The brevity of life

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. (Psalms 90:12 NLT) The brevity of life is a reality, but we often view it as a fantasy. Most deal with the brevity of life by just ignoring it. I had an epiphany a few years back: Gravity wins.

Not helpless, helpful

“Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds (Psalm 149:5 KJV).” Many of God’s children become incapacitated; bedridden and homebound. They learn to trust the LORD and count it all joy.

Lubbock man found guilty of crimes in Capitol breach

A Lubbock man was found guilty for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2022 breach of the U.S. Capitol. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ryan Scott Zink, 34, had been charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia with: 18 U.S.C.

Texas SOS moving to universal Apostille to certify documents

Beginning Oct.1, the Office of the Texas Secretary of State will update its current Apostille format to a universal Apostille/ single certificate. The Apostille is a certificate that certifies the origin of public records that are required for use abroad.

New services provided by HPWD

On Oct 1, HPWD will launch a new interactive portal for customers requesting water well permit applications and water well registrations. This service should expedite a request for a permit application or well registration at HPWD.

Texas inmate killed by cellmate

A Texas inmate accused of killing 22 older women over two years was killed Tuesday by his cellmate while serving a life sentence.

DISD approves health advisory council

The Dimmitt ISD Board of Trustees met this past Monday and approved the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) committee members.

U.S. unemployment rises to 3.8%

Unemployment rates were higher in August in 10 states, lower in two states, and stable in 38 states and the District of Columbia, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday.

Naz Vet Science at Tri-State

The Nazareth FFA vet science team competed at the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo and came in with a team second place. Grace White was high point overall, with Michael Fulkerson placing seventh and Addie Schulte placing 10th . Harper Johnson also competed with the team.