26., 1 to 3 p.m. and Feb. 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The hiring event is in preparation for the opening on March 5 for its 50th season. Employees receive a monthly bonus as well as flexible hours.