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City, area SAT scores a mixed bag A sign of things to come? LISD tests all juniors

high schools/Some small districts don’t offer SAT, others urge students to take SAT and ACT BY KAREN MICHAEL A-J Media

The Lubbock Independent School District bucked a state and national trend, with students’ SAT scores in 2015 rising 14 points from the class of 2014 to the class of 2015. Lubbock ISD, like Amarillo ISD, tests every student, so its scores are lower than the national average because most students nationwide choose whether to take the SAT based on their future goals. Nationally, seniors from the class of 2015 scored an average of 1490 on the SAT, while students in Texas averaged a 1410. Lubbock ISD students averaged a 1300 score on the SAT, up 14 points from the prior year, while Amarillo’s average was 1257 from the class of 2015, up from 1254 the year before. SEE SCORES, page A6

A close call for residents littlefield/Sex offender treatment center a boost for economy, but site too close for comfort for some BY josie musico

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Coronado High School senior Tucker Matis has taken the SAT, the Preliminary SAT and the ACT so far. His scores on the PSAT were high enough that he is a National Merit Scholar semifinalist. He was photographed at his home Wednesday in Lubbock.

Some day, every junior could take the SAT or ACT as part of a program paid for by their school district. But at more than $50 per student for the SAT alone, it can be costly and, as Lubbock and Amarillo ISDs have seen, can lower districtwide averages. Hugh Piatt, principal at Pampa High School, said he believes that will ultimately happen, as college readiness is measured by performance on the SAT or SEE ALL, page A7

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A day after Thomas Michael Dixon’s Nov. 18 guilty verdict, the family of his victim, Dr. Joseph Sonnier, spoke with media about their experience throughout the case from the beginning of the murder in-

vestigation, the arrests and the two trials. Dixon was convicted on two counts of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole for his role in the July 10, 2012, slaying of Sonnier, the chief pathologist SEE SONNIER, page A9

Senior-citizen couple puts stop to burglar ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Albuquerque couple turned the tables on a burglar caught loading their belongings into his car. Albuquerque police spokesman Tanner Tixier said officers were called about a possible burglary Thursday. What they found was a 70-year-old man and his 66year-old wife both pointing guns at 26-year-old Aaron Lujan. Tixier said the husband observed Lujan putting a generator, power tools and other items of his into an SUV. The man said he confronted Lujan but was ignored. The husband then grabbed his shotgun while his wife took a handgun and both held Lujan at gunpoint until authorities arrived. No one was injured. Tixier said Lujan had just been released from jail earlier in the day. Police did not say what charges Lujan will now face or if he has an attorney. For more state, nation and world news, see pages A2, 7-8, 11, 13, D4, 6 and E3-4, 6

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LITTLEFIELD — Their crimes range from indecent exposure to aggravated sexual assault of a child. Their victims were as young as 2. All are classified as violent sex offenders. Their new home is in Littlefield’s southwestern corner, a couple blocks from the town’s medical complex and less than Garcia five minutes from most of its parks and schools. But Police Chief Albert Garcia advises not to worry. He reminds Lamb Countians security is tight in Correct Care Recovery Solutions’ civil commitment center. “It would be very difficult for them to leave,” he said. “The Correct Care facility is doing a wonderful job on what they’re trying to achieve.” The clients are housed in the former Bill Clayton Detention Center. The facility’s nearly 200 violent sex offenders wear ankle monitors and are constantly in the presence of guards. If they can move SEE CENTER, page A3

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center: Correct Care focuses on treatment, not punishment FROM page A1 past those staff, they’ll still have razor wire-topped 20- and 30-foot fences to tackle. But in a hypothetical breakout, Garcia still doesn’t think a runaway would get far. He believes his and other agencies’ officers would quickly apprehend the runner, then award him with a felony escape charge. “Local law enforcement, Correct Care and the Texas Department of Public Safety all have open lines of communication, and we’re doing everything we can to ensure the safety not only of people who live in Littlefield, but of people traveling through,” he said. Correct Care has been operational about three months. Clients have completed prison sentences for sexual offenses, but are not deemed sufficiently rehabilitated for full, unsupervised released.

Reaction Elsewhere in Littlefield, feelings are mixed. Some folks are excited about the jobs the facility has brought to their economically recovering town. “I think it’s good for the town, but as for who they’re housing, it’s doesn’t bother me,” said Craig Lee, who owns the West 84 smoke shop. “... I’m actually glad that someone stepped in and reopened it. It takes a burden off the city, economically speaking.” His wife, Brandi, agreed, “We’re not that scared.” But Raphael Garcia still can’t shake his feeling of unease. The father of two understands the facility’s patients are tightly secured, but worries about when they’ll be released. “It’s good, I guess, for the economy of the town, but I don’t like the fact that they’ll end up wanting to re-establish their lives here in town,” he said. “I know they’re going through a program to change, but it’s still scary. It still has that risk factor.” William and Melvin Cox, a local father and son, are apprehensive about the facility’s location. “Personally, I like it because it creates more jobs,

but at the same time, choosing to put sex offenders there with it being across from the hospital and nursing home and stuff like that, say worst case scenario, if one of them were to get out, what’s to stop them from going across the street and acting out?” said William, 19. “I honestly say it’s bad judgment to bring sex offenders across from there.”

‘A therapeutic community’ Despite its guards and razor wire, Correct Care is not considered a prison. Those living at 2600 S. Sunset Ave. are referred to as clients rather than inmates, and there is an emphasis on treatment, not punishment. “The entire goal really is to be a therapeutic community and to resolve that behavioral abnormality with which they have been diagnosed,” company spokeswoman Jessica Marsh said. “The goal is definitely that it is not a punitive environment but a therapeutic environment.” As of Saturday evening, Correct Care had not responded to A-J Media’s request for a facility tour. William Cox worked in Correct Care’s kitchen the first two months or so after it opened. He recalls observing its residents spend most of their time in recreational activities and watching TV, and receiving occasional cleaning jobs. As for their personalities, not all carried a vibe that screamed “violent sex offender.” “There were some where you were like ‘You don’t seem like the kind of person that would do that,’ ” he said. “... But there were some that still had that re-

What the citizens are saying Littlefield residents’ social-media opinions about new neighbors: n Melvin Cox — “I think the city has more concern for money than its citizens. There is an assisted living center and a nursing home right across the highway, and then the only thing separating it from an elderly and disabled apartments is a field and Highway 84. I live there and they don’t even have police patrolling there.” n Dusty Sides — “We need jobs in Littlefield. No, I don’t like having a prison full of sex offenders. I get sick to my stomach to think about their victims. Littlefield does need jobs, so if the prison is open, there’s jobs.” n Alton Cox — “Most folks are going to say they don’t like it, but at least those high payments are getting met, I hope.” n Judy Williamson — “I know that the town needed to do something with the prison, but to bring the worst of the worst to our town ... then they sent out those booklets showing us who was in there and what they had done! It is disgusting! They assured us that they cannot get out, but they had one escape when they had the other prison. It really isn’t fair to the citizens of Littlefield.” n Jennifer Gonzales — “I don’t mind it at all. I’m very pleased that the facility is being used rather than sitting empty. There are sex offenders everywhere, including this town, who live out in the ‘free world.’ These sex offenders are confined behind a gate, and it’s bringing in more revenue to this poor town.” n Val Trevino — “I myself have (had) no problem yet, but I have grandkids and I would suggest that the prisoners stay where they are for their own good.” Source: Facebook

ally bad mental state. It just kind of varied on the person.” Clients attend six hours each week of sex offender group therapy and extra individual counseling.

Structured recreation and vocational education complement their daily schedules. And if the atmosphere sounds cushier than that of a penitentiary, well, that’s

the idea. Critics have claimed sending a prison inmate who has completed his sentence to more confinement is double jeopardy. According to the 1997 Supreme Court ruling Kansas v. Hendricks, though, certain sex offenders can be civilly committed if the state still considers them dangerous when they’re set for release. A key for constitutional adherence is to keep the environment livable — clients are being rehabilitated, not disciplined. The civil commitment process begins about two years before a violent sex offender is scheduled for prison release, Marsh said. Violent sex offenders — defined as those with two or more violent sexual convictions — face a review team. Those decision-makers represent multiple disciplines, such as psychologists and prison leaders. A majority vote leads to an

evaluation to determine if the offender has a behavior abnormality. If he does, officials in the county in which he was convicted take the next step. If that county supports civil commitment, either a judge or the inmate himself makes the final decision. About 24 percent of inmates at that point agree to be civilly committed — a choice you could compare to a defendant taking a plea bargain — and the rest face a bench trial, Marsh said. Correct Care takes the inmates-turned-patients from there. “We are not involved in the decision-making process — we only step in after they’re committed,” Marsh said. “Then we’re responsible for treatment and supervision.” josephine.musico@lubbockonline.com l 766-8796 www.facebook.com/pages/ Region-Agriculture Follow Josie on Twitter @josiemusico

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Pentagon pushes allies for more help against Islamic State By ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is pressing European and Arab allies to provide more troops and support for the war against the Islamic State

group, hoping the horror of the Paris attacks — and the fear more are coming — will compel them to get more deeply involved. The call for help is driven by a hope to build on what the Obama administration sees as the beginnings of battlefield momentum in Iraq

and Syria. It may also reflect a sense in the Pentagon that the campaign against the Islamic State group has advanced too slowly and requires more urgent and decisive military moves. U.S. officials say they detect more European interest in contributing to the

from budget-strapped countries already involved elsewhere in the world. Chances of drawing significant additional help from Arab nations seem even slimmer. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has made clear the basic U.S. strategy is not changing. But during an

military campaign in Syria, where many governments have stayed largely on the sidelines. But Carter the officials acknowledge it will be difficult to get more

hourlong meeting with top advisers and commanders earlier this week, Carter said now is the time to reach out to European allies for support in the fight against the Islamic State group, according to a senior defense official. The official spoke on condition of anonymity.

scores: For those not eyeing 4-year college, TSI test may work FROM page A1 Tammy Edmonson, LISD director of counseling and college and career readiness, said a one-year increase is not a trend. “It varies from year to year. We have some students that score better from year to year,” Edmonson said. All the same, LISD is pushing to get students more prepared for the SAT by encouraging them to take more rigorous courses and Edmonson by offering two different types of SAT prep courses. Other schools in West Texas saw different results. Frenship ISD saw scores drop from 1496 with the class of 2012 to a 1483 with the class of 2013, then fall even lower to a 1462 average from the class of 2014 before a rise to a 1475 with the class of 2015. In Canyon ISD, scores rose from the class of 2012 to the class of 2013 from 1531 to 1535, but then fell in the next two years to 1529 and 1519, respectively. The more students who take the scores at a school, the more stable the scores seem to be. Tracy Morman, Amarillo ISD director of guidance and counseling, said the district hopes to continue to make headway on the SAT each year. By having all students take the test, she said the district can get an idea of where students need to improve. “When the kids are selfselecting, you never know who’s going to sign up,” Morman said, and that leads to fluctuations in score averages reported by districts each year. While Lubbock ISD and Amarillo ISD saw small increases, smaller school districts with fewer students taking the SAT saw large changes from year to year. Bena Glasscock, a counselor at Hereford High School, said only four seniors took the SAT from the class of 2015. Most students, she said, take the ACT. The average score for those four seniors of 2015 was 1758, Glasscock said. From the class of 2014, the average score was 1483. In 2013, the number of seniors taking the test was so low, the state masked the average to protect student identification, but in 2012, the average score was 1367.

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Amarillo ISD n 2010: 1028 n 2011: 980 n 2012: 1437 n 2013: 1335 n 2014: 1254 n 2015: 1257

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Canyon ISD n 2010: 1036 n 2011: 1029 n 2012: 1531 n 2013: 1535 n 2014: 1529 n 2015: 1519 Dumas ISD n 2010: 1026 n 2011: 1110 n 2012: 1609 n 2013: 1416 n 2014: n/a n 2015: 1320 Frenship ISD n 2010: 992 n 2011: 1013 n 2012: 1496 n 2013: 1483 n 2014: 1462 n 2015: 1475 Hereford ISD n 2010: 1014 n 2011: 941 n 2012: 1367 n 2013: masked to protect student ID n 2014: 1483 n 2015: 1758 Littlefield ISD n 2010: 976 n 2011: 856 n 2012: 1566 n 2013: 1476 n 2014: 1419 n 2015: 1408 Lubbock ISD n 2010: 1020 n 2011: 1000 n 2012: 1450 n 2013: 1445 n 2014: 1286 n 2015: 1300 LubbockCooper ISD n 2010: 1016

n 2011: 1002 n 2012: 1477 n 2013: 1490 n 2014: 1477 n 2015: 1436 Pampa ISD n 2010: 986 n 2011: 1003 n 2012: 1457 n 2013: 1393 n 2014: 1463 n 2015: 1388 River Road ISD n 2010: 989 n 2011: 945 n 2012: 1489 n 2013: 1442 n 2014: n/a n 2015: n/a Roosevelt ISD n 2010: 966 n 2011: 924 n 2012: 1410 n 2013: 1294 n 2014: 1182 n 2015: 1356 Shallowater ISD n 2010: 985 n 2011: 971 n 2012: 1482 n 2013: 1443 n 2014: did not provide n 2015: did not provide Slaton ISD n 2010: 880 n 2011: 921 n 2012: masked to protect student ID n 2013: 1429 n 2014: did not provide n 2015: did not provide Compiled by Karen Michael, A-J Media

“Last year, we did have one kiddo that had a perfect 800 in reading,” Glasscock said, noting that the student brought the average up single-handedly among just four students. She described all four students who took the SAT from the class of 2015 as bright and motivated people who self-selected

Morman said the vocabulary on the SAT has changed from when parents may have taken it. The test now uses words that are academic and may be heard in daily use. The test focuses more on topics like the founding documents, including the Constitution, the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights, Morman said. Math problems on the SAT are more in line with what students are actually learning in school at Amarillo ISD, she said. But many smaller West Texas schools don’t even offer the SAT, preferring the ACT. “The SAT kind of has a reputation of scaring our kids,” said Vanessa Bednorz, campus testing coordinator at Dumas High School, where about 20 students from the class of 2015 averaged a score of 1320. “They seem to have more success with the ACT.” Bednorz said Dumas doesn’t offer the SAT, so students have to travel 47 miles to Amarillo to take the test if they want to do so.

When in doubt, take both tests Many schools tell students to give the SAT and ACT a chance. “We always encourage students to take them both, see which one they like, and then take them again,” Frenship High School college readiness coordinator Bonnie Thompson said. Coronado High School senior Tucker Matis has taken the SAT, the Preliminary SAT and the ACT so far. His scores on the PSAT were high enough that he is a National Merit Scholar semifinalist. “As tests go, it (the SAT) is really easy, but you have to go really, really fast to get a good score,” Matis said. “A person’s not supposed to be able to study the material in the test. It’s more or less a thought pro-

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The SAT kind of has a reputation of scaring our kids. Vanessa Bednorz Dumas High School campus testing coordinator

cess kind of thing.” Matis said for him, the ACT was much harder, although speed also factored into taking that test. “It was much more rigorous, the work you had to do,” Matis said. He said he took a practice SAT test several times. “My scores in writing improved the more I took it,” Matis said, self-ranking math as his best subject and reading as his worst. In writing, he showed the most improvement, he said.

Or, take the TSI Some students even elect to take neither the SAT nor the ACT. “We have a large group of our seniors who do end up going to South Plains College,” Thompson said. “A lot of community colleges do not require ACT or SAT scores.” If students later transfer to a four-year university, schools usually just look at transcripts, Thompson said. In Slaton ISD and River Road ISD, educators said they are pushing students to take the Texas State Initiative, or TSI, test first. Sandra Spalding, a counselor at River Road and the district testing coordinator, said the TSI won’t help stu-

dents get into a four-year university and isn’t recognized by the NCAA. But she said students can get into a junior college with the TSI. Spalding said in her opinion, there is no point in tak-

ing the ACT if you’re heading to a two-year college unless you’re trying to get scholarships. Chris Smith, assistant superintendent of Slaton ISD, said about 80 percent of his students take the TSI for admittance into South Plains College or another junior college rather than the ACT or SAT. “We encourage it more and we facilitate it more,” Smith said. “After that, we encourage them to take the SAT or ACT, depending on what their post-high school goals are.”

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all: Schools see benefits of paying for tests Texas ag chief delays FROM page A1 ACT. Measurements of college readiness are another requirement the state has of Texas high schools. He said he hopes to be testing all Pampa juniors by this spring, but he said that may not happen just yet. Bonnie Thompson, Frenship High School college readiness coordinator, said many Frenship students take both the SAT and ACT, but with both tests, the students must choose to take the test. The district would like to test every student during school hours, but at $54 per test, it would be costly for 500 students, she said. “The discussion is there, and we would like to do it if we could figure out a way. We just haven’t been able to do that yet,” Thompson said. But two school districts in West Texas are already paying for every junior to take the SAT. Tracey Morman, Amarillo ISD director of guidance and counseling, said the district pays about $107,000 for students in eighth grade to take an early version of the Preliminary-SAT, for students in 10th grade to take the PSAT and for juniors to take the SAT. College Board, the company that produces the SAT and PSAT, takes into account the school’s free- and reduced-lunch numbers in billing the school for the test, Morman said. Normally, College Board provides waivers for students who want to take the SAT but are unable to afford it if the students fill out a form.

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The Amarillo and Lubbock independent school districts are testing every junior. This means their average scores are a bit lower than schools where only those students going to selective colleges bother to take the SAT, officials say.

For instance, Amarillo ISD had an average of 1257 and Lubbock ISD had an average of 1300 from last year’s seniors. Canyon ISD had a 1519 average of the students who chose to take the test, and Frenship and Lubbock-Cooper had average scores of 1475 and 1436, respectively. “When you test every kid, you’re testing kids who don’t have an interest at all in applying for college,” LISD testing coordinator Pam Leftwich said. “We’ve pretty much doubled the Morman number of students getting to experience the SAT.” In 2012, just 842 LISD students took the SAT, but in 2014 when the district began testing all seniors, 1,432 students took the SAT. For the class of 2013 LISD students who self-selected to take the test, the average was 1445, while students in the class of 2012 from Amarillo ISD had an average of 1437. Those numbers are more comparable to the self-selected scores in other large-school districts.

Removing barriers

“We just want to help our kids with any barriers to college,” Morman said of Amarillo ISD’s decision to pay to test all students. “Our mission is to prepare every student for success beyond high school.” Leftwich said LISD leaders made the decision to start offering the test to all Lubbock juniors for the same reason. Teachers and counselors talk to every student about the possibility of college, she said. “It’s giving an opportunity for all students to have that experience in taking the test,” Leftwich said. “You never know when a student might change their mind.” Morman said administering the test during a school day instead of on a Satur-

day, and paying the $54 fee for each student, provides an opportunity most students are grateful to have. Even students who would have self-selected to take the test in the past sometimes waited until it was too late in the fall of their senior year, Morman said. Many colleges require test results for seniors early in the fall semester, she said. When every student has the chance to take the SAT, some start to realize they could go to college, Morman said. “We have seen it in that aspect,” Morman said. Tammy Edmonson, LISD director of counseling and college and career readiness, said some students have mentioned they would not have even attempted the test because of apprehension about it. “We have different students within the district that, taking the test broadens their horizons,” Edmonson said. “We want to provide opportunities for students in our district that they might not otherwise have had.” Many students may also be from families where no one has ever attended college, Edmonson said. Their parents may not know how to help them register or understand the process. Students taking the test on school time don’t have to worry about how to get a fee waiver if they can’t afford it, and they don’t have to worry about how to get to school, because they can take the school bus as normal. “We take away those bar-

riers for students,” Edmonson said.

