May is Military Appreciation Month

May is designated as National Military Appreciation Month. In 1999 Congress designated National Military Appreciation Month to help honor those military personnel and their families who are serving or have served and sacrificed for our country.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Jesus said, “You are my friends if you do what I command you” (John 15:14). A relationship with Jesus is the most important relationship a person can have. Having a relationship with Jesus is based on God’s grace, through faith.

THE IDLE AMERICAN

Whoops! I almost used the age-old idiom about never saying never. First in print back in the 14th century, it was featured in 2020 as background music for the popular movie, The Karate Kid. It is familiar to the masses, and that’s well and good for most of us. But not all.

Jeremy Earl Retires from Tulia Fire Department

The Tulia Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the retirement of Chief Jeremy Earl on Saturday, April 25with a combination retirement and birthday party. Chief Earl retired from the Fire Department with 30 years of service on his 50th birthday.

Swisher County 4-H Activities

April 306:30PM - 4-H Archery Practice, Swisher County Show Barns Deadline to RSVP for D-2 4-H Record Book Training to be held May 5 via Microsoft Teams May 1D-2 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, Lubbock May 2D-2 4-H Indoor Archery Contest, Plainview May 5Deadline to register for Texas 4-H Roundup...

HIDDEN TREASURES AT THE MUSEUM

As I wrote in my article a couple of weeks ago there are two very different stories told regarding the death of Chief Peta Nocona and the events that took place during the Pease River battle.The first account as told by Captain Lawrence Sul Ross, an active participant in the battle.

JEANETTE’S VIGNETTES

Lillian finished up her club volleyball with her current team this past weekend.She will now spend time going to clinics and tryouts for next year’s club team. It is quite competitive trying out for the club teams.

KRESS PLAYOFFS

LADY HORNETS WRAP SEASON

The long journey through grief, the power of community, and a celebration of swing music will be in the spotlight for West Texas A&M University Dance’s final performance of the 2025-2026 academic year.“Portraits of Dance” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. May 1 and 2, and 2:30 p.m.

Hornet Baseball

Tulia 6 Dalhart 8 Senior recognition for the baseball players was held following the final home game. Tulia Hornet seniors were Logan Becerra, Zachary Trevino, Ryan Ramirez, Kevin Pulido, Aiden Marquez, and Luke Moore.