UIL releases cutoff numbers, next step is realignment in February

TEXAS - The University Interscholastic League announced the much anticipated conference cutoff numbers for the 2024 reclassification and realignment.

Stanton UIL finishes second at district

– Stanton Elementary School competed in the District UIL Academic Meet last week in Crane. Crane won the meet with 581 points followed by Stanton in second with 535 points ancd Odessa Compass in third with 357 points.

Nuggets

As is most verses we cannot begin to expound the fullness of this awesome word. “My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus”[Phil.4:19]. The bible says if books had been written of all Jesus did, the world could not contain them.

Western Tradition

A nice hat and some cowboy boots is what some call “Western Tradition”, but I grew up where “Western Tradition” was a deep serious statement. It was your character, your way of life. Your word was your bond. If you told someone you were going to do something, you did it......!!!!!!!!

THE NO-HANDS WONDER OF THE RODEO RING

The National Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City admitted its first black member on Dec. 10, 1971, but the honor came 39 years too late for legendary Bill Pickett. Pickett’s father was born into bondage in 1854 on the trail from South Carolina to Texas.

CHRISTMAS IS ON DISPLAY IN ELDORADO

There must be a million items in Jo Parker’s Christmas display located in a downtown building in Eldorado. These include figures, nutcrackers, lighted houses, manger scenes, Christmas art on the walls, holiday items on tables and shelves and a model train that runs around the Christmas tree.

The Savvy Senior

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about seasonal affective disorder? I’ve always disliked winter, but since I retired and am home a lot more, the gray, cold winter months make me feel blue.

Very Sassy & Mildly Classy

Mildly Classy Dear Shawna, I am a 22 year old female and I have a question. After dating exclusively for 3 months, my boyfriend who is 25, informs me he will not be spending Christmas with me. He will be in Mexico with his ex and her family.

Cotton Marker was Overall Lackluster to Wrap Up the Month of November

• Stock Market was Mixed this Week, but Made Strong Gains in November • U.S. Export Sales were Healthy for the Week Ending November 23 • WASDE Report will be Released on December 8 Focus has officially shifted to the March contract now that First Notice Day for the December contract has passed.

Cecil Francis Halfmann

Cecil Francis Halfmann, 93, of St. Lawrence, died peacefully holding the hand of his beloved wife and surrounded by family on Dec. 4, 2023. Wake service and rosary will be at 5 p.m. Dec. 10, at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Dec. 11, 2023 at St.