Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi…I thank God every time I remember you. Philippians 1:1-3 It is easy to get discouraged.

"One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord And to meditate in His temple. For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle. In the secret place of His tent, He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock." Psalm 27:4-5 NIV

Thought: Many voices are now starting to proclaim “were living in the last days” of the age of grace. The Bible tells us to use discernment as the time draws near.

The 43rd Lubbock Arts Festival presented by United Supermarkets is scheduled for July 24-25 at the Lubbock Civic Center. The theme this year is Out of This World? A Celebration of Outer Space, Astronauts and Space Tra Travel.

According to a June 2021 report by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the Texas dairy industry — including production and wholesale and retail sales — accounts for a total economic impact of $50.3 billion in Texas, or nearly 3 percent of the gross state product. The IDFA estimates the Texas dairy industry generates $12.7 billion in total wages for 253,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Lubbock Police arrested two suspects who attempted to kidnap and hold captive two victims on July 15. According to reports, the officers responded to reports of a civil disturbance at a home in the 3200 block of Itasca Street, though dispatch later told the officer to meet the first victim in the 3200 block of Harvard Street.

A man was arrested for public intoxication Sunday knocking on doors in a North Lubbock neighborhood completely naked. According to a police report, Lubbock Police officers responded to a call at 3rd Street and Temple Avenue about 8:15 a.m.

Levelland, Texas became the bloody scene of the shooting death of Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Sgt Josh Bartlett, SWAT commander, and four officers wounded as a suspect barricaded himself inside a home last Thursday