Pet Talk

The recent debates about human vaccine safety have left many pet owners wondering whether their dogs and cats should be vaccinated. The short answer is: Yes, definitely! Pets should receive core vaccines—those medically necessary for all pets— and may need others depending on their lifestyle.

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We are approaching the end of 2021 and are about to herald in 2022. Whatever you may think about the old year, now is the time for hope that a new year will be better.

Promised and Praised

Promised… “And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.

AgriLife to hold Master Marketer program

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be holding an in-person Master Marketer Program in January, February and March with morning sessions to be offered through Zoom also. Dates for the program are Jan. 25-27, Feb. 9-10, Feb. 23- 24 and March 9-10.

No Lo Importa!

“No lo importa" is Spanish for "It's not important." As we grow in Christ, we can use this phrase against the enemy and circumstances that used to upset us. We can choose to stay in peace and keep our minds on God; look beyond what we see to what truly matters!

Prognostication and Prescription: A Wrap-up and Look Ahead

Expect several changes in higher education to intensify in 2022. Families and students should look for universities that willingly respond to a changing world: a triangle of triage is at work. Enrollment at regional universities has been a challenge this year. COVID-19 played its part.

HPWD begins water measurement on Jan. 3

Beginning Jan. 3, HPWD personnel will make water level measurements to determine the effect of 2021 pumping on groundwater levels in aquifers within the district. These annual measurements are made in a network of more than 1,350 privately-owned wells.

Hale County inmate found unresponsive, dies

The Texas Rangers said an inmate from the Hale County Jail later died after being found unresponsive in a cell on Dec. 19. The inmate was identified as Jordon Lee Rodriguez, 23. Texas Rangers, according to a statement, are investigating the custodial death in Hale County.

Lubbock County Medical Examiner to charge for storage of human remains

The Lubbock Medical Examiner’s office is getting overwhelmed with cases, with remaining at the office for months. Families of the deceased either cannot afford to move them to a final resting place or delaying decisions. The backlog is not strictly due to the pandemic, or any increase in crime.

Editor’s Message By Lynda Bryant Work

It is time for the dreaded New Year Resolutions that no one will keep, no matter how good the intentions are. But for a change, to avoid the healthy ones like dieting and getting more sleep, here is a list of suggestions. Stop doom scrolling on Twitter and Facebook.