New study shows natural immunity superior to COVID-19 vax

People with protection against COVID-19 following recovery from the illness were better protected than those who received a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new study. The paper was published by Scientific Reports on Nov. 21. According to Dr.

Texas Supreme Court hears arguments on abortion ruling

The Supreme Court of Texas heard arguments Tuesday in a landmark case that could impact how the state’s abortion laws apply to medically complicated pregnancies.

TBC announces 2024 directors

The Texas Beef Council (TBC) has announced its Board of Directors for fiscal year 2024, which officially began Oct. 1. The 20 directors are nominated by producer organizations or industry segments from across the state.

TTU Goin’ Band performs in NYC on Thanksgiving

The Texas Tech University Goin’ Band performed across New York City in advance of its performance in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The excitement began last year when Macy’s announced the Goin’ Band would perform in the 2023 parade.

Pfizer, Tris face lawsuit on Quillivant testing

In a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Nov. 8 in Harrison County court and unsealed on Nov.

Texas border crossing closes in Eagle Pass

A Texas border crossing in Eagle Pass, Texas was closed and another in Lukeville, Arizona was limiting traffic to shift more resources to illegal entries.

Life expectancy below pre-pandemic levels

Life expectancy in the United States rose slightly last year but remains below what it was pre-COVID 19 pandemic levels. According to the CDC, the rise is back to 77 years and six months, a figure from two decades ago.The calculations released last Wednesday are awaiting finalization.

WTAMU fall graduation set for Dec. 9

West Texas A&M University will celebrate the graduation of 966 students during Dec. 9 commencement ceremonies on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. inside the First United Bank Center.

Acker scores first cotton bale

North Gin ginned the first cotton bale of the 2023 season in Castro County which was grown by Kevin Acker. The cotton variety was DeltaPine 1822 and produced a grade value of .5778 cents in the loan.

Texas unemployment rate at 4.1%

The Lone Star State’s seasonally adjusted civilian labor force reached a new record high of 15,162,100 after growing by 20,900 people over the month in October. This marked the 10th consecutive monthly increase and included the addition of 21,100 Texans employed over the month.