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Morman was a guidance counselor at Caprock High School when Amarillo ISD started testing every junior with the SAT. Teachers at the school were not sure it was a good idea, she said, adding they thought the students might not take it seriously. “I might have dealt with one kid that whole day that we took the test that didn’t want to be there,” Morman said. She said the student didn’t really want to be at school anyway. “For the most part, our kids are very grateful,” she said. Each year, a group of them tells the school board as much, and a group of older folks also approves. “Parents have told us that they’re grateful for the opportunity that their student has to be able to take it,” Morman said. The schoolwide test is usually administered in the middle of the spring, Morman said, giving students plenty of time to retake the test in June if they wish to improve their scores. karen.michael@lubbockonline.com  766-8726 Follow Karen on Twitter @AJkarenmichael

fee hikes for farmers

AUSTIN (AP) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is delaying millions of dollars in regulatory fee hikes following pushback from the powerful ranch and farming lobby as well as Republican lawmakers who rejected his pleas for more state funding. The dispute is the latest criticism Miller has faced Miller since taking over the state’s typically quiet agriculture agency in January. He repealed a decade-old ban on deep fryers in public schools in June and, more recently, has refused to apologize for Facebook posts about Muslims and Syrian refugees that critics called xenophobic. Now, fellow conservatives are accusing Miller of possibly going too far after announcing $11 million in higher fees on the industry he was elected to oversee — increases that would raise levies on everything from seed certification to grain warehouse inspections. The price hikes had been

scheduled to take place in December but now won’t go into effect until Jan. 1 following pressure from Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and others, the San Antonio Express-News reported. “The senators and I have more questions than answers,” Patrick said earlier this month. Miller, a former Republican state legislator, has contended the fee increases are necessary to run the agency. He proposed the hikes after the GOP-controlled Legislature declined to restore cuts in 2011 that were made to close a massive budget shortfall — cuts that Miller supported as a member of the Texas House. Lawmakers left money on the table when writing a new state budget this spring but still refused Miller’s requests for more funding. Nearly half of the 150member Texas House signed a Nov. 6 letter to Miller, asking him to hold off on the proposed fee increases to ensure the hikes won’t cause “potentially catastrophic economic difficulties.”

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English pirate Edward Teach — better known as “Blackbeard” — was killed during a battle off present-day North Carolina.

Texas & Region HOBBS, N.M. New Mexico State Police say a Texas man was killed when his pickup truck overturned. State Police said 38-yearold Tracey L. Stockton Jr. of Odessa was traveling eastbound south of Hobbs near the Texas state line when his vehicle went off the road around 6:30 a.m. Friday. Authorities said it rolled over several times. Stockton was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators said speed and alcohol may have been factors in the crash. The incident remains under investigation. WEST A gymnasium demolished by a Central Texas fertilizer plant explosion that devastated the surrounding town has been rebuilt. The Sokol West Gymnasium was a center of the community until the West Fertilizer Co. plant exploded April 17, 2013. Fifteen people died and much of West, a town populated mostly by descendants of Czech settlers, was leveled. On Friday the Czech Republic’s ambassador to the United States, Petr Gandalovic, joined Gov. Greg Abbott at a ribbon cutting for the rebuilt gym. BRIEFLY ...  DALLAS — An investigation by federal, state and local officials has led to drug charges against 54 people associated with white supremacist organizations.  WACO — A Central Texas woman has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter. Compiled from wire reports

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Snow piles up, creates hazardous conditions By RICK CALLAHAN Associated Press

People fired up snowblowers and dug out their shovels Saturday after the first significant snowstorm of the season dumped between a few inches and 20 inches of snow across the Upper Midwest, blanketing a swath from South Dakota to Michigan. The storm created hazardous travel conditions and caused more than 500 flight cancellations. A blast of much colder air was following the storm. The National Weather Service said the snow, which first fell in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa on Friday, would head northeast into Canada late Saturday after moving through Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. In the southern Wisconsin town of Janesville, between 10 and 20 inches of snow had fallen by late

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sonnier: Sister: ‘He did the deed. It’s done. You’re sorry? So?’ FROM page A1 of Covenant Medical Center. Prosecutors said Dixon paid three 100-ounce silver bars and two Cuban Cigars to his business partner, David Neal Shepard, to kill Sonnier, who was dating Dixon’s ex-girlfriend, Richelle Shetina. Sonnier’s sister, Missy Bartlett, and his sons, Dallas Sonnier, James Sonnier and Phillip Prestwood, told reporters the verdict brings to a close their three-year struggle to obtain justice. This interview was edited for length and clarity. The full version is available at lubbockonline. com. Q: It’s a day later, how are you feeling right now? Is that enough time to process everything that’s been going on? Dallas Sonnier: Yes. I processed it about ... After I was done crying (at the trial), I processed it. I’ve been waiting for this for so long. I’ve been waiting for this moment. I waited to give that statement for years ever since he was arrested the morning of my dad’s funeral. I processed it. I was ready. And he deserved everything I gave him. Q: When police told you the case involved a murder-for-hire plot with a love triangle, could you believe your father was involved in anything like this? DS: When I got the call from (Lubbock police detective) Zach Johnson that Dixon and Shepard had been arrested, I knew 100 percent that they had arrested the right guys. Because there was no one else who could have even possibly done this. There was nobody else. I learned over time what had happened and how. But my dad didn’t know he was being followed, didn’t know he was being stalked, surveilled, or talked about and certainly he didn’t know he was about to be killed. And when he came home that day, he was ambushed in his house out of nowhere with no warning. Phillip Prestwood: With what Dallas said, the story made sense, too. What Paul Reynolds had said (about Shepard and Dixon) and the reason behind it made sense, you know. And oftentimes, these murders occur because of jealousy or ... The suspect is always someone you know. So we knew it was likely an exboyfriend, and it all kind of matched up. James Sonnier: I think it’s just a testament to the Lubbock Police Department that on the 11th this is a complete whodunit, There’s no reason that my dad is slaughtered in his home. There’s no connection to him. It’s a complete and utter baffling mystery. And before even the funeral, they had arrested the two men responsible for this. So they were able, in four days, to have, by doing professional and honest police work, to put

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Dr. Thomas Dixon, right, leaves the courtroom during a morning recess Wednesday in his capital murder trial at the Lubbock County Courthouse. He was found guilty. it together and arrest the men responsible for this. I think that’s an incredible testament to the Lubbock Police Department. DS: And I remember being so pissed off at the funeral because I had no idea who these people were. I had never met them. I had never heard of them. My dad told us everything. He was not shy about his relationships with us as a family. There wasn’t anything for him to hide. He was very proud of the women he dated. And enjoyed his time with them and his relationships. And these two guys were stalking him and killed him and he never even knew them. He had heard of an exboyfriend of Richelle’s. Never met him, couldn’t put a name to the face. He didn’t know him. And that just made me so angry. Q: There was testimony from (Sonnier’s coworker) Marylu Trevino who said days before the murder Joseph Sonnier appeared nervous about something. DA: I can explain that. So in the days leading up to my dad’s death — totally unrelated — he was dealing with the fact that he had come to the realization that he was not going to marry Richelle. He had made a decision in his mind following the trip to Paris. And so that’s what was bothering him because he was so burned up about it inside. He felt horrible and he didn’t know how to do it without hurting her and he knew he was going to hurt her when he told her the truth. And so that’s what he was dealing with and it was driving him crazy. Q: He was mulling over how to break up with her? DS: That’s right. When somebody dies, they give you the phone afterwards

and they don’t delete any of the text messages or phone calls or anything. I went through the phone and I can tell he’s agonizing about this. Q: In a sense, maybe a couple more days and he would have broken up with her, all this would have (been avoided)? DS: Yup. I’m not sure Richelle would have ever taken Dixon back. PP: (Dixon) maybe would have backed off. DS: Yes. Q: What were your feelings about the first trial ending in a mistrial? JS: I think in the moment it was devastating because we hadn’t really anticipated or thought that was even an option. But immediately afterwards, we went down and we talked to (Lubbock County District Attorney) Matt Powell and the district attorney’s office and it was very clear to us that they were still as committed to seeking justice and following this through and making sure that this just did not get brushed aside. And so, as horrible as it was I think there was a sense of conviction in that room that we were just going to come back and do this again. And we would get the right outcome. Q: (Dixon’s defense attorneys) sent out a statement maintaining Dixon’s innocence and they’re planning to file an appeal. What are your thoughts about that? DS: Look, I’m not a big fan of the defense’s strategy. From a strategic perspective, and also from an

emotional perspective, I thought they were underhanded at times. That said, they’re defense attorneys and they’re doing their jobs and at the end of the day you can’t fault them for it. Also, Mike Dixon is in charge of every situation that touches him. He’s in charge of David Shepard during this whole process, and he is in charge of his defense strategy. Watching him whisper into the ear of (defense attorneys Frank Sellers and Dan Hurley) constantly, during every cross and direct, sending them notes, pouring over (Lubbock County Medical Examiner) Dr. (Sridhar) Natarajan’s blood spatter articles, everything was nauseating because he’s putting forth such an effort to defend himself for things that have nothing to do with the direct issue of “Is he involved in this?” And so that is infuriating for us to watch him deny his own involvement over and over and over again. Getting up on the stand, and talking about not being wrong to put a camera in somebody’s house and things like that. That was hard for us. Q: Do you think you’d ever, after all this, accept an apology from Dixon if he shows remorse? JS: He has offered a form of an apology from the

witness stand that is only in service of him evading justice for murdering my father. So I would have a hard time ever accepting an apology from that man. Because when his lips move, he’s lying. PP: Everything he does has some ulterior motive, it’s all counterfeit. Missy Bartlett: I don’t care if he’s sorry. He did the deed. It’s done. You’re sorry? So? DS: He has had opportunity after opportunity, Mike Dixon, to make this right or to at least come to the table with an admission of guilt. And for him to fight it the way he did it’s disgusting to us. Q: How would you tell your children about your father? What part of his legacy would you want them to know about? DS: When I was a kid, I really loved movies. And when we turned 10, 11, 12, 13, something in there, my dad took us on a manto-man trip wherever we wanted to go. I chose Los Angeles, And he took me. ... I was obsessed — this is embarrassing — but I was obsessed with the movie “Pretty Woman.” And so we stayed at the Reg-BevWil, The Regency Beverly Wilshire hotel, and he took me to Universal Studios, Disney Studio and things like that. We did the tours of the studios, and I was 10 years old, and he was

smart enough and savvy enough to identify his 10year-old son was going to probably be in the movie business and he was going to do anything and everything to support it no matter how crazy it sounded that he didn’t really know anyone in the business so he really couldn’t help other than just pure guidance. So I’ll look back fondly on stuff like that forever. JS: The thing I think about the most about my father was the way that he treated other people. Just the genuine core decency, respect, care, compassion that he treated everybody that came across his path. It didn’t matter who it was: A friend a colleague, a waiter at a restaurant. He just had this sense of treating other people with a dignity and a respect that I think is the most important value that I want to pass on to my son. PP: I appreciate his ability to set long-term goals and really follow through with them. He never got caught up in the immediate or the moment or how he felt at the time, he always persevered, and took the long view and did really well because of that. And that’s really impressive how he did that from the beginning. gabriel.monte@lubbockonline.com  766-8707 Follow Gabe on Twitter @AJ_GabeMonte

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Scurry County economic leader on booms, busts:

Snyder ‘like a reverse beach’ BUSINESS/Bill Lavers advises not to worry about drop in sales tax income; new revenue amount similar to long-term average BY josie musico a-j media

SNYDER — County Judge Ricky Fritz wanted to give his fellow Scurry Countians the same pep talk he gave them

two years ago. Then, the local unemployment rate was down to 2.7 percent, and oil prices were a pleasing $100 a barrel. The economy is a bit slower today, but Fritz is optimistic

about a recovery. The judge told visitors at a town hall meeting Tuesday night some geophysical reLavers search suggests Scurry County contains abundant natural resources that will help put the county back in the spotlight when the market even-

tually repairs. “It doesn’t help us now with $40 oil, but at some point it will,” he said. “The speech I made two years ago, I hope I can make again in two years.” The ups and downs in Snyder’s economic history are mostly “ups.” At the height of the oil boom, the percentage SEE SNYDER, page A13

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Karla Corrales writes down a word during the Sigma Delta Pi annual Lubbock Spanish Spelling Bee Championship at the Texas Tech International Cultural Center on Saturday. Corrales won the event.

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Spanish spelling bee championshipround words: clorhídrico hiato isósceles terráqueo homófono crustáceo

OUR KIDS/Terra Vista sixth-grader defends title, wins third Spanish spelling bee championship BY josie musico a-j media

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María Julia Morales spells a word during Saturday’s Spanish spelling bee. Morales won third place. Left, Naomi Stone won second place and advances to the national contest. Above left, Karla Corrales, Naomi Stone and María Julia Morales sit on the stage.

Eleven-year-old Karla Corrales won Lubbock’s fifth Spanish Spelling Bee yet again, but not without effort. The Terra Vista Middle School sixth-grader defended her championship Saturday morning, taking the competition for the third year in a row. The past few days since she learned she’d advanced from her campus-level bee had been consumed with practice. “They texted my mom on Wednesday, and my mom was like, ‘You better study, girl,’ ” she said. Karla spent two hours each day reviewing her word list, then taking practice quizzes with her mother. And while winning was nothing new, it was still fun. “I’m really excited,” she said. SEE BEE, page A16

A 51-year-old Lubbockite was killed in a crash near Abernathy. Page A12

ICYMI: Top 3 Local Stories of Week Frenship to be area's lone 6A school in UIL realignment Frenship will be the Lubbock area’s lone 6A school. The UIL released its reclassifcation and realignment conference cutoff numbers for 2016-17 and 2017-18 Friday. http://bit.ly/1XfhC5N

Teen arrested on murder charge in connection with 4-year-old's death A teen was arrested on a murder charge Thursday evening following a Child Protective Services investigation. http://bit.ly/1I0wiUN

Dixon found guilty of capital murder, sentenced to life without parole As he sat in the witness stand Wednesday, finally able to confront the man behind his father’s murder three years ago, Dallas Sonnier gave Thomas Michael Dixon a new nickname: “Mike Guilty.” http://bit.ly/1S53eLX

Current Events Quiz

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What issue sparked debate and led dozens of U.S. governors and the House to speak out against it in light of recent events?

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What building in Mali did Islamic extremists attack Friday, leaving at least 20 people, including one American, dead after a 7-hour siege?

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What item led French investigators to the Paris suburb Saint-Denis — and the alleged ringleader of last week’s attacks? (Please see answers on Page A12)

Social Media Story: Multiple visible injuries to dead child noted in autopsy Readers on the A-J Facebook had a lot to say about a 4-year-old’s death and the investigation results that followed: From Candice Berlanga: “This brought me to tears. This poor child had been abused and neglected all her life. Prayers for this little angel in heaven wrapped now in the arm of the loving Heavenly Father.” From Gracie Talamantez: “This brings so much pain in my heart. I have a 4 year old little girl, and to see another little life taken away her age breaks my heart. I wouldn’t dare to hurt my baby in such a way. And for the father to still leave her in her hands after the little girl told her father about her being mistreated, he is just as much to blame. I’m sure she would still be live this day if he would just have protected her.” From Jeanette DeLeon: “In disbelief someone would do such a horrific thing to their own child. So glad sweet angel is no longer suffering.” Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for lubbockonline.com, redraiders.com, lonestarvarsity.com, jobs.lubbockonline.com .

Celebrity News Rapper Snoop Dogg helps deliver 1,500 turkeys in Inglewood LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg helped deliver more than 1,500 turkeys to families in Inglewood. Mayor James Butts told KNBCTV the rapper joined him for Thursday’s giveaway at an indoor arena and that he took pictures with Dogg hundreds of people at the event. This is the second year the rapper has helped Inglewood pass out the turkeys to families in need. Last year, the rapper asked the city what he could do to give back to the community, where his production crew is headquartered.

Duggar sisters star in 3 specials airing on TLC in December

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Redline Cheer & Dance Regional Competition — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. David Berkeley — 7:15 p.m., Melissa Grimes’ home, 1707 33rd St. $20. (806) 4419128. Reckless Kelly — 8 p.m., The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. (806) 762-3233. $20. Acoustic Night with Matt Morgan — 9 p.m., Freaky Tiki Tavern, 2512 Texas. 21+

Sunday Song Swap with Thomas Walker — 1 p.m., Bootlegger’s Lounge, 2309 N. Frankford Ave. TTU School of Music’s Band Spectacular — 7:30 p.m., Hemmle Recital Hall at the Tech School of Music. (806) 834-4829.

Monday

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Like A Storm, From Ashes to New, Stitched Up Heart and Failure Anthem. — 7 p.m., Jake’s Sports Café and Backroom, 5025 50th St. $5.

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Jim Dixon, Stephen St. Claire, Ronnie Eaton — 11 p.m., The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., (806) 762-1185. Texas Tech Symphony Orchestra — 7:30 p.m., Texas Tech School of Music’s Hemmle Recital Hall. Free. (806) 834-4829.

Wednesday

11/25

Hunter Hutchinson Band — 11 p.m., The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly

Ave., (806) 762-1185. Outlier — 6:30 p.m., Mean Woman Grill, 2103 Fourth St., (806) 3689472.

Thursday

11/26

West Garza — 11:30 a.m., Mean Woman Grill, 2103 Fouth St., (806) 3689472. Donnie Ray Band & Element — 9 p.m., Jake’s Sports Café and Backroom, 5025 50th St. (806) 6875253. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Country Dance Contest — 9

p.m., Wild West, 2216 I-27, (806) 741-3031. $5, no cover for women 18+.

Friday

11/27 Tribute to Michael Jackson, Elton John, Prince, And Guns N’ Roses — 7:30 p.m., The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. (806) 762-3233.

Saturday

11/28

South Austin Moonlighters with James Cook — 10 p.m., The Blue Light Live, 1806

Buddy Holly Ave., (806) 762-1185. Ryan Bingham — 7:30 p.m., Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. (806) 762-3233.

Looking ahead

Carol Concert — Dec. 2, 8 p.m., Hemmle Recital Hall, 2624 18th St. (806) 8340939 or (806) 742-2011. 57th annual Carol of Lights — Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Circle at Texas Tech University. The Mulligan Brothers — Dec. 1, 11 p.m., The Blue Light

Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., (806) 762-1185. Messiah: The Lubbock Chorale — Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Broadway Church of Christ, 1924 Broadway. (806) 7702000. $35. Between the Buried and Me — Dec. 4, 7 p.m. at the Lone Star Pavilion, 602 E. 19th St. Enslaved, Intronaut and Native Construct open. Tickets: $24 (includes $4 service charge) at Ralph’s Records and dinproductions.com. (806) 795-3322, (806) 749-2204.

