Swifts defeat Elks, 51-39

The Nazareth Swifts claimed a win over the Stratford Elks, 51-29. Nazareth took charge of the first quarter outshooting the Elks by 13 points to take the lead, 18-5. The second quarter saw the Elks offense battling to narrow lead but closing the first half out still trailing the Swifts 28-18.

Swift narrowly fall to Hornets

The Nazareth Swifts (1A) were edged out by the Tulia Hornets (3A) in a nail-biter contest, 58-56. The Swifts took an early lead in the first quarter, 16-12, and continue to gain on the Hornets in the second quarter to close the first half ahead, 32-25.

Pet Talk

Spotting a red bump in the corner of a pet’s eye is a concerning but not uncommon experience for many dog owners. Colloquially called “cherry eye,” this bump may be a prolapsed gland of the nictitans, also known as the third eyelid.

Library Lines ...

A Christmas collection ranging from Nativity scenes to whimsical Santas is being shown here at Rhoads Memorial Library as the December display.

Smells

If you have read any of the symptoms of COVID, then you know that one is the absence of smells and taste. When I went to see the ear, nose and throat doctor after I was really sick in late January, one of the things I asked is when I would be able to smell and taste again.

Finding Great Joy

I have been writing this column since 2006 and there is a topic I have never written on – transgenderism. A recent story about retired basketball player Dwayne Wade and his wife Gabrielle, helped push me to write. One of their four children is 12 years old.

Legislators file 450+ bills first day

Though the 87th Texas Legislature won't gavel in until January, state lawmakers got started early on filing legislation. By mid-morning on the first day to pre-file, more than 450 bills had been filed in the House and Senate.

C-19 continues to pound economy

With the viral pandemic accelerating across the country, America’s employers sharply scaled back their hiring last month, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.

Editor’s Message

Every native Texan knows how unique the state, though out of state residents consider some the state’s colloquialism and habits a bit odd. But like it or not, Texans love the Lone Star State and see nothing peculiar at all. Being Texan is great, just ask any Texan.

McAlister, Naz FFA win at state

The Nazareth FFA Chapter and Grady McAlister brought home state honors from the Texas FFA State Leadership Development Events (LDE) contest on Friday. McAlister was among the 781 entries competing in the Senior Creed Speaking competition at the state level.