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The Dust Bowl was one of the most major environmental disasters in American history, and it had a huge influence on the lives of Lubbock, Texas, and surrounding area residents. Between 1930 and 1940, the southern plains of the United States endured a period of severe drought, coupled with high winds and poor land management methods, which resulted in a series of devastating dust storms that stripped the land of its topsoil and left numerous families struggling to survive.

Blake Christie, 26, of Lavon, Texas passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Trinity Fellowship Church West Sanctuary with Jimmy Evans and Josh Howerton, pastor of Lakepointe Church, officiating. Private burial will be at Lost & Found Ranch,...

Previous research has indicated that daily consumption of walnuts can boost heart health. Now, researchers are saying those benefits are likely the result of changes in the gut microbe that walnuts produce. They note that walnuts contain omega-3 fats, antioxidants, and protein. The heart-healthy benefits of eating walnuts could come...

Since walnuts have heart health benefits, researchers from Texas Tech University and Juniata College conducted a study to analyze what impact they have on the gut microbiome. The researchers were curious whether it is possible that the heart benefits derived from walnuts start in the gut. The researchers assigned diets...

BOONE - Dr. Troy Johnson has been named vice chancellor of enrollment management at Appalachian State University, effective April 1. Johnson currently serves as vice president of enrollment management at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), a Carnegie R1, Hispanic-Serving Institution of more than 40,000 students. At UTA, Johnson has led more than 200 staff working in a comprehensive undergraduate, graduate and international set of enrollment offices, managed community partnerships and overseen federal TRIO programs. ...

It has been a well-known fact that consuming nuts, especially walnuts rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, can benefit heart health. A new study has determined how eating walnuts changes the gut microbe to help promote heart health. In a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society...

Texas Tech’s Aaron Hegert to exhibit digital composites at Amarillo College Aaron Hegert, an assistant professor of photography at Texas Tech University, will display images March 24 to May 4 at Amarillo College’s Southern Light Gallery in an exhibit he calls "Shallow Learning." He used a branch of artificial intelligence called “deep learning” to create a series of images that compares the way people see photographs to the way algorithms see them. ...

For the seventh consecutive year, S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed the Texas Tech University System’s AA+ long-term credit rating with a stable outlook, the organization announced last week. S&P Global Ratings, one of the most influential credit rating organizations in the world, solidifies the TTU System’s place among the...

SAN ANGELO, Texas  — Many students say goodbye to their parents in the mornings once they head to school. But for this father/daughter duo, it doesn’t just stop once Addyson Easterwood leaves the house for school. Her dad, Shay Easterwood, is the head football coach and athletic director at Brady High School, all while being a […]

ChessBase is a personal, stand-alone chess database that has become the standard throughout the world. Everyone uses ChessBase, from the World Champion to the amateur next door. It is the program of choice for anyone who loves the game and wants to know more about it. The 3rd edition of...

A new study examining the gene expression of gut microbes suggests that the heart-healthy benefits of walnuts may be linked to beneficial changes in the mix of microbes found in our gut. The findings could help identify other foods or supplements with similar nutritional benefits. Researchers led by Kristina S....

Irish-Nigerian, Rhasidat Adeleke was part of three University of Texas relay teams that won titles and set records on the final day of the 94th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays held at her school ground, the Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas. Adeleke who had a great indoor season with...

LUBBOCK, Texas – The Oral Roberts track and field program opened its 2023 outdoor season at the Masked Rider Open in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday. Adrena Mazzei claimed the event title in the 1500 meter run with a time of 4:33.58. Deborah Mazzei recorded a runner-up finish in the...

Don “Pop Pop” Alfred Henson, 81, of Columbia, TN, died with family at his side on March 18, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Dallas, TX, to Gladys (Keith) and Owen Henson on February 3, 1942. He was the youngest of two sons and shared a special bond with his brother Gary.

Who Knew? This Surprising Food Boosts Gut Microbes, Protects Your Heart. As many individuals have nut allergies, these results also imply that alternative food supplements, which enhance the internal production of homoarginine, could be beneficial as well. A team of researchers, led by Kristina S. Petersen from Texas Tech University...