NEW YORK (AP) — From the rubble of TLC’s canceled “19 Kids and Counting” now rises “Jill and Jessa: Counting On.” The three specials will air Dec. 13, 20 and 27, the TLC network announced Friday. These specials focus on Jill (Duggar) Dillard as she moves to Central America with her family for missionary work, and Jessa (Duggar) Seewald starts a family of her own.

Celine Dion to pay tribute to Paris at American Music Awards LOS ANGELES (AP) — Celine Dion will honor the victims of the attacks in Paris at Sunday’s American Music Awards. ABC and Dick Clark Productions say that Dion will perform a rendition of Edith Piaf’s “Hymne à L’Amour” in French at the Dion ceremony to pay tribute to those affected by last week’s attacks. American Music Awards producer Larry Klein says the ceremony’s producers wanted to show solidarity. Jennifer Lopez is set to host and perform at Sunday’s fan-favorite ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Other performers include Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Gwen Stefani, Coldplay, One Direction and Carrie Underwood. The awards air at 7 p.m. on ABC.

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University String Orchestra Concert — 3 p.m., Texas Tech School of Music, Hemmle Recital Hall, 2624 18th St. (806) 834-0939. TTU Band Spectacular — 7:30 p.m., Texas Tech School of Music, Hemmle Recital Hall, 2624 18th St. (806) 834-0939. Oak Canyon Dance — 2 p.m., Museum of Texas Tech, 3301 Fourth St. Meditation and Prayers for World Peace — 10:30-11:30a.m. KMC-Texas-Lubbock, 6701 Aberdeen Ave., Suite No. 4. Meditation for everyone. Free. 757-2499. Unit Bridge Game — 1:30 p.m. Bridge Center, 2563 74th St. $5. 792-5602.

Monday Bridge-Monterey 49ers Bridge Club — 1 p.m. Bridge Center, 2563 74th St. $5. 792-5602. Caprock China Club — 1 p.m. Diane’s Art and China, 1303 82nd St. China painting lessons. 796-2049 or 787-9322. DivorceCare Recovery — 7 p.m. LakeRidge United Methodist Church, 4701 82nd St. Call to register for free child care. 794-

4015, ext. 556. Exercise Class — 6-7 p.m. First Church of the Nazarene, 6110 Chicago Ave. Free. Focuses on strength, flexibility and endurance. Easy on the knees. 790-3651. Jazzercise — 8:45 and 4:30 p.m. YWCA, 3101 35th St. All ages welcome. 794-3118. Jazzercise — 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Jazzercise Center, 3101 35th St. 787-3398. Ministry for Veterans — 7 to 10 p.m., Metropolitan Community Church, 4501 University Ave., every Monday. For veterans only. (806) 775-3049. Modern Square Dancing Classes — 7:309:30 p.m. LASRDF Dance Center, 2305 120th St. Couples, singles and teens welcome. 799-1324, 799-6734. Taekwondo — 6 p.m. Maggie Trejo Center, 3200 Amherst St. All ages. First lesson free, $25 a month. 767-2705. The Pride of West Texas Show Chorus of Sweet Adelines International — 7 p.m. Indiana Avenue Baptist Church North Campus, 8315 Indiana Ave. This group of women sings four-part harmony, barbershop style. Visitors and prospective members are welcome. 799-7464.

Transform Your Life —7-8:30 p.m. Bodhichitta Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6701 Aberdeen Ave. Adults, $10 and $5 for students. 787-2499. UMC Wellness Classes — Strictly Strength at 8 a.m., Yoga — Ping at 9:15 a.m., Mobility and Balance at 10:35 a.m., Int. Line Dance at 10:40 a.m., Total Body at noon, Basic Line Dance at 1:10 ap.m., Intro to Wellness at 2 p.m., Shape Up at 5:30 p.m., Yoga at 5:30 p.m., and Learn to Dance with Jim and Linda at 6:30 p.m. $5, UMC Activities Center, 5217 82nd St., Room 128. (806) 783-8829. Zumba — 6:30 p.m. Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst St. Ages teen and older. $15 a month. 767-2705. Zumba — 8:30 a.m. Studio 57, 5701 Slide Road, Unit C. All ages. $5 per class. 7855701.

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Officials ID 51-yearold dead in crash south of Abernathy By Sarah rafique a-j media

A 51-year-old from Lubbock died after a two-vehicle crash just before noon Saturday near Abernathy, according to officials. The crash occurred at 11:52 a.m. about a mile and a half south of Abernathy, on the east service road of Interstate 27, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Vivian Lynne McKinney, 51, of Lubbock was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials said McKinney was driving a 2015 Jeep southbound on the east

service road when the Jeep drifted into the northbound lane, where a cotton module truck was traveling. The driver of the truck went into the east barrow ditch to avoid a collision with McKinney’s Jeep. However, the Jeep continued across northbound lanes and collided with the module truck. McKinney was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the module truck was not injured. Officials continue to investigate the accident. sarah.rafique@lubbockonline.com  766-2159 Follow Sarah on Twitter @SarahRafique

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Karen Nantz LUBBOCK-Our beloved wife and mother, Karen, 73, went to be with her Lord on Nov. 19, 2015. Private burial will be in Woodrow, Texas. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m. at Agape Funeral Chapel with Pastor Stacy Ward officiating. Karen was born March 5, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas to Wallace and Bess (Keith) Warfield. She was married 54 years to George L. Nantz. Karen is survived by her husband; daughter and son-in-law, Kerri and Paul Siau, of Lubbock; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Pat York, of Chandler, AZ; grandsons, Jacob Siau, Jackson and Keaton York; brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Diana Warfield; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Kathleen Warfield; brother-in-law and wife, Melburn and Eunice Nantz; and sister-in-law and husband, Linda and Ron Shagula. The family would like to thank the staff at UMC Southwest Cancer Center and University Medical Center, for their loving care of Karen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.

Alyrah Laura Sanchez LUBBOCK-Alyrah Laura Sanchez, 4, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, in Lubbock. Services for Alyrah will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at La Trinidad United Methodist Church with Pastor Sammy Espinoza officiating. Burial will follow in the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Broadway Funeral Directors. There will be a prayer service held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at the Chapel of Broadway Funeral Directors. Alyrah was born Aug. 14, 2011, in Lubbock to Isaac Sanchez and Andrea Rivera. She loved horses, singing, dancing, and taking care of her baby dolls. She was a sparkle of joy that shined brighter than many and she was taken from this world at too early of an age. Although she was just a child, her smile and personality will be something that will live on in the memory of those who loved her so. She is survived by her mother, Andrea Rivera of Lubbock; her father, Isaac Sanchez of Lubbock; two brothers, Daylynn Rodriguez, Leonard Rodriguez, both of Lubbock; two sisters, Mia Sanchez, and Gabby Dominguez, both of Lubbock; grandparents, Martha Sanchez, Guadalupe Flores, Larry Deleon and Laura Martinez, and Andy Rivera; and great-grandparents, Vicky Vasquez, and J.J. and Teresa Pena.

Evonne Carlisle Gordon LUBBOCK-Evonne Carlisle Gordon, 88, of Lubbock passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. She was born Sept. 20, 1927, in Anson, Texas, to W.A. and Allie (Northcutt) Bowles. She married Wright Carlisle in Ralls in 1947 and later married Ed Gordon. Evonne was a member of First United Methodist Church in Ralls for many years. She previously modeled for J.C. Penney and worked in retail sales for years. Evonne was a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Wright Carlisle; her second husband, Ed Gordon; four brothers; and six sisters. Evonne is survived by her two sons, Mike Carlisle and wife, Dannie of Lubbock; Keith Carlisle of Dallas; two grandsons, Scott Carlisle and wife, Darcy of Amarillo, Skipper Carlisle and wife, Christal of Ropesville; three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Barrett and Cooper Carlisle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Evonne is also survived by lifelong friend, Jean Mayes of Lubbock and by her two previous foreign exchange students, Moni and Afsaneh. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Adams Funeral Home in Ralls. Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at First United Methodist Church in Ralls, with burial following in the Ralls Cemetery under the care of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. The family requests memorials made to Ralls First United Methodist Church or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfuneral.com.

Robert Wayne McDonald LUBBOCK-Robert Wayne McDonald of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, at the age of 60. He was born Dec. 2, 1954, in Superior, Ariz., to Glynn Vernon and Geraldine (Conner) McDonald. He was previously employed through the local MHMR and Goodwill Industries; he also was an avid Texas Tech fan. Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Wendal McDonald of Lubbock; sister, Mary Ann Bailey of Conroe; and several nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Glynn and Geraldine; and a sister, Jerrie Sissom. No services scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 38016, Albany, NY, 12203. Please celebrate the life of Robert by visiting www.combestfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Dura Ryals ARDMORE, OK-On Nov. 18, 2015, Dura Belle (Dude) Ryals passed peacefully from this life into Heaven, joining her late husband of 70 years, Cecil O. Ryals. Dura Belle was born Sept. 1, 1923, in Wynnewood, Okla., to the late George Richard Black and Ever Gertrude (Holland) Black. An only child she grew up in Wynnewood, and graduated third in her class from Wynnewood High School. Dura Belle and Cecil O'Neal "C.O." Ryals were married Nov. 6, 1943, in Corpus Christi, Texas and made their home in Denver City, Texas After raising her family, Dura Belle continued her education and obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from The College of the Southwest in Hobbs, N.M. She taught first grade in the Denver City, Texas, Independent School System until she retired. After living in Denver City, Texas for some 63 years, she and C.O. moved to Ardmore in 2010, and were members of the Southwest Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy Neal Gourley of Ardmore; her son, George Henry Ryals of Del Rio, Texas; grandchildren, Wade Gourley of Oklahoma City, Cher Lorentz of Ardmore and Jace Clark of Lubbock, Texas; as well as eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three grandsons, David Ryals, Kevin Ryals and Vincent Harold Gourley III. Funeral services for Dura Belle will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at the Southwest Baptist Church, with Rev. Bruce Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery with the assistance of Wade Gourley, Brandon Gourley, Vince Gourley, Tommy Lorentz, Brady Lorentz and Park VanNest serving as pallbearers. A time of visitation and support for family and friends will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22nd, at Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home. The family requests that charitable donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project; or the Southwestern Pharmacy Alumni Foundation; or the Oklahoma Pharmacy Education Foundation. Services have been entrusted to Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home and Crematory, where condolences to the family may be sent online at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.

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Velera Goode LUBBOCK-Velera Goode, 89, passed away on Nov. 20, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Exa Mote and Robert E. Lee Goode; sister, Nancy Thompson; brothers, John Goode, Wagner Goode and Dayton Goode. Her survivors include a sister, Merdrith Fritz of Frankfort, IL; and many, many nieces and nephews. Velera was born in Woodrow, Texas. She worked as a bookkeeper for Fleming Gas Company and Hester's Office Supply. Velera has been a member of First United Methodist Church in Lubbock for 70 years. She will be dearly missed by all. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Resthaven Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. in the City of Lubbock Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com. Eugene G. Paden LUBBOCK-Eugene "Gene" Paden passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. We will gather for fellowship and remembrance from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Graveside services with military honors will be on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in the Sacul Cemetery. A tribute of Gene's life may be found at www.memorialdesigners.net, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family. Gene was born on Aug. 31, 1924, to the late James and Dixie (Barbour) Paden in Lyman, OK. Gene grew up during the depression and his family moved often for his father to find work. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and following discharge he met the love of his life, Wonice Brooks. They married on Aug. 16, 1946, in Paris, Texas. The couple moved to Lubbock in 1953 and Gene owned and operated a paint contracting business and painted many buildings in Lubbock. Gene was an outdoorsman and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and shooting BB guns on Friday nights. Along with his parents and wife, Gene is preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Harold Paden. Gene is survived by his two daughters, Terry and husband, Jim Fountain and Tammy and husband, Dwain Neff; a sister, Lola Dee Chernushek, all of Lubbock; four grandchildren, Shawn Fountain of Lubbock, Ami Neff of Dallas, Matthew and wife, Rebecca Fountain of Lubbock, and Derek Neff of Houston; numerous beloved nieces and nephews; and his loyal companion, Coco. Memorials are suggested to the Lubbock Meals on Wheels or the Wounded Warrior Program. We would like to thank Gene's caregivers, Ollie "the captain", Linda and Elia for the loving care given to him during these last months and days. You all were a special blessing to our family.

Odell Williams LUBBOCK-Odell Williams, 98, of Lubbock died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at her residence. She was born Dec. 1, 1916, in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Visitation will be 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Ossie Curry Chapel. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Ossie Curry Funeral Home. She married Mannie Williams, Sr. on Jan. 13, 1938, in Lubbock; he preceded her in death along with children, Elaine Simon, Jerry Williams, Billie Phillips and L.B. Carter. Survivors include children, Hattie, Mannie Jr., and Letittia, all of Lubbock; Ray of Dallas, Geary Lynn and Dewayne of Austin; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, family and friends. Mary Ann Huval LUBBOCK-Services for Mary Ann Huval, 66, of Lubbock will be Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel at Broadway Funeral Directors, 1901 Broadway, with Alan Ehlo, officiating as master of ceremonies. Interment will follow in City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Broadway Funeral Directors. The family will have visitation at Broadway Funeral Directors on Sunday evening, Nov. 22, 2015, from 6 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Huval passed away Nov. 19, 2015, in Lubbock. She was born June 17, 1949, in Pensacola, FL, to the late Germain and Estelle Courchesne. She later moved to and was raised in Lubbock. She went on to marry Phil Huval on Sept. 1, 1972, in Lubbock. Mary Ann was an independent but private soul. She was a good judgment of character, and was fiercely loyal and protective of her family. She raised pure-bred show dogs for 35 years and worked twenty plus years as an accounts manager for TEGA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Germain and Estelle Courchesne. Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Phil Huval of Lubbock; her two sons, David Huval of Lewisville and Germain Huval of Ft. Worth; two daughters, Nicole Dewey of Savanah, GA, and Stephanie Farmer of Lewisville; as well as her granddaughter, Chloe Alice Huval. Ella Mae Fox Dyer LUBBOCK-Ella Mae Fox Dyer, 91, of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2015. She was born on March 3, 1924, in Ringgold, Texas to the late James Robert and Josie Mae (Linton) Fox. Mrs. Dyer was a homemaker and longtime beautician in Lubbock. She had two big loves; her family first and flowers. Ella became a Christian in 1985, faithfully serving her Lord and Savior. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in Sanders Memorial Chapel with Reverend Randy Holman officiating. Entombment will follow in Peaceful Gardens Cemetery under the personal care of Sanders Funeral Home of Lubbock. A visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Sanders Funeral Home, 1420 Main St. Lubbock, Texas. Mrs. Dyer is preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Dyer; second husband, Geza Zettley; and one son, David M. Dyer. Those left to cherish her memory are one son, Warren M. Dyer and wife, Kay of Lubbock, Texas; one daughter, Torrella Christensen and husband, Terry of Dickinson, Texas; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the South Plains Food Bank, 4612 Locust Ave, Lubbock, TX 79404.

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Hurshel W. Harston AMARILLO-Funeral services for Hurshel W. Harston, 83, of Amarillo will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at Bartley Memorial Chapel with Rev. Rick Carston officiating. Burial will follow in Lockney Cemetery under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home of Plainview. A visitation will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Mr. Harston passed away Friday, Nov. 20, in Amarillo. He was born Oct. 2, 1932, in New Home, Texas, to Lewis and Eunice Faye Harston. He married Wanda Dorman on July 31, 1950, in Portales, N.M. He was owner of RDA Beauty Supplies for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Harston of Amarillo; one son, Bob Harston of Amarillo; one daughter, Wanda Darlene Caylor and husband, Mike of Amarillo; three grandchildren, Craig Caylor and wife, Judith, Daniele Harston, and T.J. Harston and wife, Lauren; five great grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bobby Harston; and one sister, Patsy Hooper.

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Death Notices Joy Bowman, 70, of Denver City died Nov. 20, 2015. Services are pending with Ratliff Funeral Home of Denver City. Judie Kristina Brown, 62, of Snyder died Nov. 16, 2015. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home of Snyder. Donald Gray of Lubbock died Nov. 16, 2015. No services are scheduled at this time. Mary Ann Huval, 66, of Lubbock died Nov. 19, 2015. Services are pending with Broadway Funeral Directors. Lois Evelyn Laminack, 88, of Paducah died Nov. 17, 2015. Services will be 2 p.m. today

at the Church of Christ in Paducah. Zapata Funeral Home of Paducah. Kathy Mullins, 53, of Ralls died Nov. 6, 2015. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Ralls Church of Christ. Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. Karen Sue Nantz, 73, of Lubbock died Nov. 19, 2015. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Agape Funeral Chapel. Agape Funeral Chapel. Ann Rhodes Walton, 87, of Snyder died Nov. 17, 2015. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home of Snyder.

SNYDER: Consumer spending near $700M FROM page A11 of jobless Scurry Countians dropped to less than half the national average, and sales tax revenues soared. But the good times had side effects. Snyder suffered a housing shortage, and non-oil-related industries such as the local prison and hospital had trouble finding enough staff. Then came the oil downturn. Last year, consumer spending in the city totaled more than $695 million, according to figures from the state comptroller’s office. The first quarter of this year yielded just over $125 million, significantly less than any of 2014’s four quarters. That means if sales continue at the same lower rate, 2015’s total spending will be nearly 42 percent lower than 2014’s. Sales tax revenue that goes toward the Development Corporation of Snyder reflects that drop, said Bill Lavers, the group’s director. He compared Snyder to a tourist town in which visitors work rather than play. “We’re like a reverse beach — if they’re not working, they’re not spending,” he said. Lavers was also quick

to remind neighbors 2013 and 2014’s revenue was extra high. While lower, this year is more in line with the long-term average. “We’re behind, but we’re doing just fine if you look at the five-year average,” he said. “We’re in third place against the top two years we’ve ever had in this community — I’m OK with that.” And at 3.8 percent, Scurry County’s unemployment rate is higher than it was a year or two ago, but still below average for Texas and the U.S. Construction and hospitality jobs seem to have replaced some of those lost in the oilfield. “If you’re looking for a good-paying job, this is the place to look,” Lavers said. Snyder’s mayor reflected the optimism of his fellow city leaders. “I want to see Snyder grow,” Tony Wofford said. “We can make things happen. That’s my vision — using the talented people we have here to accomplish great things in this city.” josephine.musico@lubbockonline.com l 766-8796 www.facebook.com/pages/ Region-Agriculture Follow Josie on Twitter @josiemusico

Former South Korean President Kim Young-sam, 87, dies By Hyung-jin Kim Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea — Former President Kim Young-sam, who formally ended decades of military rule in South Korea and accepted a massive international bailout during the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis, died Sunday. He was 87. The chief of Seoul National University Hospital, Oh Byung-Hee, told a televised briefing that Kim died there

early Sunday. He said Kim is believed to have suffered from a severe blood infection and acute heart failure before he died. Kim was taken to the hospital on Thursday due to a high fever, Oh said. In recent years, Kim had been treated at the hospital for stroke, angina and pneumonia, Oh added. Kim was an important figure in South Korea’s pro-democracy movement and opposed the country’s military dictators for decades.

