Living in the Light

In the beginning God made the world. We are created beings made in the image of the Almighty God. We have not evolved from monkeys. Monkeys have not evolved but remain monkeys as God created them. Jesus, who was with the Father in the beginning, became flesh and lived among us. John 1:14.

WTAMU registering freshman for New Student Orientation sessions

For students looking towards attending college, West Texas A&M has scheduled New Student Orientation sessions for 2022. Registration is now open. Incoming freshmen can sign up for nine different NSO sessions to be held between May and August.

WTAMU commencement set for Dec. 11

More than 1,000 students ages 19 to 65 will graduate in West Texas A&M University’s Dec. 11 commencement ceremonies.

The Finish Line: Retention and Persistence

One of the negative impacts of the pandemic on universities is the significant increase in undergraduates who drop out or “stop out” whilst pursuing academic degrees. Two important progress indicators, retention and persistence, are frequently confused.

Credit card debt increases during 2021

With the economy still on shaky ground as a new Covid variant emerges during the holiday shopping season, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2022’s Cities with the Most & Least-Sustainable Credit Card Debt in addition to its latest Credit Card Debt Study.

Nazareth FFA Senior Quiz team updates

Nazareth FFA Senior Quiz team competed at the state LDE contest at Sam Houston State University this past weekend and came out 19th overall. Led by Austin Heck, Nazareth was the smallest school and only single teacher chapter to compete at the contest.

Western Equipment to hold ag tech contest

Western Equipment is inviting high school juniors and seniors, regardless of background, to participate in its annual agricultural technician contest on Jan. 15, 2020.

Utility bill assistance available

Utility customers in the Texas Panhandle, including Xcel Energy customers, are encouraged to contact Panhandle Community Services in the coming days to apply for utility bill assistance if they are unable to pay their utility bills.

Abbott continues opening infusion centers

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), in partnership with local officials, will launch a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in El Paso.

Rep. King offers legislative update

Representative Ken King held a townhall meeting at the City of Dimmitt council room on Monday and gave a legislative up. King is currently serving his fifth term as State Representative for House District 88. His district includes 17 counties in the Texas Panhandle and the South Plains.