Water district meeting Monday
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 12:00am
Members of the Mesa Underground Water Conservation District are meeting at 10 a.m., Monday at 212 N. Ave. G.
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Our devices
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 12:00am
M y sister sends a text, telling me she is making lasagna, and asks if I will bring a cake.
Doubt kills
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 12:00am
O ne of the profound truths in life is that doubt will kill more dreams than failure ever will.
The swan at 70
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 12:00am
E ven when life’s storms rage, we Americans are privileged to seek “ports of peace” that are welcoming, even if only for a few hours. There, we re-charge to face another day, with hopes re-kindled.
Today’s water research bolsters tomorrow’s food availability
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 12:00am
There is no mistaking the critical role water plays throughout the world — it is essential to life on Earth. TexasA&M AgriLife is celebrating the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ World Food Day, celebrated on Oct. 16, by recognizing the strides made within its agencies to develop sustainable farming methods that optimize water usage while ensuring food security. Now more than ever, people rely on innovative pursuits to protect water usage while also managing to feed a growing population. This is a worldwide issue challenging everyone to do more with less, making wise water use a global priority.
School Board hears report on private school voucher plan
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 12:00am
Lamesa School Superintendent David Ritchey predicted that if a legislative bill allocating public funds for private schools passes, lawmakers will then temporarily offer public schools salary increases and other financial incentives. After a few years, they will pull the rug out from under public schools halting the additional funding.
Lights of Love accepting applications
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 12:00am
Lights of Love organizers are accepting applications starting Tuesday from families needing a little help in ensuring their youngsters have something from Santa on Christmas morning.
Area Cross Country Regional Hopefuls
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 12:00am
“Streaks are meant to be broken” is one of sports’ oldest adages.
Runners
Fri, 10/20/2023 - 12:00am
Really we feel better than ever going into regionals,” O’Donnell Coach Lyndi Boone said. “Now, it’s a matter of rising to the occasion and conquering the task in front of us.”