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QuickOpinion Texas Tech and the Lubbock ISD signed an agreement to make Estacado High School an Early College High School campus. Students will have the opportunity to earn 60 college hours in dual credit high school courses without tuition. It’s a great program that will allow Estacado students to have a head-start on college with about two years of college credit.

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dergo an EKG, but the bill Heart abnormalities that At-a-glance can cause sudden cardiac n Our position: South Plains residents have prayed for Slaton didn’t get out of committee arrest are rare, but the re- football player Xavier Ramirez and followed his story in A-J in the Senate. Media reports since he suffered cardiac arrest on Oct. 23 in An estimated 175 of the cent case involving Slaton the second half of a game. He had a rare heart abnormality. High School football player The state of Texas doesn’t require EKGs of student athletes, 1,247 school districts in a growing number of Texas school districts — about 17 Texas are doing EKGs or Xavier Ramirez shows they but percent of them — are paying for the screenings. Protecting arranging for a screening can strike unexpectedly student health makes the costs worthwhile, even though the number of students with heart defects are rare. program, said Mary Deand bring great danger. n Why you should care: If a heart problem can be discovDuring the third quarter ered early and prevent the death of a student athlete from Bauche, chief executive officer of Who We Play For, a of an Oct. 23 game between a fatal cardiac arrest, the screening that identified the problem has immeasurable value. non-profit organization that Slaton and Brownfield, n For more information: Log on to our website, www.lubRamirez suffered a cardiac bockonline.com, and enter the words “LISD heart-screen- partners with districts for student EKGs. arrest. Trainers and para- ing” in the search box. Who We Play For is fundmedics performed CPR for Editorials represent the opinion of the Avalanche-Journal ed by grants, donations, nearly 30 minutes and used Editorial Board, which consists of Publisher Brandon Hughes, Vice President of Audience Darci Heiskell and fundraisers and a charge a defibrillator. Editorial Page Editor Joe Gulick. of $15 per EKG, DeBauche He was transported to a said. The first year of school Lubbock hospital, where he was diagnosed with a heart condition called districts’ EKGs are paid by grants, she said. That’s significant, because the first year is the most anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery. He underwent surgery in Houston and is currently re- expensive because all athletes are tested. In subsequent years, only incoming students and athletes covering. The danger of such heart conditions makes rou- who transfer into the district need to be tested. Lubbock was one of the early schools to provide tine electrocardiogram screening for high school athletes sound advantageous. But the rarity of screenings, she said. Others that are giving screenthe condition raises the question of whether such ings or preparing to schedule them include the screenings are overkill and are not cost-effective. Lubbock-Cooper, Amarillo, Beaumont, Midland, Lubbock Independent School District officials Big Spring and Crane ISDs. In the case of the Lubbock ISD, each high school decided on the side of caution in 2012 when the board of trustees approved a contract to have EKGs has a machine and the athletic trainers administer the EKGs, which are forwarded to a cardiologist for all 1,500 of its student-athletes. “We just feel like this is very well worth the in- for review, DeBauche said. If an EKG is abnormal, the cardiologist refers vestment. This can actually save a life, so we are very pleased and proud,” said then-LISD Superin- further testing, which usually is an echocardiogram, she said. tendent Karen Garza. EKGs won’t catch every potential problem, but The first-year cost for the school district was estimated at $27,000, which included $12,000 to lease there’s an 86 percent detection rate when EKGs are given, DeBauche said. four EKG machines — one for each high school. Even though heart conditions are rare, adminisAll LISD athletes were already taking yearly physicals under University Interscholastic League tering EKGs could be the difference between life rules, so the EKG tests — which aren’t required by and death to a student athlete. Judging by the growing number of school districts the UIL — became one more element of the physiparticipating in them, school officials are agreeing cals. In April, the Texas House passed HB767, which athlete safety is worth the additional expense for would have required all high school athletes to un- the screenings.

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Re: The news article “Time to care now,” A-J, Nov. 15. I have a problem with the front page story about the lack of doctors in counties around Lubbock and the rural communities across the country. The article does not include or mention physician assistants or nurse practitioners. These primary health care providers are in numerous counties and locations in rural America where physicians won’t go. Just in the counties listed around Lubbock, there are these health care providers giving good quality primary care to those communities. The reason these professions started was due to a physician shortage. We physician assistants and nurse practitioners are well-trained and serve our communities where our fellow colleagues will not go to practice medicine. This article fails to show there is a fix for these rural health communities by professionals who want to be there. I have been serving in a rural health clinic for more than 15 years and have some experience in these matters. The physician assistant profession has been around for more than 40 years with the intent graduates would serve in underserved locations across the country. I would hope in future articles about rural medical needs, they will remember the assistants and nurse practitioners who are serving there.

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Electoral College is what elects presidents The Presidential race is on, and Americans join in the “Grand Delusion.” We may watch every debate, political ad, read articles and research galore, but the sad fact is that as voters, we will not elect the next president. The American people have never elected a president. That privilege is given to the Electoral College, a group of 538 electors chosen by a states’ major political party. The Electoral College was established in 1787 and was preferred to just allowing Congress to pick someone. Each state is allotted electors according to its population. Electors are supposed to vote reflecting the will of the voters they represent, but that is not a hard and fast rule. Some states have a winner-take-all policy. Presidents have been elected against the popular vote majority. There is always talk if doing away with the Electoral College around election time. Make the American people feel like they are part of the process. Distractions such as “hanging chads”, restrictive voter registrations or outdated or obsolete voting machines, the election happens and we are stuck with the electors’ choice. With today’s technology, it would be easy to have a safe, secure method of voting for all Americans, allowing the choice of the president to be that of the will of the American voter. This will never happen because politicians and political parties will never allow the American voter to have that kind of power. That is their domain. This method is much easier to control.

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The assault on Paris by Islamic State on Nov. 13 was an attack on life’s innocent pleasures. The terrorists shot anyone who strayed into their gunsights—ordinary mecs out for a gig, sharing a drink, or watching a football friendly. It could have been any big city. It could have been you. The deadly grasp of IS now reaches far from its base in Syria and Iraq. A day before Paris, suicide bombers killed 43 people in Lebanon. Last month, 224 died when a bomb destroyed a Russian aircraft over Egypt. IS has spread death across the Middle East and north Africa. Paris was scarred by jihadist violence only ten months ago. It became a city whose world-class intelligence service was on high alert — and still IS got through to maim and kill. Plainly and tragically, the world needs to build stronger defenses. The question is how? IS bases its terrorism on a vicious calculation. It believes successful attacks will inspire the would-be Muslim radicals that it is trying to recruit. But it also wants to provoke a backlash in order to convince those same radicals the world despises them and their religion. In February, IS propaganda described a “greyzone” in which some Muslims’ loyalty is divided between radical Islam and a country where they do not feel they completely belong. IS wants terrorism to drive Muslims out of this greyzone and into the black-robed embrace of the Caliphate. The response must be just as calculating. Leading the mourning this week, François Hollande, France’s president, vowed to destroy IS. That is a worthy aim, but a partial one, because other jihadist groups with equally murderous intent will thrive in the violent crevices of the Middle East. The struggle will be long. Countries therefore need policies that they can sustain even as the Middle East remains turbulent and, inevitably, the terrorists sometimes get through. — The Economist

UnitedHealth and Obamacare UnitedHealth Group, the country’s largest health insurer, says it might stop selling plans on state insurance exchanges, citing higher-than-expected costs. This news would be mostly unremarkable except for the fact that those state exchanges are part of Obamacare, and it doesn’t take much to get people hyperventilating about the imminent death of Obamacare and speculating about its ramifications for the 2016 presidential campaign. Sorry to disappoint, but UnitedHealth’s decision — which is tentative — doesn’t mean much. The company covers less than 6 percent of the exchange population; if it does pull out, those people will be able to get other coverage. The only way this would matter to the future of the exchanges would be if other insurers were to follow UnitedHealth’s lead. While that’s possible, it’s unlikely, because the three biggest players — Aetna, Anthem and Humana — depend on the exchanges for more of their business, according to data from Bloomberg Intelligence, and have so far shown no signs that they want out. — BloombergView

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Oman: What’s right with the Arabian Gulf If we are willing to be brutally honest, very few Westerners hear the term “Arab,” “Islamic,” or “Muslim” without some negative thoughts intruding on the thought process. Place the above three terms in front of the word “woman” and the perceptions get worse — evoking images of denied rights, lack of education, and head-to-toe coverings. It was therefore refreshing recently to host Oman’s Ambassador to the U.S., Hunaina al Mughairy, along with former U.S. Ambassador to Oman Frances Cook, to hear about one part of the Middle East where such stereotypes are simply false. These highly dynamic diplomats are both pioneers — Ambassador Hunaina is the first woman ambassador from an Arab state, and Ambassador Cook was the first female U.S. ambassador to an Arab country (and the toughest boss I ever worked for.) The two were here with a delegation of Omani scholars for the 2015 Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center conference co-hosted by Texas Tech University on dryland agriculture. First a bit about Oman — a dry country about the size of New Mexico with a population similar to Oklahoma’s — located along the Arabian (or Persian) Gulf and bordered by Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Iran and Oman share the Straits of Hormuz, through which 25 percent of the world’s oil passes — so it’s a very tough but strategically vital neighborhood. Oman is like the quiet family living in a boisterous apartment building whose neighbors throw the furniture against the walls each night. Several factors make Oman unique. First it’s a “real” country — not like most others in the region which were carved by France and England out of the carcass of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Oman’s history as a state goes back about 1,300 years and includes an empire stretching down East Africa’s coast to Zanzibar and Mombasa, and a successful war against the Portuguese who tried to conquer the country in the 1700s. Oman is also the only majorityMuslim country to follow the Ibadi form of Islam — which historians date as older than either the Sunni or Shia branches. Ibadis are tolerant of other faiths and have never forcibly converted others to their views — thus explaining why they have never been a majority among Muslims. Today, for example, Muscat, Oman’s capital, has two Christian churches as well as a Hindu temple — all built with funds from Oman’s ruling Sultan Qaboos. The 75-year-old Sultan, a graduate of Sandhurst — England’s “West Point” — nudged his ultraconservative father aside in 1970 and has since spent the country’s modest oil revenues on dragging Oman into the modern world. Despite being low-key and shunning the limelight, his results have been quite remarkable. Government ministries, for example, are led and staffed by competent technocrats, including women, and not members of the royal family. In addition, members of the Consultative Assembly are democratically elected and also include women. One of my biggest surprises when visiting an Omani university a few years ago was the large number of female engineering students, since U.S. universities find it difficult to establish anything resembling a gender balance in certain STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines. I recently learned the Omanis actually have the opposite problem: their female students outscore their male counterparts to such an extent on entrance exams that they have established quotas to assure equal male representation. SEE nagy, page A16

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AreaOpinions Time to get used to open carry in Texas If you decide to take a stroll around your neighborhood park after the new year, don’t be alarmed to observe a young woman, perhaps a neighbor, sitting on a bench casually reading on her mobile electronic device, a .380-caliber semiautomatic handgun strapped to her hip. Or, don’t get nervous if you see a man walking his Bichon on a leash while carrying a .45-caliber pistol in a holster on his shoulder. Welcome to the new Texas. At the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, a new law passed by the 84th Texas Legislature and later signed by Gov. Greg Abbott allows Texans to carry any handgun openly or concealed as long as they are licensed by Texas or a state with reciprocity. Under the new law, the handgun must be carried in a shoulder or belt holster. There should be no cause for alarm or reason to call the police. “It’s going to take some getting used to by all of us,” Houston Police Chief Charles A. McClelland Jr., said at a recent open-carry information meeting that attracted 200 people, mostly concealed-carry license holders. Houston Chronicle

Abortion law faces Supreme Court test The U.S. Supreme Court’s Friday decision to hear a case on abortion restrictions adopted by the Texas Legislature won’t lead to a resolution of the bitter social divide over terminating pregnancy. Differences on that question will never be reconciled. Even the terms used to describe it are controversial — to some, abortion at any stage of pregnancy for any reason is akin to murder. But our Constitution and the legal system built around it calls for the Supreme Court to examine such complicated controversies growing out of the laws we adopt and to decide what interpretations best fit the ideals expressed in the nation’s founding document. The decision reached by the high court will not be perfect, but it will decide the fate of the Texas law and set national precedent. That system has worked well, in the long run, for more than two centuries. This will be the first major abortion case heard by the Supreme Court since 2007’s Gonzales v. Carhart. It tests concepts on abortion restrictions laid out in a 1992 decision, Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Sadly, telephones evolve faster than some people I LOOKED WITH utter amazement at that wooden box they had just fitted to the dining room wall and, among other things, was stricken even further by its beauty. We were now owners of a telephone—the only one on our block. Our number was 25 — simply 25 — and it was a private line! The wood itself was polished, looking much like the dining table Mom frequently worked over with a smelly rag and a lot of elbow grease. The attached hardware — a transmitter, crank and receiver — was a mixture of metal and hardened rubber (the forerunner to plastic, I’m guessing) and all black. The bell at the top was shiny like a car bumper — remember car bumpers? — and the mouthpiece was about head high to an adult, one of which I was not yet. This was electronic technology that I believed was the entry point to the Space Age, where Buck Rogers was, up to then, the only explorer. I listened carefully as the telephone man explained to the family how it worked. Actually, I had some knowledge of it, having watched my friend Ray use his grandparents’ phone. As he started to explain about not opening the phone’s front except to replace the battery, my Dad interrupted: “We won’t be doing any of that,” he

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of your persona. My buddies thought I must have had some pull with the phone company, which I’ve certainly never had — then or now. Soon after that, we moved to Denton to begin college (for my wife it was “return to college”). During those days of impoverished matriculation, we not only couldn’t afford a telephone, we could barely rustle up a three-cent stamp. Only one couple living in Vet Village had a phone. and they very graciously made it available to all their neighbors. If you needed to make a long distance call, you’d ask the operator for “time and charges” in order to repay them on the spot. ALL OF WHICH brings me around to my intended topic, that being the arrival last week of my brand-new iPhone 6 which has among its advanced technology all sorts of methodology, the major one of which is how to raise stress to an unexpected level. Getting that new phone brought some excitement in two stages: One, the decision to order it (my old one was three generations removed) and, two, the visual when I unwrapped it. Slim and sleek in its elegant black shell, I could hardly wait to put it into service. Unfortunately, what I learned was how quickly ex-

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citement can sour in the face of frustration. In less than an hour, I would be at once cussing everybody from Steve Jobs to ol’ Alec Bell himself and, through it all, wondering whether I would ever be able to make a phone call. Finally, after an hour of having no success by following the one little sheet of instructions that came with the bleeping thing, I gave up and — with my old phone which was still working — tried to reach one of my granddaughters in Boerne. That I had to settle for their dad was OK because he had a phone just like mine. More than two hours later, I was connected to that Great Beyond which seems to have taken control of my very life. My son, by now mixing his instructing with a bit of post-bedtime yawning, told me all I had left to do was download all my icons from the old phone. He assured me I could handle that. HE WAS PARTIALLY right. One-by-one, I tapped on those little buggers and watched in modified fascination as they crept onto my new screen. Golly, I had no idea how many of ’em I had accumulated, many whose purposes I never figured out. As I was getting one arm through the sleeve of my PJs, I heard a loud “Ding.” Wow! I am receiving my very first text message on

my new iPhone 6! Just as I was wishing I could take a selfie of me reading that landmark note, my mood took a downward spiral: “You’ve used 2 GB more than the 500 MB of your plan and, buddy, this is gonna cost you!” That’s a rough, however accurate, translation. The next morning I called the carrier to ask what the yell was up with that. They explained that I downloaded those icons using The Cloud when I should have done it using Wi-Fi — or, was it the other way around? Whatever. This entire ordeal is what took me back to that happy day all those years ago in Moran, Texas, when that installer explained: “Simply remove the receiver, hold down its hook and turn the crank,” the guy personally demonstrated. Then he got into its only high tech aspect, explaining that the operator would ask what number we wanted and, armed with that information, she’d take it from there. “Wow!” I thought. “What will they think of next?” Sadly, I just paid big bucks for the answer… BURLE PETTIT is editor emeritus of The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Email: burlepettit@sbcglobal.net with the word “column” in the subject line.

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Paris, the City of Light, will Spoiled fruit of liberalism to shine on under terror threat blame for trouble on campus “I believe the light that shines on you will shine on you forever ... though I can’t guarantee there’s nothing scary hiding under your bed.” —“Father and Daughter” by Paul Simon. My wife has a bad knee and isn’t much for long walks, so that night after the Chunnel train had brought us over from London and we set out on foot from the hotel to do some exploring, I wasn’t expecting to go far. Maybe a block, maybe two. I have no idea how far we actually went, but I know it was a lot farther than a couple blocks. I kept asking if she was OK. Marilyn kept assuring me she was and wanted to keep going. She was enraptured, as was I. Walking through Paris was like walking through magic. We went down a fairytale street, paused on a bridge overlooking the Seine to watch the glass-topped dinner cruises plying the water, ended up at the Place de la Concorde, looking west along the Champs-Elysees. In the distance the Arc de Triomphe glowed. Some cities disappoint you. Some cities you visit and that thing they are known for, that thing people come from around the world to experience, turns out to be exaggeration, myth or mirage. In the ‘70s, I used to feel sorry for tourists who came to Hollywood (which has since been largely redeveloped), only to find the fabled film capital was little more than office buildings, souvenir shops and street corners where prostitutes gathered six deep. But Paris is exactly what they say. Paris is, in reputation and in fact, the City of Light. So I suppose we ought not be surprised it now finds itself under attack from the forces of shadow. By now, you’ve already heard all you can stand — and then some — about the series of coordinated terrorist assaults by ISIS that left well over a hundred people dead on Nov. 13. By now, you have already wept or prayed or vented your fury or wondered aloud what this world is coming to or simply stood mute in the face of humankind’s seemingly bottomless capacity for savagery.

