Heat stroke concerns rise with summer temperatures

With the Texas heat rising and the inevitable triple- digit temperatures, and whether involved in work, sports or doing day-to-day activities, it is important keep key things in mind and not risk heat stroke.

Summer vacation in Lone Star State

School is out and it is time to think about vacation or weekend excursions and Texas offers a lot of options.For those who want to check out summer sports events, a good place to start is with the pro-baseball teams.The Houston Astros bring MLB excitement to Minute Maid Park all season long.

Bridge strikes increase in 2024

The year 2024 has marked numerous bridge strikes by ships and barges across the world, including several in the United States, and others in Argentina and China.

Swifts advance to Regional Semifinals

The Nazareth Swifts won their two playoff games against the Bordon County Coyotes and will advance to the Regional Semifinals against the Morton Indians this weekend.Games will be played at Littlefield High School with Game 1 on May 16 at 6 p.m.

TxDOT to hold virtual meeting

Texas Department of Transportation will be presenting a virtual public meeting for the proposed 2025-2028 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (Rural TIP) for the Lubbock TxDOT District. No in-person meeting will be held.

WTAMU wins Lone Star Track & Field Championship

The West Texas A&M University track and field team earned their fourth consecutive Lone Star Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship title on May 9-11 at Angelo State University in San Angelo Both the WTAMU men’s and women’s team finished the meet in first place, with the men scoring 284.

Swifts advance to Regional Semifinals

State Track Results

WTAMU Spring Commencement scheduled for May 11

Nearly 1,500 West Texas A&M University students are expected to take part in three commencement ceremonies on May 11.“Commencement is a wonderful opportunity for our campus to celebrate the culmination of student success and the faculty members who have guided their academic journey,” said Dr.