...Throw the frisbee...

We were five Americans, our guide Sunil and six Sherpa porters. Our trek was from Lukla, Nepal to Mount Everest base camp. The round trip distance is about 100 miles with no flat trail area. It’s all up or down, mostly up.Nepal is a small country between Tibet and India. Mt.

...Is God Dead? Did Jesus Swoon?...

We began by setting the foundation for our historical study of the resurrection of Jesus using Michael Licona’s “minimal facts” approach. When we look at the historical resurrection event, the agreed-upon bedrock facts pertaining to the fate of Jesus are these: 1. Jesus died by crucifixion. 2.

...Faith, wisdom, the power of the mind ...

In the realm of fiction, Brainiac is a character whose vast intellect and quest for knowledge define his existence. Known for his towering intelligence and insatiable thirst for understanding, he is often portrayed as a being who seeks to dominate through knowledge.

More to manure than meets the eye

Over the last three decades, South Texas cattle producer Bob McCan has discovered more about his rangeland and pasture conditions from analyzing manure than any academic paper or ranch consultation could provide.

Texas cattle herd numbers grows slightly

The latest cattle inventory report shows the Texas cattle herd grew slightly since January 2024, but the overall U.S. herd remains near record low numbers.In Texas, there were 12.2 million head of cattle, up 2% from last year.There were 86.7 million head of cattle and calves in the U.S.

Friends of HCML plans regular meeting Feb. 13

The Friends of Hockley County Memorial Library will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, February 13.The agenda will include a discussion on the rebranding of the Friends of HCML logo and a discussion on the bylaws of the organization.

Understanding “school choice” vouchers, where legislation stands

As the Texas 2025 Legislative Session continues, vouchers have become a debated topic with many asking questions about what vouchers are specifically.With the discussion ongoing regarding vouchers, the term “school choice” is how law makers are regarding the topic.

Community members push past late flu season

Flu season and a handful of upper-respiratory illnesses have affected several local communities.Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Amy Land is part of Covenant Health – Levelland’s South Clinic and detailed what she has seen in terms of illnesses that have become common throughout the winter.

Levelland City Council deadline nears

The deadline to apply for a place on the ballot for the Levelland City Council District B and D positions is 5 p.m. on February 14, 2025.Those applications need to be submitted to the City Secretary at Levelland City Hall, 1709 Ave. H.

Annual Sausage Lovers Festival approaches Feb. 16

Parishioners at St. Michael Catholic Church are making final preparations for the 40th Annual Sausage Lovers Festival Sunday, Feb. 16 in the Parish Hall at 318 E. Washington St. in Levelland.A special pre-festival event is also being planned for Saturday, Feb. 15 at the church.