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MY VIEW I almost called it animalism, but that’s an insult to animals. They, after all, kill to feed or defend themselves. Only human beings kill for beliefs — in this case, a twisted, fundamentalist strain of Islam. And it’s no accident it was Paris. Like New York City 14 years ago, it was a representational target. New York stands for American power and Sept. 11 was meant to spit in the eye of that power. Paris stands for light and the events of Nov. 13 sought to eclipse the glow — not simply the glow of beauty and romance, but also of enlightenment and hope. Paris has always been a beacon of such things. That may have been part of the reason Adolf Hitler ordered the city destroyed when his troops were driven out in 1944. It may have been part of the reason Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz disobeyed the order. It is not monsters hiding under the bed by which civilization is menaced. But it is monsters just the same, forces of savagery, ignorance, hatred, fundamentalism and extremism striking from corners where light does not reach. And no one can guarantee perpetual safety against such threats. But we can strike back hard when they come, as France is doing now. In the long run, though: It isn’t bullets and bombs these monsters fear the most, hate the most, or that hurts them the most. No, that which lurks in shadow despises light — and well it should. Light reveals bankrupt ideologies for the failures they are. Light draws people together. Light gives courage. And light gives hope. So Vive la France! And shine on. LEONARD PITTS JR. is a columnist for the Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132. Email: LPitts@ miamiherald.com

College campuses are again in turmoil. According to The New York Times, “Racist, sexist and antiSemitic incidents on and near college campuses from Dartmouth to Wisconsin to Stanford this fall have provoked worries by education and civil rights leaders that such acts are on the increase.” That wasn’t a story in yesterday’s newspaper. That was a story in the Times edition of Oct. 31, 1988. Most campuses where these incidents occurred were noted for their liberalism. They included such bastions of feminism as Smith and Wellesley colleges, as well as Yale and Dartmouth and even what many regard as ground zero of liberal academia, The University of Wisconsin at Madison. In light of recent protests at the University of Missouri and other campuses, it is amusing to read what some believed to be the cause of similar unrest in 1988. Harvard Law School professor Derrick Bell blamed the Reagan administration. Bell claimed Reagan had disengaged the federal government from civil rights causes and Vice President George H.W. Bush’s campaign ad about Willie Horton, an African-American Massachusetts prisoner who raped a white woman while on a weekend furlough, was also a contributing factor to racial fears. Bell must have forgotten it was Al Gore who first raised the issue of furloughs for convicted felons in a debate with then-Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Michael Dukakis. So if Reagan and Bush were to blame then, who is to blame now for a repeat of the racial conflict on some college campuses? The left isn’t blaming the first African-American president, though he has done very little to substantially improve conditions for poor African-Americans. How about blaming the spoiled fruit of liberalism? The president and chancellor at the University of Missouri abruptly resigned when a group of mostly black students protested they had not said or done enough in response to racial slights on campus. We’re hearing students speak of the need for “safe zones” and against “microaggression,” a term with which I have only recently become familiar.

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MY VIEW Several points about all of this. First, the leadership at the University of Missouri didn’t lead at all. They cut and ran. To put a twist on a cliche, it isn’t about the inmates taking over the asylum; rather it is about the children taking over the daycare center. Students should be more concerned with the falling value of their degrees and the poor job market for college graduates than causes that will not help them after graduation. No employer will be asking for their protest resumes. There will always be racists, bigots and intolerant people among us, though it could be argued liberals are the least tolerant of all when it comes to ideas and policies with which they disagree. The response to stupidity is education, not a fascistlike approach as we saw when a Mizzou “professor” asked for “muscle” to remove a journalist from covering a demonstration. Are certain people more interested in scoring political points, or solving a problem? Over several decades incidents of discrimination against conservative students, faculty and even speakers have been well documented. Invitations have been withdrawn, speakers booed, censorship imposed on too many campuses, which are supposed to be oases of tolerance, pluralism and academic freedom. When a student expresses a racial or religious slur, instead of being condemned, that student should be invited to dinner with people whom they have maligned and required to listen to their stories and the hurt they are causing by their words. Conversation is better than forced silence. Isolation, punishment and expulsion can deepen bigotry, not cure it. CAL THOMAS’ column is distributed by Tribune Media Services, 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207. Email: tmseditors@tribune.com

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BEE: Organizer says learning 2nd language easier at younger age FROM page A11 The spelling bee was conducted entirely in Spanish. Contestants used the Spanish alphabet to spell Spanish words, and directors offered instructions such as “Siéntate, por favor” (sit down, please) and “Tu palabra es” (your word is). About 30 students from local elementary and middle schools took to the stage at the beginning of the spelling bee. They progressed from easy words such as “valle” (valley) and tiempo (time) to more challenging ones like localizar (locate) and reconocer (recognize). By the time Karla and runnersup Naomi Stone and Maria Morales had arrived at the championship round, they were tackling monster words such as “clorhídrico.” Karla and Naomi, who attends Atkins Middle School, will compete in a national championship in

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July in San Antonio. Hosted at Texas Tech’s International Cultural Center, the spelling bee was a joint effort from campus groups Sigma Delta Pi and Alpha Phi and the Llano Estacado chapter of the American

Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Creating the competition in 2011 stemmed from Dr. Comfort Pratt’s efforts to promote bilingualism. Watching her Tech students struggle with learning

nagy: Oman is valuable ally FROM page A14 In the region’s geopolitical affairs, Sultan Qaboos’ quiet, “make no enemies” policy has had beneficial results — especially for the U.S. As Ibadis, they get along with both Sunni and Shia Arab states — so they maintain cordial relations with all countries in their very conflicted neighborhood. Before the first Gulf War, without any fanfare, Oman served as a pre-positioning site for U.S. arms and equipment, significantly shortening the preparation phase for our campaign. In 2010 and 2011, Oman quietly negotiated the release from Iran of three American hikers who had accidently crossed the border — with the Sultan even paying their bail. More recently the Omanis managed to negotiate the freedom of two U.S. hostages who had been held for months by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the midst of that civil war. There is also a good chance Oman will play a role as a site for negotiating an endgame for the Syrian conflict if the current discussions in Vienna go nowhere. For a small, modest and moderate nation, Oman definitely “punches above its weight.” Currently Oman is among the very few Middle East countries where I would

not hesitate to send our study-abroad students — knowing that all would be welcome, as safe as possible, and our female students would not face any added hurdles or hassles. Does the country have its problems? Of course. The Sultan is a hereditary monarch with no children — so the succession is an open question. And there is no guarantee that at some point the neighborhood’s chaos — such as the civil war in Yemen that involves the Saudis, Iranians, al-Qaida, southern secessionists, Houthi rebels, and two former presidents — will not fracture Oman’s peace and security. But Oman also has tremendous advantages — a historically stable nation whose well-educated and industrious people are self-confident in themselves and their culture to the extent of not feeling a need to impose theirs upon others. This is the type of nation the U.S. needs to cultivate and which should serve to characterize the terms “Arab” and “Islamic.” TIBOR NAGY is vice provost for international affairs at Texas Tech and served as U.S. ambassador to Ethiopia from 1999 to 2002 and to Guinea from 1996 to 1999.

Spanish at the university level reminded the associate professor of bilingual education of the benefits of second-language instruction earlier in life. “If they can learn it younger it will be easier,”

Contestants clap for a student, above, and hold up certificates they received, left, at the Sigma Delta Pi annual Lubbock Spanish Spelling Bee Championship at the Texas Tech International Cultural Center on Saturday. she said. “We want them to be comfortable by the time they’re in college.” Those new language skills will prove useful over and over, the contest organizer added: “Everywhere you go, for

any job, it’s an advantage if you’re bilingual and you can connect with more people.” josephine.musico@lubbockonline.com l 766-8796 Follow Josie on Twitter @josiemusico www.facebook.com/pages/ Region-Agriculture

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Texas Tech explodes for 113 points in victory BY NICHOLAS TALBOT A-J Media Sports Editor

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Texas Tech’s Rayven Brooks makes a layup during the Lady Raiders’ 113-51 win against Southeastern Louisiana.

Texas Tech doesn’t need Amber Battle anymore. The Lady Raiders who struggled to score without the former all-Big 12 standout the last two seasons are no more. Ivonne CookTaylor and Rayven Brooks combined for 41 points and fueled a blazing fast start for Texas Tech as it decimated Southeastern Louisiana 113-51 on Saturday at United Supermarkets Arena. “I think the mix of our offense and our personnel really ties into (the offensive outburst),” Tech senior point guard Ryann Bowser said. “We have a lot of scorers and tonight we showed that. “And the motion offense? It fits well

with us.” Texas Tech The Lady Raiders (2-0) nearly scored more points in the first half than they averaged last season, leading the Lions 57-29. The last time Tech scored 57 points in a SE Louisiana half was Nov. 27, 2011. The last time they scored 100 points? Dec. 6, 2004, against Miami (109). Last season, the Lady Raiders scored a season high 81 points in an overtime win over Texas State. They didn’t have another game where they scored more than 76 and averaged only 58.3 points per game. Through Tech’s first SEE LADY RAIDERS, page B8

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Texas & Region Report: Mike Jinks a candidate at UNT Texas Tech associate head football coach Mike Jinks has sent a resume to the University of North Texas in regard to its vacant head-coaching job, the Denton Record-Chronicle reported Saturday. Jinks, a charter member of Kliff Kingsbury’s Tech staff, has coached the Red Raiders’ running backs the last three years. The Record-Chronicle obtained the UNT applicants through a Freedom of Information Act request. Baylor offensive coordinator Kendal Briles is another of the dozen coaches who has submitted his resume for the job, the newspaper reported. North Texas is 1-10 going into its season finale against Texas-El Paso. North Texas fired Dan McCarney after an 0-5 start and made offensive coordinator Mike Canales the interim head coach. — Don Wililams, A-J Media

Niemi gets shutout, Stars beat Sabres

Finally? tech fooTball/Red Raiders could face Aggies in Texas Bowl BY DON WILLIAMS A-J MEDIA

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Want More? Don Williams looks at young players who are redshirting or not playing much this year, but are expected to help in the future. Today subject: WR Quan Shorts PAGE B8

Texas Tech’s Tevin Madison. Above, Western Carolina’s Detrez Newsome (21) is tackled by the Texas A&M defense. Top, Texas Tech football players jump around before running onto the field.

Texas Tech and Texas A&M haven’t played in four years. Maybe that’s long enough. In the latest bowl projections put together by 15 outlets who cover college football, nine pegged the Red Raiders for next month’s Texas Bowl in Houston with seven of the nine thinking the Aggies will be the opponent. “That would certainly be a lot of fun to have those kind of rivals or former rivals, if you will, get together,” Texas Bowl executive director David Fletcher said Friday. Fletcher cautioned that plenty of outcomes over the next two weeks could change that. “It’s still a little too early to tell,” he said. “Certainly, the way the Big 12 has scheduled ... this year, there are a lot of great games the next two weeks. “Obviously, if Texas Tech is there, they’d be a great representative for the Big 12 in Houston.” Tech and A&M faced each other every year from 1956 to 2011 before the Aggies left for the Southeastern Conference. The Red Raiders, with an open date this weekend, are 6-5. The Aggies were 7-3 going into their game Saturday at Vanderbilt and finish the regular season at LSU. Neither team is ranked, but a game between the two would figure to sell tickets based on the history of the rivalry. The Texas Bowl is 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at NRG Stadium. “If an opportunity like that were to come together, we would be very excited down here in Houston,” Fletcher SEE TECH, page B8

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Fillies working new players into rotation, beat Monterey By Phil Terrigno A-J Media High School Editor

WOLFFORTH — Jayden Willer was in this spot last season, a new player on an accomplished team. She, along with Cailyn Breckel, had an expanded role as Shallowater’s season wore on, all the way to the state tournament in San Antonio. Four starters from the team that helped usher Willer and Breckel to varsity have graduated — now they, along with Wayland Baptist commit Morgan Bennett, are in that role. The Fillies topped Monterey 54-42 in the Frenship Tournament Gold Bracket consolation final Saturday, a typical early season showing for a team part

experience and majority Shallowater youth. “When I first came in, it’s really intimidating,” Willer said. “There’s so much pressure. Or, at least I felt like there was from every- Monterey one. I know they’re going through it. It’s hard and then you make a mistake and you felt like the whole world was over. And it’s really not.” Bennett, who led the Fillies with 15 points, was in strong form passing wise. She dropped no-look passes that were occasionally too strong for teammates

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DALLAS (AP) — Antti Niemi got his second shutout this season, Jamie Benn scored two third-period goals and the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 on Saturday night for their fifth straight win. Niemi made 22 saves to shut down a Sabres team that has only scored four goals in their last four games. Benn’s first goal was at 7:11 on the power play after the Stars failed to score on their first four power plays. He scored again at 9:04, and Tyler Seguin assisted on both goals. Antoine Roussel celebrated his 26th birthday by giving Dallas a 1-0 lead 6:22 into the first. All four of his goals this season have come at home. The Stars have won eight of their last nine games and lead the league with 34 points.

15 students hurt in school bus collision TEMPLE (AP) — Four school buses carrying students to a high school football playoff game in Central Texas were involved up in a chain collision, injuring 15 students. A Temple school district statement said all injuries were minor. The crash happened about 6:30 p.m. Friday on Farm Road 485 near Cameron. The buses were carrying Temple High School cheerleaders and members of the school band, drill team and dance squad to Bryan for a playoff game against Houston’s Stratford High School. The 15 students were treated at Cameron and Temple hospitals and discharged. Temple beat Stratford, 14-6 to advance.

Around The World Djokovic vs. Federer in the final match LONDON (AP) — There is one more match to play this season, and there is plenty riding on it for both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Djokovic, who has had the best season of his career with three Grand Slam titles, is looking to cap his incredible year by becoming the first man to win four straight titles at the ATP finals. Federer, however, can add to his record six titles on Sunday while also proving he can still beat the top-ranked Serb in big matches. Djokovic reached the final by beating Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday. Federer advanced by defeating French Open champion Stan Wawrinka 7-5, 6-3. Sunday’s match at the O2 Arena will be the eighth meeting this season between the two players who hold a combined 27 Grand Slam titles. Djokovic leads 4-3 in 2015, including wins in the Wimbledon and U.S. Open finals, but Federer won in straight sets on Tuesday in the round robin stage.

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Kandace Pope (10) of the Shallowater Fillies drives to the basket against Monterey’s Deija Flournoy during the Frenship Tip-off Classic Basketball Tournament.

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Hawaii 3 p.m. Idaho State 6:30 p.m.

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1875 - Harvard beat Yale 4-0 in the first

football game played between the schools. With 15 players on each side, the game resembled a mix of rugby and soccer.

1981 - The San Diego Chargers’ Kellen Winslow caught five touchdown passes in a 55-21 rout of the Oakland Raiders.

Porzingis leads Knicks past Rockets Associated Press

HOUSTON — Kristaps Porzingis had 24 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocked shots to lead the New York Knicks to a 107102 victory over the slumping Houston Rockets on Saturday night. The Knicks (8-6) won their fourth straight overall. They also snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Rockets and a 10-game skid when playing in Houston. The Knicks didn’t get their eighth win last season until Jan. 23, when they were 8-36. James Harden had 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as the Rockets lost for the sixth time in their last seven games. The Rockets threw a wide variety of defenders Porzingis’ way, utilizing Harden’s strength, Trevor Ariza’s length or Terrence Jones’ combination of those two attributes. But the 7-foot-3 rookie found ways to score, mostly with his jump shot, helping the Knicks have just enough in the matchup of teams who were both playing for the second straight night. With the game tied at 95 with less than three minutes remaining, Porzingis blocked Harden’s layup, and Carmelo Anthony made a 3-pointer in transition. Porzingis later made two free throws to give New York a 100-99 lead with 1:22 left. Ariza attempted a gametying 3 with 20 seconds remaining, but it rimmed out and the Knicks rebounded. Anthony picked up his third foul early in the second quarter and his fourth foul early in the third and was forced to watch much of the game from the bench. He was limited to just 14 points in 25 minutes. Houston rested Dwight

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Houston forward Trevor Ariza (1) looks to pass as New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) defends on Saturday in Houston. The Knicks won, 107-102. Howard, but his absence was barely noticed given the strong play from second-year center Clint Capela, who had the best game of his young career with career highs in points (16) and rebounds (14). Still, Houston fell to 1-4 without Howard. The Knicks used a 34point second quarter to hold a 58-53 lead at halftime. Porzingis had 10 points in that quarter on 4-of-5 shooting, including two 3s.

New York was 12 of 25 on 3s in the game. n Tip-ins Knicks: Langston Galloway, who leads the league in 3-point percentage, went 2 of 4 from beyond the arc. . Cleanthony Early (healthy scratch) was inactive for a sixth consecutive game. ... Several fans in attendance wore New York Jets apparel and cheered for the Knicks. The Jets visit the Houston Texans on Sunday. Rockets: Houston

missed six of its first 12 free throws and finished the game 20 of 28. . Houston was without PG Patrick Beverley (ankle) for a fifth straight game, but he is on track to return to action Wednesday against Memphis. . Capela was one rebound shy of a double-double at halftime. n Up next Knicks: Visit Miami on Monday. Rockets: Host Memphis on Wednesday.

15. (19) Dakoda Armstrong, Ford, 199, 29, $29,156. 16. (20) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 199, 28, $28,846. 17. (17) Ryan Reed, Ford, 199, 27, $28,459. 18. (25) Blake Koch, Toyota, 199, 26, $28,323. 19. (24) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 199, 25, $28,161. 20. (18) Ben Rhodes, Chevrolet, 198, 24, $28,550. 21. (15) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 198, 23, $27,940. 22. (22) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 198, 22, $27,825. 23. (12) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 198, 21, $27,687. 24. (28) Harrison Rhodes, Chevrolet, 197, 20, $27,576. 25. (33) David Starr, Toyota, 197, 19, $27,565. 26. (26) Mason Mingus, Chevrolet, 195, 0, $27,304. 27. (30) Anthony Kumpen, Chevrolet, 193, 17, $21,193. 28. (34) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, 192, 0, $21,072. 29. (36) Eric McClure, Toyota, 190, 15, $26,921. 30. (1) Kyle Busch, Toyota, accident, 185, 0, $28,110. 31. (37) Josh Reaume, Chevrolet, 185, 13, $20,679. 32. (29) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, ignition, 180, 12, $26,568. 33. (40) Tim Viens, Dodge, 156, 0, $26,528. 34. (31) Mario Gosselin, Chevrolet, suspension, 88, 10, $26,466. 35. (39) Derek White, Dodge, engine, 81, 9, $26,416. 36. (38) Carlos Contreras, Chevrolet, engine, 59, 8, $24,246. 37. (23) Mike Bliss, Toyota, vibration, 44, 8, $23,246. 38. (32) B.J. McLeod, Chevrolet, vibration, 36, 0, $16,246. 39. (35) T.J. Bell, Toyota, vibration, 23, 0, $15,246. 40. (27) Jeff Green, Toyota, transmission, 3, 4, $14,246. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 128.266 mph. Time of Race: 2 hours, 20 minutes, 20 seconds. Margin of Victory: 0.934 seconds. Caution Flags: 6 for 26 laps. Lead Changes: 13 among 5 drivers. Lap Leaders: K.Busch 1-27; M.Bliss 28; K.Busch 29-30; K.Larson 31-33; K.Busch 34-63; K.Larson 64-78; K.Busch 79-81; K.Larson 82142; E.Jones 143; K.Larson 144-145; K.Busch 146-147; K.Larson 148-179; A.Dillon 180-195; K.Larson 196-200. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): K.Larson, 6 times for 118 laps; K.Busch, 5 times for 64 laps; A.Dillon, 1 time for 16 laps; E.Jones, 1 time for 1 lap; M.Bliss, 1 time for 1 lap. Top 10 in Points: 1. C.Buescher, 1,190; 2. C.Elliott, 1,175; 3. T.Dillon, 1,172; 4. R.Smith, 1,168; 5. D.Suarez, 1,078; 6. E.Sadler, 1,075; 7. D.Wallace Jr., 1,071; 8. B.Scott, 1,032; 9. B.Gaughan, 1,012; 10. R.Reed, 902.

