Mail delivery is about to get permanently slower and pricier for the holidays

Body Beginning this week, the U.S. Postal Service has started to “implement new service standards” for first class mail and periodicals — slowing its target delivery time by about 30 percent, USPS spokesperson Kim Frum told NPR.

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal combines health and flavor

Body I’ve heard a lot of talk about “savory” oatmeal. But I like a little sweet with my oats. (It’s like most other grains, so why not? We eat sweetened rice when we make rice pudding, but most commonly dine on savory rice dishes.

Don’t let the pews take over

Body If life gets dull, switch pews Yep, I made a new friend at church. More about him later. Nope, I wasn’t in my regular pew. Strangely enough, it’s thanks to a very irregular pew scenario that I know anything at all about my great-grandfather John.

Abbott wants to increase illegal voting penalties

Body AUSTIN—Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Legislature to increase the penalty for illegal voting, adding the item to the third special session now underway.

Texas Senator Charles Perry announces re-election

Body LUBBOCK—District 28 Senator Charles Perry has announced that he is running for re-election to the Texas Senate. Perry, a practicing Lubbock CPA and graduate of Texas Tech University, has served in the Texas Senate since 2014, after two terms in the House of Representatives.

Recent donations bade by Martha Ann Cogdell Trust

Body Connie Cogdell Clark, chairman of the board of the Martha Ann Cogdell Trust, announced that donations were recently made to the following entities: City of Turkey Ambulance Fund, City of Quitaque Ambulance Service, W.J.

NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK OCTOBER 3-9

Body National Newspaper Week, beginning the first Sunday in October annually, recognizes the service of newspapers and their employees across North America.

Deer Hunting Cow Lick

Body I’ve got a mule deer hangin’ on my wall from northern New Mexico, so I could relate to Rafael’s story. He had joined two of his cousins for a deer hunting trip near Cuba, N.M., where his uncle had a cabin.

Lubbock Book Festival draws readers, writers from around region Sept. 25–26

Body Last weekend’s Lubbock Book Festival turned out steady crowds on two pleasant fall days for events indoors and out at the Lubbock Mahon Public Library.

Gamma Eta chapters kicks off new year with Sept. meeting

Body The Gamma Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its first meeting of the 2021 school year at First Baptist Church in Crosbyton on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. Twelve members and two guests were present.