Jon Curran Jason Dufner David Hearn Ricky Barnes Freddie Jacobson Smylie Kaufman Tyler Aldridge Scott Brown Jamie Lovemark Charles Howell III Lucas Glover Michael Kim Kyle Stanley Si Woo Kim Tim Herron Stewart Cink Mark Wilson Brendon de Jonge Harris English Chad Campbell Rob Oppenheim Cameron Percy Robert Streb Matt Kuchar Scott Stallings Trey Mullinax D.A. Points Brett Stegmaier John Huh Jonathan Byrd Russell Henley Sean O’Hair Tom Hoge Mark Hubbard Fabian Gomez Thomas Aiken Kyle Reifers Stuart Appleby Matt Atkins Jhonattan Vegas Hiroshi Iwata Andres Gonzales Johnson Wagner Zac Blair Tim Wilkinson Jason Gore Scott Langley Chris Kirk David Lingmerth K.J. Choi Brian Stuard Derek Fathauer Mark Hensby Tim Petrovic Rhein Gibson Justin Thomas Bill Haas Vijay Singh Patrick Rodgers Roberto Castro Boo Weekley Steve Marino Davis Love III Lucas Lee Chez Reavie Scott Pinckney Dawie van der Walt Harold Varner III Sung Kang Camilo Villegas Bobby Wyatt Peter Malnati Zach Johnson Blayne Barber Tyrone Van Aswegen Martin Piller Brendon Todd Eric Axley John Merrick Alex Prugh Brice Garnett

scorecard SportsBetting National Football League Sunday Favorite Open Today O/U Underdog at Carolina 8 7 45½ Washington Oakland 1 1½ 48½ at Detroit at Miami 1 Pk 47 Dallas at Atlanta 5½ 6½ 47 Indianapolis at Baltimore +1½ 2½ 41½ St. Louis NY Jets 2½ 2½ 41 at Houston at Minnesota +3 1 45 Green Bay at Philadelphia 8 5½ 45 Tampa Bay at Chicago +5½ 1 41½ Denver at Arizona 3 4 47½ Cincinnati at Seattle 11 12½ 40 San Francisco Kansas City 2½ 3 44½ at San Diego Monday Favorite Open Today O/U Underdog at New England 9 7 48½ Buffalo

ProFootball National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 9 0 0 1.000 303 Buffalo 5 4 0 .556 231 N.Y. Jets 5 4 0 .556 217 Miami 4 5 0 .444 191 South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 4 5 0 .444 200 Houston 4 5 0 .444 184 Jacksonville 4 6 0 .400 211 Tennessee 2 8 0 .200 182 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 8 1 0 .889 235 Pittsburgh 6 4 0 .600 236 Baltimore 2 7 0 .222 210 Cleveland 2 8 0 .200 186 West W L T Pct PF Denver 7 2 0 .778 205 Kansas City 4 5 0 .444 224 Oakland 4 5 0 .444 227 San Diego 2 7 0 .222 210 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF N.Y. Giants 5 5 0 .500 273 Washington 4 5 0 .444 205 Philadelphia 4 5 0 .444 212 Dallas 2 7 0 .222 166 South W L T Pct PF Carolina 9 0 0 1.000 255 Atlanta 6 3 0 .667 229 Tampa Bay 4 5 0 .444 191 New Orleans 4 6 0 .400 255 North W L T Pct PF Minnesota 7 2 0 .778 198 Green Bay 6 3 0 .667 219 Chicago 4 5 0 .444 199 Detroit 2 7 0 .222 167 West W L T Pct PF Arizona 7 2 0 .778 302 St. Louis 4 5 0 .444 166 Seattle 4 5 0 .444 199 San Francisco 3 6 0 .333 126 Thursday, Nov. 12 Buffalo 22, N.Y. Jets 17 Sunday’s Results Detroit 18, Green Bay 16 Carolina 27, Tennessee 10 Chicago 37, St. Louis 13 Tampa Bay 10, Dallas 6 Washington 47, New Orleans 14 Miami 20, Philadelphia 19 Pittsburgh 30, Cleveland 9 Jacksonville 22, Baltimore 20 Minnesota 30, Oakland 14 Kansas City 29, Denver 13 New England 27, N.Y. Giants 26 Arizona 39, Seattle 32

Open: Atlanta, Indianapolis, San Diego, San Francisco Monday’s Result Houston 10, Cincinnati 6 Thursday’s Result Jacksonville 19, Tennessee 13 Sunday’s Games N.Y. Jets at Houston, noon Denver at Chicago, noon Oakland at Detroit, noon Indianapolis at Atlanta, noon Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, noon St. Louis at Baltimore, noon Dallas at Miami, noon Washington at Carolina, noon Kansas City at San Diego, 3:05 p.m. San Francisco at Seattle, 3:25 p.m. Green Bay at Minnesota, 3:25 p.m. Cincinnati at Arizona, 7:30 p.m. Open: Cleveland, N.Y. Giants, New Orleans, Pittsburgh Monday’s Game Buffalo at New England, 7:30 p.m.

ProBasketball PA 169 207 184 225 PA 227 211 268 233 PA 152 191 236 277 PA 168 195 241 249 PA 253 209 184 214 PA 175 190 237 315 PA 154 185 234 261 PA 185 183 179 223

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 7 5 .583 — New York 8 6 .571 — Toronto 8 6 .571 — Brooklyn 2 11 .154 5½ Philadelphia 0 14 .000 8 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 8 4 .667 — Atlanta 9 6 .600 ½ Washington 6 4 .600 1 Charlotte 7 6 .538 1½ Orlando 6 7 .462 2½ Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 10 3 .769 — Chicago 8 4 .667 1½ Indiana 8 5 .615 2 Detroit 7 6 .538 3 Milwaukee 5 8 .385 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 10 3 .769 — Dallas 9 4 .692 1 Memphis 7 7 .500 3½ Houston 5 9 .357 5½ New Orleans 2 11 .154 8 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 7 6 .538 — Utah 6 6 .500 ½ Denver 6 7 .462 1 Minnesota 5 8 .385 2 Portland 5 9 .357 2½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 14 0 1.000 — Phoenix 7 5 .583 6 L.A. Clippers 6 6 .500 7 Sacramento 5 9 .357 9 L.A. Lakers 2 10 .167 11 Thursday’s Results Miami 116, Sacramento 109 Cleveland 115, Milwaukee 100 Golden State 124, L.A. Clippers 117 Friday’s Results Charlotte 113, Philadelphia 88 Boston 120, Brooklyn 95 Detroit 96, Minnesota 86 New Orleans 104, San Antonio 90 Memphis 96, Houston 84 New York 93, Oklahoma City 90 Dallas 102, Utah 93 Phoenix 114, Denver 107 Portland 102, L.A. Clippers 91 Golden State 106, Chicago 94 Toronto 102, L.A. Lakers 91 Saturday’s Results Sacramento 97, Orlando 91 Indiana 123, Milwaukee 86

Cleveland 109, Atlanta 97 Washington 97, Detroit 95 New York 107, Houston 102 Miami 96, Philadelphia 91 San Antonio 92, Memphis 82 Today’s Games Toronto at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m. Phoenix at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Boston at Brooklyn, 5 p.m. Dallas at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Golden State at Denver, 7 p.m. Portland at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

ProHockey National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 21 15 4 2 32 74 48 Ottawa 20 10 5 5 25 61 57 Detroit 21 11 8 2 24 49 52 Tampa Bay 22 10 9 3 23 53 50 Boston 19 10 8 1 21 62 56 Florida 20 8 8 4 20 54 53 Buffalo 20 8 10 2 18 43 55 Toronto 21 7 10 4 18 48 58 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 20 15 3 2 32 63 38 Washington 19 13 5 1 27 61 44 Pittsburgh 20 12 8 0 24 45 46 N.Y. Islanders 20 10 7 3 23 57 49 New Jersey 19 10 8 1 21 47 48 Philadelphia 20 6 9 5 17 35 58 Columbus 21 8 13 0 16 52 66 Carolina 19 6 10 3 15 36 55 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 21 17 4 0 34 74 50 St. Louis 21 13 6 2 28 57 52 Minnesota 19 11 5 3 25 57 51 Nashville 19 11 5 3 25 53 48 Chicago 20 11 7 2 24 54 49 Winnipeg 21 10 9 2 22 57 65 Colorado 20 7 12 1 15 56 61 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 19 12 7 0 24 48 41 San Jose 20 12 8 0 24 54 48 Arizona 20 10 9 1 21 55 59 Vancouver 20 7 7 6 20 56 54 Anaheim 21 7 10 4 18 38 55 Calgary 21 8 12 1 17 50 75 Edmonton 20 7 12 1 15 55 63 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Thursday’s Results St. Louis 3, Buffalo 2, SO Boston 4, Minnesota 2 San Jose 1, Philadelphia 0, OT Pittsburgh 4, Colorado 3 Dallas 3, Washington 2 Arizona 3, Montreal 2 Ottawa 3, Columbus 0 Tampa Bay 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Anaheim 3, Florida 1 Friday’s Results Toronto 2, Carolina 1, SO Columbus 4, Nashville 0 Detroit 3, Los Angeles 2 Montreal 5, N.Y. Islanders 3 Calgary 2, Chicago 1, OT Edmonton 5, New Jersey 1 Saturday’s Results Boston 2, Toronto 0 Ottawa 4, Philadelphia 0 Tampa Bay 5, Anaheim 0 N.Y. Rangers 5, Florida 4, OT San Jose 3, Pittsburgh 1 Washington 7, Colorado 3 Winnipeg 3, Arizona 2 Detroit 4, St. Louis 3, OT Dallas 3, Buffalo 0 Minnesota 4, Nashville 0 Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Today’s Games Los Angeles at Carolina, noon San Jose at Columbus, 4 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Montreal, 6 p.m. New Jersey at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

AutoRacing NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford EcoBoost 400 Lineup for today’s race At Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead, Fla. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 176.655 mph. 2. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 176.263. 3. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 176.062. 4. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 175.347. 5. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 175.291. 6. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 175.143. 7. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 175.063. 8. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 175.046. 9. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 174.678. 10. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 174.633. 11. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 174.498. 12. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 174.098. 13. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 175.444. 14. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 175.404. 15. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 175.365. 16. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 175.279. 17. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 175.239. 18. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 175.239. 19. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 175.211. 20. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 174.859. 21. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 174.419. 22. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 174.34. 23. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 174.059. 24. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 172.651. 25. (33) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 174.848. 26. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 174.115. 27. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 173.829. 28. (9) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 173.723. 29. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, 173.65. 30. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 173.399. 31. (26) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 173.199. 32. (32) Josh Wise, Ford, 172.833. 33. (7) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 172.75. 34. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 172.618. 35. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 172.463. 36. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 172.276. 37. (83) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, Owner Points. 38. (55) David Ragan, Toyota, Owner Points. 39. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 40. (35) Cole Whitt, Ford, Owner Points. 41. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, Owner Points. 42. (34) Brett Moffitt, Ford, Owner Points. 43. (98) Ryan Preece, Chevrolet, Owner Points. Failed to Qualify 44. (23) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 170.084. 45. (62) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 169.545. ——— NASCAR XFINITY Ford EcoBoost 300 Saturday’s Results At Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead, Fla. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (9) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 200 laps, 0 points, $85,343. 2. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 200, 0, $62,858. 3. (7) Erik Jones, Toyota, 200, 0, $57,863. 4. (4) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 200, 40, $48,941. 5. (5) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 200, 39, $42,390. 6. (2) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 200, 38, $37,076. 7. (10) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 200, 37, $32,254. 8. (13) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 200, 36, $32,524. 9. (14) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 200, 35, $30,930. 10. (21) Darrell Wallace Jr., Ford, 200, 34, $33,365. 11. (11) Chris Buescher, Ford, 200, 33, $29,785. 12. (6) Aric Almirola, Ford, 199, 0, $23,580. 13. (8) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 199, 31, $29,229. 14. (16) Ryan Sieg, Chevrolet, 199, 30, $28,918.

ProGolf PGA RSM Classic Saturday’s Scores At St. Simons Island, Ga. s-Sea Island Resort (Seaside): 7,005 yards, par-70 (35-35); p-Sea Island Resort (Plantation): 7,058 yards, par-72 (36-36) Purse: $5.7 million Second Round a-amateur Kevin Kisner 65p-67s-64 — 196 Kevin Chappell 66p-65s-68 — 199 Graeme McDowell 67s-68p-65 — 200 Alex Cejka 67s-67p-67 — 201 Jeff Overton 64s-72p-66 — 202 Jim Herman 66p-69s-67 — 202

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Cowboys hope Romo’s return will prompt turnaround By STEVEN WINE Associated Press

MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins have lost this year to Blake Bortles, to Ryan Fitzpatrick, and twice to Tyrod Taylor, so maybe they should be relieved not to face Branden Weeden or Matt Cassel. Except they’re getting Tony Romo instead. Rested but rusty, Romo is expected to start Sunday after missing the last seven games, all losses for the Dallas Cowboys. While Romo’s absence with a collarbone injury sent the Cowboys (2-7) to the NFC East cellar, the Dolphins (4-5) are last in the AFC East, partly because of a defense that has struggled even against middling QBs. “Every quarterback plays his best against us,” cornerback Brice McCain said. “That’s just how it goes.”

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After weeks of watching from the sideline, Dallas quarterback Tony Romo is set to start against the Dolphins on Sunday in Miami. Here are things to know about the matchup between the least of the Easts: n Romo returns: Since Week 2 of 2014, the Cowboys are 15-3 when Romo starts and 0-8 when he

doesn’t. That gives them hope they can still be a factor in the playoff race, especially with every team in the NFC East at .500 or below. “No one thought we’d be in this position and, you know, we are,”

Romo said. “We just have very little room for error.” Dallas went 0-3 with Weeden, who was cut this week and was claimed by the Houston Texans. Cassel replaced Weeden and went 0-4. With Romo back, coach Jason Garrett said the Cowboys don’t need for him to be Superman. Romo said he won’t try. “Usually you just do your job, if you do it well enough, that will take care of the things that come with this game,” Romo said. “For me, it’s about going out and being yourself.” Romo being himself could be bad for the Dolphins. Despite the many so-so passers they’ve faced, they’re allowing 12.6 yards per completion, fifth worst in the NFL. And the quarterback competition becomes stiffer in the final seven games, when Miami is likely to face Romo, Tom Brady, Joe Flacco, Eli Manning, Philip Riv-

ers and Andrew Luck. n Rematch: Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will play against the Cowboys for the first time since January, when he and the Detroit Lions lost to Dallas in a wild-card playoff game. “I haven’t really looked too much back to that game,” Suh said. “It’s over and done with.” Last week at Philadelphia, Suh had his best game since signing a $114 million, six-year contract with Miami. He totaled a sack, eight tackles, three tackles for a loss and three quarterback hurries, and the Dolphins allowed only 2.3 yards per rush. “About the time you think that’s one of the best games you’ve ever seen a defensive tackle play, then he does something even better the next week,” Miami interim coach Dan Campbell said. Suh will likely go head to head with Cowboys 2014 All-Pro guard Zack Martin.

Fitzpatrick to face ex-team By KRISTIE RIEKEN Associated Press

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With injuries piling up for him, Denver quarterback Peyton Manning, left, won’t even travel to Chicago for the Broncos’ game on Sunday. Backup Brock Osweiler (17) will start in his place.

Manning will stay back in Denver, continue rehab By ARNIE STAPLETON Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Peyton Manning is staying back in Denver when the Broncos travel to Chicago this weekend so he can continue getting treatment on a variety of ailments. He has company in DeMarcus Ware, who’s staying behind to keep rehabbing his bad back. “You can go out there and sit in the cold or you can get two extra days of treatment to speed up your recovery,” Ware said. “So, that’s what we’re doing.” Excused from meetings and practices this week so he could concentrate on getting healthy, Manning made a cameo appearance at Friday’s practice and watched Brock Osweiler get ready for his first NFL start. Manning hasn’t made an appearance in the locker

room during the media access time since Monday. “He’s doing really good,” Ware said. “We’re just two guys trying to get better and just keeping each other supported. Because you know how we are. We’re very competitive. We want to get out there. We want to play. But you don’t want to go out there 80 percent when at 100 percent you’re a different guy among all the other players and you can make a bigger impact. You’ve just got to think about it that way.” Manning is getting treatment on a variety of ailments, including a torn plantar fascia in his left foot, an aching throwing shoulder and sore ribs, all related to his throwing motion. Ware hurt his lower back against Oakland last month and missed a game. He aggravated the injury at Indianapolis on Nov. 8 and will

miss his second straight game Sunday. While Ware expressed confidence he’ll be back in the lineup for the Broncos’ showdown with New England next week, there’s no timetable for Manning’s return. Coach Gary Kubiak will re-evaluate his QB situation after this weekend. He said Osweiler had a good week of practice and benefited from some decidedly Chicago-like weather Friday. The Broncos finally got to use their outdoor fields that had been soaked by a blizzard earlier in the week. “We got some snow, we got some wind,” Kubiak said. n Notes: WR Emmanuel Sanders (left ankle sprain) was limited Friday and is 50-50 for the game along with DEs Antonio Smith (hip) and Vance Walker (shoulder), neither of whom practiced this week.

HOUSTON — The New York Jets will start Ryan Fitzpatrick on Sunday against the Houston Texans after he had thumb surgery last week. In Houston the quarterback situation continues to be an issue and the Texans will start their third different player at the position on Sunday with Brian Hoyer out with a concussion. With Hoyer out, T.J. Yates will get his first start since he was a rookie on Jan. 15, 2012, when the Texans lost 20-13 to the Ravens in the playoffs. The Texans picked up Brandon Weeden off waivers on Wednesday and he’ll back up Yates on Sunday. For Fitzpatrick, it’s a chance to face a former team that traded him after last season. He started 12 games for Houston in 2014. “The fact that they didn’t necessarily want me at the

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New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will face his former team when the Jets visit the Houston Texans on Sunday. end of the year plays into it a little bit for me, just from the personal standpoint,” Fitzpatrick said. “But it’s not a big thing, other than we’re out there trying to win a game, get back on track. So the personal stuff has to be set aside and I’ve got to try to win a football game.”

The surgery was to repair a torn ligament on the left thumb of the right-handed quarterback. He played two games with the injury before having surgery last Friday. Fitzpatrick said there are factors other than tolerating the pain that he’s dealing with in the wake of the surgery.

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Lady Pirates claim Frenship Tip-Off Classic silver championship BY bryan navarette a-j media

WOLFFORTH — After jumping out to a large lead, the Cooper girls basketball team saw itself fending off Class 3A 2015 regional finalist Idalou. “I knew both teams were going into this tired,” Cooper coach Christie Parsley said. “I mean, we played a lot of ball games this weekend. So, it was going to be the team that came out and fought.” The Lady Pirates (5-3) held on in the fourth quarter of their game to beat the Lady Cats 45-37 and win the Silver Bracket Championship Saturday in the final day of the Frenship Tip-Off Classic. “The biggest thing was we had a good lead at the end,” Parsley said, “and my point guard fouling out in the end, it hurts, but I think we were just able to calm ourselves down and do what we needed to do to take care of the basketball.” Cooper’s Avery Gregory led the team with 13 points and Brynlee Hill added 10. Jacey Hise finished with eight points. For the Lady Cats, Andrea Conklin scored 10 points and Tanay Williams had seven. The Lady Pirates host the Lubbock-Cooper Tournament, which includes Idalou (5-2), next week with pool play set to tip-off on Thursday. It took 51 seconds of the

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Cooper’s Brynlee Hill (21) handles the ball in front of Idalou’s Tanay Williams (3) during the Frenship Tip-off Classic on Saturday. game’s opening quarter for the first team to sink a shot. That shot belonged to Hill, who drained a 3-pointer to give Cooper the early lead. Idalou’s Carli Fulcher hit a bucket to cut the team’s deficit to one, but Gregory sank a shot from inside the paint to extend Cooper’s lead again. Idalou made it a one point game once more, 7-6, be-

fore the Lady Pirates fell into a rhythm. Hise sank a shot from underneath the basket and drew a foul. She missed the free-throw attempt, but the score was the start of a six-point run that put the Lady Pirates up 15-6 with 2:20 left in the first quarter. “The last time we played them we lost by 10 (points). So, we were really looking for a redemption right

now,” Cooper’s Sarah Doherty, who scored five points before fouling out of the game, said, “and we just figured it they are tired get on them and score as much as we can.” Williams ended the run from inside the paint, but the Lady Cats trailed by 10 points heading into the second quarter, 18-8. A deficit that hurt Idalou in the end. In the final quarter, Idal-

ou took advantage of fouls to make it a close contest with 3:44 left in the game. Williams scored from inside the paint and Courtney Hurst, who finished the night with four points, sank two shots from the free-throw line to cut Cooper’s lead to 41-35. Idalou’s defense pressed the Lady Pirates effectively and caused turnovers late in fourth quarter, but Cooper held on to the lead

as time expired. “It’s really a confidence booster going into the season,” Doherty said, “because last year we weren’t doing as well and I think its just going to build our confidence more and keep us moving forward.” COOPER 45, IDALOU 37 Cooper 18 9 11 7 — 45 Idalou 8 8 9 12 — 37 Individual scorers: Cooper, Gregory 13, Hill 10, Hise 8, Douglas 5, Doherty 5, Windham 2, Frazier 2; Idalou, Conklin 10, Williams 7, Shelley 5, Smith 5, Hurst 4, Fulcher 4, Walters 2.

shallowater: Six area girls basketball players named Fillies defeat Monterey to Frenship Tip-Off Classic all-tournament in the Frenship Tip-Off From STAFF REPORTS

FROM page B1 not expecting them, but eventually got a variety of players involved. “My goal is to get everybody in the game first, then me,” Bennett said. “Team first. I know if my team is going and they’re scoring, I will score if they need me to. But, I’m here to get them going first. It definitely helps with the younger players, too. Because they start to get the feel of things and they start to run and it makes them better.” Kaley Shotts and Kandace Pope are two of the four new starters along with Willier and Breckel. Cayenne Williams, Mariah Nunez and Kate McCrady, all sophmores, have started to see more varsity time. Shallowater coach Chuck Darden also emptied his bench of Leslie Nunez, Trinity McCormick and Brylee Gray. “I thought it was going to be a little more difficult than it was,” Bennett said of working new players in. “These girls stepped up big. They knew the shoes that they were coming into. They were big. They listen to

me – I’m definitely trying to lead them in the right direction.” Braylyn Dollar – a strong sophomore post that suffered a knee injury last year and missed the season — led the Lady Plainsmen with 12 points. Monterey coach Jill Schneider said that “for all practical purposes, she’s a freshman. These are her first 10,11 high school games. She’s like any of our other young players.” “She’s definitely a presence,” Schneider said. “She’s really a very talented player. And makes all the difference in the world in our team when she’s establishing herself inside offensively. The place she has helped us all year long, without a doubt, is her ability to control the boards. She is a dominating rebounder.” Shallowater 54, Monterey 42 Monterey 8 14 10 10 — 42 Shallowater 12 12 11 19 — 54 Individual scorers, Monterey: Dollar 12, Hunter 10, Johnson 8, Flourisy 6, Zapada 2, White 2, Keller 2; Shallowater: Bennett 15, Willer 11, Pope 8, Breckel 6, Williams 6, Nunez 2, Gray 1. Records: Monterey 4-5, Shallowater 6-1

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Frenship’s Desiree Caldwell, Idalou’s Courtney Hurst, Cooper’s Sarah Doherty and Monterey’s Chelsea Hunter were named to the Frenship Tip-Off Classic all-tournament team. Seminole’s Kelea Pool and Shallowater’s Morgan Bennett were also named to the team. Frenship Tip-Off Classic Saturday Results Championship Game Amarillo High 48, Canadian 33 High scorers: Amarillo, Tara Samuel 15; Canadian, McDowell 11

3rd Place Game Shallowater 54, Monterey 42 High scorers: Shallowater, Bennett 15; Monterey, Dollar 12 Semi-Finals Amarillo High 70, Monterey 30 Amarillo, Hightower 25; Monterey, Hunter 10 Canadian 45, Shallowater 42 Canadian, Cook 16; Shallowater, Pope 16 Silver Division Championship Lubbock-Cooper 45, Idalou 37 Lubbock Cooper Gregory 13, Idalou, A. Conklin 10 Silver Division Consolation Frenship 54, Seminole 50 Frenship Foster 18, Seminole, Pool 20 Silver Division Semifinals Lubbock-Cooper 61, Frenship 59 Lubbock Cooper, Doherty 18, Frenship, Foster 23 Idalou 60, Seminole 42 Idalou, A. Conklin 11; Seminole, Pool 30 Bronze Division Championship Greenwood 50, Levelland 47 Greenwood, Karcher 13; Levelland, Garza 10 Bronze Division Consolation Dumas 62, Sudan 51 Dumas, Bridgette Cadenhead 17; Sudan, Erin Larson 15 Bronze Division Semifinals Greenwood 51, Sudan 44, OT Greenwood, Banks 14; Sudan, Gonzales 12

Levelland 66, Dumas 54 Levelland, Escue 15; Dumas, Gerber 20

Platinum Division Championship El Paso Americas 48, El Paso Montwood 45 Americas, L. Gonzalez 17; Montwood, D. Rodriguez 23 Platinum Division Consolation Borger 48, Pampa 25 Borger, Urquidi 17, Pampa, Davis 6, Brown 6 Platinum Division Semifinals El Paso Americas 47, Borger 42 Americas, S. Nunez 13; Borger, Brisco 16

El Paso Montwood 42, Pampa 24 Montwood, M. Gonzales 12; Pampa, Davis 10

 Lubbock Titans 49, Midland High 44 Emma Middleton scored 23 points and pulled down 17 rebounds as the Titans defeated Midland. Jauslynn Shephard scored 15 points and had eight rebounds for the Titans while Lindsey Hoage had 10 assists.

LUBBOCK TITANS 49, MIDLAND HIGH 44 Titans 13 7 12 17 — 49 Midland 5 16 15 8 — 44 Individual scorers: Titans, Middleton 23, Shephard 15, Matlock 7, Hoage 2, Mora 2. Midland, Streun 7, Alexis Washington 14, Alexander Washington 4, Jones 3, Lancaster 12.

 Trinity Christian 66, Round Rock 63 Cara Cowan scored 18 points and SJ Leaverton added 16 as Trinity Christian defeated Round Rock at the Brock tournament. Peyton Himango scored 13 for the Lions and Ashton Duncan added 10.

At Brock tournament Trinity Christian 66, Round Rock 63 Round Rock 17 15 17 14 — 63 Trinity Christian 23 18 11 14 — 66 Individual scorers: Round Rock, Nance 18, Jones 16, Cherry 9, Montgomery 6, Collins 5, Schmitt 3, Arrigoti 3, McCarment 2, Downs 1. Trinity Christian, Cowan 18, Leaverton 16, Himango 13, Duncan 10, Beck 4, Wheeler 3, King 2.

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Little River 44 In the consolation game of the Brock Tournament, Cara Cowan scored 18 points and was named to the all-tournament team. S.J. Leaverton added 11 points. Aston Dunca had six points and Peyton Himango scored eight points. Trinity Christian 45, Little River 44 Little River 9 13 7 15 — 44 Trinity Christian 12 12 8 13 — 45 Individual scorers: Little River, Mraz 13, Mauldin 9, Riser 9, Sprinkle 8, Taylour 4, White 2; Trinity Christian, Cowan 18, Leaverton 11, Himango 8, Duncan 6, Wheeler 2.

 Lubbock Christian Ector 34 Shelby Blankenship was named MVP of the Blue Ridge Tournament and Lindsey Hearn and Hanna Farris were named to the all-tournament team. Blankenship scored 27 points against Ector and Hearn added nine points. The Lady Eagles host Dimmitt Monday at 6:30 p.m. At Blue Ridge Tournament Lubbock Christian 16 21 16 15 — 68 Ector 3 15 5 11 — 34 Individual scorers: Lubbock Christian, Blankenship 27, Hearn 9, Lee 7, Farris 5, Dalton 5, Eaton 5, Combest 4, Crockett 4, Kitten 2; Ector, Johnson 9, Nelson 9, Whitburn 6, Collins 4, Earl 2, Shockley 2, Harris 2.

 Christ the King Christ the King split two games at the Wilson tournament, losing to Ralls 33-31 and beating host Wilson 46-36. Reece Quigley combined for 33 points for Christ the King (4-5) over the two games. At Wilson Tournament

RALLS 33, CHRIST THE KING 31 Individual scorers: Christ the King, Quigley 16 Marzak 9, Pekowski 6.

CHRIST THE KING 46, WILSON 26 Individual scorers: Quigley 17, Marzak 8, Pekowski 8, Cea 6. Records: Christ the King 4-5

Tahoka 77, Post 46 Post 9 11 17 9 — 46 Tahoka 20 18 23 16 — 77 Individual scorers: Post, Courtney 19, Miley 15, Greathouse 4, Recoid 4, Comeaux 2, Tidwell 2; Tahoka, Stice 40, Dimak 10, C. Lopez 7, M. Lopez 5, DeLeon 4, H. Hammonds 3, Villegas 3, Hilger 2, Garcez 2, O. Hammonds 1.

Boys basketball n Trinity Christian In the L.D. Bell Tournament in Hurst, Trinity Christian lost to Berkner 64-54. Aaron Dove and Jordan Brannon had 13 points apiece for the Lions. Trew Teal added 11 points. BERKNER 64, TRINITY CHRISTIAN 54 Trinity Christian 11 20 14 9 — 54 Berkner 16 19 5 24 — 64 Individual scorers, Trinity Christian: Dove 13, Brannon 13, Teal 11, Buchanan 9, Ewald 6, Womack 2. Berkner, Brick 11, Jackson 10, Owens 8, Hopkins 7, Payne 6, Haile 4, Determan 3, Taker 2, Caldwell 2, Koko 2. Records: Trinity Christian 4-3

From Thursday n Trinity Christian 63, Amarillo High 46 n Lake View Centennial 76, Trinity Christian 63

From Friday n Trinity Christian 63, Fort Worth Paschal 54 n The Colony 72, Trinity Christian 66

Sundown 42, Paducah 30 Paducah 7 6 9 8 — 30 Sundown 10 15 5 12 — 42 Leading scorers: Post, Eddie Rodriguez 12, Moises Garza 10

Region I High School Football Pairings CLASS 6A DIVISION I Region I Bidistrict Amarillo Tascosa 66, EP El Dorado 40 Odessa Permian 49, Arlington Bowie 12 Denton Ryan 56, Plano East 33 South Grand Prairie 24, Euless Trinity 21 Amarillo 44, EP Montwood 27 Arlington Martin 76, Midland 18 Allen 50, Byron Nelson 14 DeSoto 35, Coppell 31 Area Amarillo Tascosa 17, Odessa Permian 10 Denton Ryan 43,South Grand Prairie 35 Arlington Martin 49, Amarillo High 27 Allen 41, DeSoto 40 Regional Quarterfinal Amarillo Tascosa vs. Denton Ryan Arlington Martin vs. Allen CLASS 6A DIVISION II Region I Bidistrict EP Americas 35, Lubbock Monterey 28 San Angelo Central 45, Arlington 28 Denton Guyer 41, Lewisville Hebron 26 Southlake Carroll 37, Cedar Hill 33 EP Eastwood 47, Wolfforth Frenship 40 Arlington Lamar 39, Abilene 33 Lewisville Marcus 57, Keller Fossil Ridge 14 Mansfield 45, Colleyville Heritage 22 Area San Angelo Central 51, EP Americas 27 Denton Guyer 48, Southlake Carroll 35 Arlington Lamar 42, EP Eastwood 25 Mansfield 48, Lewisville Marcus 21 Regional Quarterfinals San Angelo Central vs. Denton Guyer Arlington Lamar vs. Mansfield CLASS 5A DIVISION I Region I Bidistrict EP Chapin 32, EP Bel Air 2 Canyon Randall 21, Plainview 14, OT

FW Boswell 36, NRH Birdville 33 Burleson Centennial 30, FW Arlington Heights 29, OT EP Del Valle 36, EP Andress 16 Abilene Cooper 45, Amarillo Caprock 43 Denton 12, Grapevine 11 Aledo 76, FW Trimble Tech 0 Area EP Chapin (10-1) vs. Canyon Randall (10-1), 4 p.m. Saturday, Midland’s Grande Stadium Burleson Centennial 28, FW Boswell 10 Abilene Cooper 31, EP Del Valle 14 Aledo 52, Denton 3 Regional quarterfinals TBD vs. Burleson Centennial Abilene Cooper vs. Aledo CLASS 5A DIVISION II Region I Bidistrict EP Burges 29, EP Ysleta 23 Canyon 58, San Angelo Lake View 37 WF Rider 61, FW Dunbar 20 Everman 61, FW Wyatt 8 El Paso Eastlake 62, EP Bowie 14 Lubbock Cooper 26, Dumas 20 Lake Dallas 49, FW Brewer 14 Burleson 50, FW South Hills 14 Area Canyon 42, EP Burges 7 Everman 45, WF Rider 23 EP Eastlake 24, Cooper 21 Lake Dallas 35, Burleson 14 Regional Canyon vs. Everman EP Eastlake vs. Burleson CLASS 4A DIVISION I Region I Bidistrict Pampa 47, Clint Mountain View 13 Mineral Wells 27, Snyder 22 Andrews 48, Estacado 21 Brownwood 29, Graham 26 Abilene Wylie 56, Burkburnett 7

Borger 34, Clint 27 Stephenville 49, Decatur 28 Levelland 52, Fabens 7 Area Mineral Wells 41, Pampa 20 Brownwood 17, Andrews 13 Abilene Wylie 31, Borger 0 Levelland 31, Stephenville 30 Regional Mineral Wells vs. Brownwood Abilene Wylie vs. Levelland at Grande Commu nications Stadium in Midland, Friday, 7:30 p.m. CLASS 4A DIVISION II Region I Bidistrict Iowa Park 63, Pecos 42 Krum 28, Godley 0 Sweetwater 36, Dalhart 0 Aubrey 41, Ferris 0 Celina 63, Venus 0 Monahans 40, Bushland 14 Anna 27, Dallas Madison 16 Perryton 14, Midland Greenwood 9 Area Krum 35, Iowa Park 21 Sweetwater 30, Aubrey 6 Celina 49, Monahans 21 Perryton 42, Anna 35 Regional quarterfinals Krum vs. Sweetwater Celina vs. Perryton CLASS 3A DIVISION I Region I Bidistrict Muleshoe 76, Slaton 25 Breckenridge 21, Brady 14 Shallowater 63, Amarillo River Road 14 Bowie 44, Clyde 40 Wall 56, Boyd 6 Littlefield 42, Brownfield 41 Brock 70, Tuscola Jim Ned 7 Denver City 34, Childress 31 Area

Muleshoe 31, Breckenridge 20 Shallowater 64, Bowie 50 Wall 63, Littlefield 27 Brock 71, Denver City 14 Regional Quarterfinals Muleshoe vs. Shallowater Friday, 6 p.m. at Levelland, Wall vs. Brock CLASS 3A DIVISION II Region I Bidistrict Idalou 59, Holliday 17 Colorado City 22, Big Lake Reagan County 15 Cisco 48, Amarillo Highland Park 18 Coleman 75, Alpine 39 Post 51, Crane 12 Henrietta 48, Sanford-Fritch 14 Sonora 34, Ballinger 21 Eastland 47, Spearman 27 Area Idalou 58, Colorado City 14 Coleman 34, Cisco 28 Henrietta 14, Post 7 Eastland 70, Sonora 38 Regional quarterfinals Idalou vs. Coleman, Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Sweetwater. Henrietta vs Eastland CLASS 2A DIVISION I Region I Bidistrict Canadian 70, Hale Center 15 Stamford 55, Ozona 6 Panhandle 35, New Deal 31 Anson 44, Christoval 6 Windthorst 34, Forsan 12 Wellington 28, Abernathy 8 Hawley 60, Anthony 0 Stratford 42, Floydada 14 Regional Canadian 52, Stamford 20

Anson 37, Panhandle 29 Wellington 34, Windthorst 14 Stratford 54, Hawley 19 Regional Quarterfinals Canadian vs, Anson Wellington vs, Stratford CLASS 2A DIVISION II Region I Bidistrict Sunray 48, Sudan 19 Memphis 40, Smyer 14 Vega 49, Gruver 13 Crosbyton 21, Sundown 6 Quanah 53, Plains 0 Farwell 34, Shamrock 26 Seagraves 56, Lockney 22 Wheeler 31, Springlake-Earth 27 Area Memphis 34, Sunray 20 Crosbyton 26, Vega 14 Quanah 41, Farwell 14 Seagraves 41, Wheeler 2 Regional quarterfinals Memphis vs. Crosbyton, Friday, 2 p.m. at Lowery Field Quanah vs. Seagraves, Friday, 3 p.m. at Sweetwater CLASS 1A DIVISION I Region I Regional Borden County 78, Valley 33 Happy 47, Meadow 0 Quarterfinals Borden County vs Happy Saturday, 6 p.m. at Frenship, CLASS 1A DIVISION II Region I Regional Follett 54, Whitharral 8 Southland 79, LeFors 66 Quarterfinals Follet vs. Southland, TBD

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Raiders fall to Iowa State Texas Tech Volleyball BY PHILIP ARABOME For A-J Media

The Big 12 Conference’s second division — an old term for a collective of teams that occupy the lower rung of league standings — featured a tightly played, back-and-forth affair of college volleyball which lasted long and was punctuated by intense emotion. Texas Tech is not a tournament team. Iowa State might be, but from the look at the stats printed out after Saturday’s close contest, a 3-1 win for the Cyclones (26-24, 26-24, 2225, 25-20), both teams’ attacking percentages were remarkably similar — 25.8 for Iowa State and 25.5 for the Red Raiders. The Red Raiders (14-15, 3-12 Big 12) nipped at the Cyclones (17-9, 10-5 Big 12), yet still displayed their relative youth (on Senior Day, no less) with a number of errors in their attack. Iowa State, usually a high-powered team in

the top half of the league, wasn’t exactly a running machine Saturday — not like Baylor was a couple of weeks ago, or how top-5 side Texas displayed against the Red Raiders last month. The Cyclones contributed 22 errors while the home team gave 19. Junior setter Marguerite Grubb, the day’s top performer with 52 assists and 12 digs, offered up her take on the game’s outcome. “It shows our fight,” she said. “Even though we lost, it’s great we got a set off them. It shows that even if we didn’t have the season we wanted, we’re fighting every game. “(We can) prove to ourselves that we can compete with anyone in the conference. Even though our season is coming to an end, we can bring that into next season…and play with anyone.” Texas Tech may have been out-killed, 63-60, but managed to maintain course and play tightly and closely against Iowa State. For a team which ranked seventh in the league in total kills prior to Satur-

day, it should be a sign of confidence as one of the nation’s top volleyball programs, Kansas, beckons in a week. The Red Raiders also had a 58 percent attacking percentage up against the Cyclones’ 61 percent, while not losing a set by more than five. “This is the closest to top25 volleyball than we’ve been since our seniors got here," Texas Tech coach Don Flora said. Flora served up helpings of praise for his senior women, headed by Jenna Allen — whom he noted had done a remarkable job returning from injury in her collegiate career. “One of the key ways (the seniors have impacted the program) is the culture and the people that they are,” Flora said. “They’ve left this program in a better place than when they arrived. “We’re playing a lot more good volleyball than we did four years ago. It’s a real plus to them…they have really embodied the ‘Red Raider way.’”

Luge getting more exposure By JOHN KEKIS Associated Press

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Luge is the fastest sport on ice and breathtaking for fans watching the competitors whiz by face-up and feet-first on their fiberglass sleds. It’s popular in Germany but rarely seen in the United States, except during the Winter Olympics. While it’s not great news that NBCUniversal shut down Universal Sports Network this week, the home to luge and other Olympic sports, fans can still watch those sports on other NBC networks, such as NBC and NBCSN.

This season, four World Cup luge races will be on NBC, which has a partnership with the International Luge Federation (FIL) to provide live streaming on its website with an English language feed. “It’s great news,” said Gordy Sheer, marketing director for USA Luge and 1998 Olympic silver medalist in doubles. “There’s a lot of excitement.” USA Luge has been playing catch up to the Germans, who have dominated the sport for decades. The Germans won gold in every luge event at the 2014 Sochi Games. The headquarters for FIL are located in Berchtesgaden,

Germany, in the Bavarian Alps. “It’s great to see the FIL take the initiative,” Sheer said. “In the past, luge fans have had to go to various nefarious websites carrying pirated Eurosports streams, or bring in IP (Internet Protocol) blockers to watch German television. The good news is those days are over.” Berchtesgaden, Germany, is also the birthplace of three-time Olympic champion Georg Hackl, wildly popular in his homeland and regarded as the greatest luger in history. Hackl is now a German team coach.

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Baylor beats No. 4 Oklahoma State By CLIFF BRUNT

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STILLWATER, Okla. — Backup quarterback Chris Johnson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, and No. 10 Baylor beat previously unbeaten Oklahoma State 45-35 on Saturday night to climb back into the College Football Playoff picture. Baylor (9-1, 6-1 Big 12, No. 10 CFP) remained in the mix for the conference title, while Oklahoma State (10-1, 7-1, No. 6 CFP) likely is out of playoff conversation. Baylor quarterback Jarrett Stidham took several hard hits in the first half and did not play after the break. Original starter Seth Russell is out for the season after he fractured a bone in his neck. The Bears still gained 700 yards. KD Cannon caught five passes for 210 yards to help the Bears bounce back from a 44-34 loss to Oklahoma last week. Mason Rudolph passed

for 430 yards and three touchdowns, and James Washington and Jalen McCleskey each caught two touchdown passes for the Cowboys. Baylor, which entered the game leading the nation in yards per game and points per game, set the tone immediately. Corey Coleman caught a 48-yard pass on the first play from scrimmage, then Shock Linwood’s 5-yard touchdown run put the Bears ahead 56 seconds into the game. Less than a minute later, Oklahoma State got a scare when Brandon Sheperd was ruled to have fumbled and Baylor took it in for a touchdown. The call was reversed. Baylor eventually scored anyway after Oklahoma State punted. Stidham threw a 59-yard touchdown pass to Cannon to make it 14-0 with 11:56 left in the first quarter. A 39-yard touchdown pass from Rudolph to Washington tied it 14.

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Baylor running back Shock Linwood, right, celebrates with teammate Spencer Drango, left, after scoring in the first quarter against Oklahoma State.

Cantele kicks 42-yard FG; Kansas State beats Iowa State By TATE STEINLAGE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State coach Bill Snyder couldn’t help but laugh when asked about the enthusiastic locker room he had just stepped out of. Over the last six weeks, the Wildcats squandered leads, came up short in frantic comeback attempts and been blown out - culminating in the program’s worst losing streak since 1989. But on Saturday there was finally reason to celebrate. Jack Cantele kicked a 42yard field goal with three seconds left to cap Kansas State’s 38-35 come-frombehind victory over Iowa State. “They enjoyed the daylights out of it,” Snyder said. “I told them that I had been here for a couple 100 years and I have never seen our locker room like that. We always say, ‘Act like you’ve been there before.’ We didn’t act like we’ve been there before, but we needed that.”

Kansas State (4-6, 1-6 Big 12 Conference) recovered three Iowa State (3-8, 2-6) fumbles in the final seven minutes and rallied from a 35-14 first-half deficit. Joe Hubener had 216 yards passing and a touchdown, and had 20 carries for 90 yards to lead Kansas State, which needed the win to stay bowl eligible. Charles Jones ran for 65 yards and two touchdowns. Iowa State’s Joel Lanning threw for 195 yards and three touchdown passes, two to Allen Lazard in the first half. Mike Warren ran for 195 yards with a 76yard touchdown run in the second quarter for the Cyclones. Jones ran for an 8-yard score, and Hubener threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Kody Cook to make it 35-28 early in the fourth quarter. Warren fumbled with 7:26 to play, and Duke Shelley recovered it at the Cyclones 32. On the ensuing series, Hubener threw an incomplete pass on a fourth-and-6 to stall the drive.

Iowa State elected to not take a knee, and Warren fumbled again with 1:31 to play. Elijah Lee recovered the football at the Wildcat 44. “The decision was based on being able to run out the clock and never having to punt the football,” Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads said. “You take a knee on that play and they are going to call a timeout.” Jones ran for a 5-yard touchdown to tie it at 35 with 42 seconds left. Marquel Bryant then sacked and forced a Lanning fumble. It was recovered by Charmeachealle Moore on the Cyclone 25 to set up Cantele’s game-winner two plays later. “A bunch of us seniors were over there and when we saw Iowa State take the ball back with 1:31 we just kind of looked at each other and understood that was it,” Cantele said. “That was our chance. That changed quickly, though. It doesn’t take much to spark this team and give us some hope.”

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Kansas State place kicker Jack Cantele, third from left, celebrates after kicking a 42-yard field goal with seven seconds on the clock to win over Iowa State 38-35. Kansas State has won eight straight against Iowa State. The Cyclones have not won in Manhattan, Kansas since 1988. Kansas State’s defense forced a three-and-out on the opening drive of the

contest for the first time in seven games. But Iowa State opened the scoring on its next series when Lanning threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Trever Ryen with 9:26 to play in the first quarter.

The Wildcats pieced together its only offensive scoring drive of the first half with a trick-play. Fullback Glenn Gronkowski threw a 4-yard jump pass to Winston Dimel to cap a 9-play, 65-yard drive.

Mountaineers beat Kansas to become eligible for bowl By DAVE SKRETTA ASSOCIATED PRESS

LAWRENCE, Kan. — West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen kept reminding his team all week about its trip to Kansas two years ago, when the lightly regarded Jayhawks stormed to a victory over the Mountaineers. The message apparently sunk in. Skyler Howard threw for 133 yards and a touchdown, ran for 129 yards and another score on the ground, and led a grinding West Virginia offense that produced three 100-yard rushers in a 49-0 win over the Jayhawks on Saturday that made his team bowl-eligible for the second straight year. “It meant a lot to our team to come here and play well,” Holgorsen said. “It

had everything to do with us and nothing to do with them. And I give our players a bunch of credit for attacking this week the right way. They were ready to play.” Wendell Smallwood ran for 118 yards and two touchdowns, and Rushel Shell finished with 108 yards and two more scores, as the Mountaineers (6-4, 3-4 Big 12) had a trio of 100-yard rushers for the first time since Sept. 13, 1969, against Cincinnati. “It’s what we hang our hat on,” West Virginia running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider said. “We’ve been able to run the ball efficient, and we threw the ball well enough.” Their defense did its job, too. It was West Virginia’s first road shutout since 2005.

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West Virginia quarterback Skyler Howard (3) runs past Kansas linebacker Joe Dineen Jr., left, and defensive tackle Jacky Dezir (54) while on a 42-yard run. “We’re not finished,” Howard said. “We still have two more to play. Still work to be done.” Kansas (0-11, 0-9) only managed 221 yards of total

offense, and was held to 94 on the ground. A good chunk of that came on a 29yard run by De’Andre Mann in the fourth quarter. “I thought they out-

played us on both sides of the ball, the kicking game. They out-coached us. There’s no other way to say it,” Kansas coach David Beaty said. “At the end of the day, we’re all responsible for that. Our players are responsible for their performance as well.” Freshman quarterback Ryan Willis was 13 of 38 for 127 yards with three interceptions. The first, moments after Shell’s first TD run, was returned by Terrell Chestnut 32 yards for another touchdown that gave the Mountaineers a 14-0 lead with 11:15 left in the first quarter. Things only got worse the rest of the way for Kansas. After the Jayhawks went three-and-out — something

they did seven times in the first half — the Mountaineers quickly moved 76 yards for another score to take a 21-0 lead. Smallwood added a 24yard TD run, Cody Clay caught a short touchdown pass from Howard, and the quarterback ran for his own touchdown as the Mountaineers took a 42-0 lead by the break. The only drama in the second half was whether Shell would join Howard and Smallwood in breaking the 100-yard mark. He did it with a 19-yard carry late in the third quarter, making West Virginia the first to accomplish the feat against Kansas since Eric Crouch, Correll Buckhalter and Dan Alexander led Nebraska to a 56-17 romp on Nov. 4, 2000.

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Honestly, this is my last game ( for Ohio State). I mean, there’s no chance of me coming back next year. What happened today, it was kind of like a bad, bad dream.

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Ezekiel Elliott Ohio State running back, ater his team’s loss to Michigan State

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Vernon Adams Jr. Oregon quarterback EUGENE, Ore. — Vernon Adams Jr. threw for 407 yards and six touchdowns and No. 23 Oregon beat No. 22 Southern California, 48-28, for its fifth straight victory. The Ducks (8-3, 6-2 Pac-12, No. 23 CFP) have not dropped a game since Adams returned from a finger injury he sustained in the season opener against Eastern Washington. It was the third game since coming back that he’s thrown for 300 or more yards and at least four scores.

Top 25 Highlights NO. 1 CLEMSON 33, WAKE FOREST 13

CLEMSON, S.C. — Deshaun Watson threw three touchdown passes and ran for a another score, and Clemson topped 500 yards of offense for the seventh straight game. Watson started the scoring with a 3-yard run, then connected on TD passes of 44 yards to Charone Peake, 11 yards to Deon Cain and 47 yards to Germone Hopper. The Tigers (11-0, 8-0 Atlantic Coast Conference. No. 1 CFP) gained 506 yards against a defense that held Notre Dame to 282 yards last season. Fans rushed the field and fireworks went off as the Tigers finished off their first 8-0 ACC season. It was the Tigers’ 14th straight victory, one shy of tying their record run, and the 700th in program history. Clemson will close regular season next week against rival South Carolina. Wake Forest (3-8, 1-6) has lost five straight and seven of eight.

NO. 3 ALABAMA 56 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN 6

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Michigan State kicker Michael Geiger (4) runs down the field in celebration after kicking a game-winning field goal against Ohio State as time expired on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan State, won 17-14.

No. 9 Spartans shock No. 2 Buckeyes By RALPH. D. RUSSO Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The last place Michael Geiger, all 5-foot-8 and 185 pounds of him, wanted to end up was at the bottom of a pile of Michigan State football players. The junior kicker booted through a 41-yard field goal as time expired and then sprinted away from a swarm of celebrating Spartans after No. 9 Michigan State upset No. 2 Ohio State 17-14 on Saturday to snap the Buckeyes’ 23-game winning streak. Geiger remembered what happened the last time Michigan State won a huge game on the final play of regulation. “I didn’t want to pull a Jalen Watts-Jackson,” Geiger said, referring to his teammate who ended up with a broken hip after returning a botched punt for a touchdown to beat Michigan in October. “I was trying to stay on my feet as long as possible.” Playing without injured star quarterback Connor Cook on a rainy and windy day at Ohio

Stadium, the Spartans (10-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 9 CFP) took control of the Big Ten East, barged into the thick of the College Football Playoff hunt and very likely ended Ohio State’s chances to repeat as national champions. “We know how to win,” coach Mark Dantonio said. With a victory next week at home against Penn State the Spartans will clinch a spot in the Big Ten championship game. The last time Michigan State beat Ohio State was the 2013 Big Ten championship game and that broke a 24-game winning streak by the Buckeyes and kept them out of the BCS title game. This time they put Ohio State’s playoff hopes in critical condition and left behind a team in Columbus that seems to have been playoff or bust. After the game junior tailback Ezekiel Elliott questioned the play calling and said this would be his last home game as a Buckeye. “I mean there’s no chance of me coming back next year. I got to make the most of my

time left,” said Elliott, who ran 12 times for 33 yards and the game’s first touchdown. He had a streak of 15 straight 100yard rushing games snapped. Ohio State plays at Michigan next week. As far as the postseason goes, it’s likely the best the Buckeyes will be able to do is the Rose Bowl. That was the furthest thing from Ohio State coach Urban Meyer’s mind. “Oh, boy, we’ve got to get a couple of first downs and start finding a way to complete a pass and beat our rival,” Meyer said. Ohio State (10-1, 6-1) managed just 132 yards against a rugged Spartans defense and lost to a Big Ten team in the regular season for the first time since Meyer became coach four seasons ago. Ohio State’s only touchdowns came after Michigan State turnovers gave it a short field. Michigan State responded after each one with a 75yard touchdown drive. Gerald Holmes reached the ball over the goal line for a 2-yard touchdown to tie it at 14 for the

Spartans with 12:03 left. The Spartans completed one pass in the second half, but they ran for 203 on 51 attempts and gave Geiger a chance to win it with 3 seconds left by churning out 25 yards on their last drive. Geiger had missed from 43 yards in the second quarter. “I told him earlier in the game make the rest of your kicks,” defensive end Shilique Calhoun said. The Buckeyes started the season as the unanimous No. 1 team in the country, an overwhelming favorite to win another national title. They had more quarterbacks then they knew what to do with and potential All-Americans everywhere. Ohio State sputtered some through 10 games but was never really challenged. At least not like this. The Spartans relish the role of underdog like no powerhouse program and it seemed to fuel them in the Horseshoe. “I still think we make a lot of people look foolish,” center Jack Allen said.

Allen, Bertolet lead A&M past Vanderbilt NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Taylor Bertolet tied Southeastern Conference and school records by making six field goals, and Kyle Allen passed for 336 yards and one touchdown, leading Texas A&M to 25-0 a win over Vanderbilt on Saturday night. Bertolet kicked field goals of 31, 25, 46, 46, 41 and 23 yards. Texas A&M’s Alan Smith kicked six field goals in a 1983 win over Arkansas State. Allen made his first start since a 23-3 loss to Mississippi on Oct. 24. He won the starting job back in practice after freshman Kyler Murray started the previous three games, but threw a total of five interceptions against Western Carolina and Auburn. Allen, who completed 18 of 36 passes, started the first seven games of the season. Texas A&M (8-3, 4-3 SEC West) held Vanderbilt (4-7, 2-5 SEC East) to a season-low 148 total yards and 23 passing yards. Teams from Texas shut out Vanderbilt 59-0 this season, including Houston’s 34-0 win over the Commodores on Halloween. Ralph Webb led the Commodores with 79 rushing yards

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Vanderbilt cornerback Torren McGaster (5) breaks up a pass intended for Texas A&M receiver Josh Reynolds (11) on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. on 25 carries, giving the sophomore 1,003 yards on the ground this season.

Bertolet made a 31-yard field goal on the first drive of the game.

Sam Moeller blocked Tommy Openshaw’s punt and it was recovered by Devonta Burns at the Vanderbilt 13-yard line, setting up the Aggies’ next score. Four plays later, Bertolet’s 25-yard field goal gave Texas A&M a 6-0 lead with 2:32 left in the first quarter. Josh Reynolds got behind Vanderbilt’s Torren McGaster on a fly route down the right sideline on third-and-9 for a 95-yard touchdown pass from Allen, increasing the Aggies’ lead to 13-0 with 2:11 left in the first half. That tied for the second longest TD pass in Texas A&M history. Johnny Manziel threw a 95-yard strike to Mike Evans against Alabama in 2013. De’Vante Harris gave Texas A&M a good scoring opportunity 13 seconds later when he intercepted a Kyle Shurmur pass deep in Vanderbilt territory, but Bertolet’s 35-yard field goal attempt went wide left. Bertolet got another chance on the final play of the half when he hit a 46-yard field goal, giving the Aggies a 16-0 lead. He added three secondhalf field goals to cap the scoring.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Cyrus Jones returned two punts for touchdowns and Derrick Henry also scored twice in Alabama’s romp over Charleston. The Crimson Tide (10-1, No. 2 CFP) led 49-0 by halftime against the Buccaneers (9-2), who are bound for the FCS playoffs. Alabama is hoping to join them in the FBS version and can clinch an SEC West title with a victory next week at Auburn. Jones scored on returns of 43 and 72 yards. He’s the only Alabama player to score twice on punt returns, according to school records dating to 1944. He’s also the first Tide player to have touchdowns on punt returns in consecutive games.

NO. 6 IOWA 40, PURDUE 20

IOWA CITY, Iowa — C.J. Beathard threw three touchdown passes and Iowa beat Purdue to wrap up the Big Ten West title and a spot in the conference championship game. LeShun Daniels Jr. ran for two TDs for the Hawkeyes (11-0, 7-0 Big Ten, No. 5 CFP). Iowa won the outright West title when Northwestern won at Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes will play at Nebraska next week in search of their first 12-0 regular season.

NO. 8 FLORIDA 20 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 14, OT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Treon Harris threw a 13yard touchdown pass to Jake McGee in overtime to lift Florida past Florida Atlantic. The Gators (10-1, No. 8 CFP) were favored by more than 30 points, but were sluggish the whole game. In overtime, Florida scored on its third play but the extra point attempt was blocked.

NO. 12 NORTH CAROLINA 30 VIRGINIA TECH 27, OT

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Marquise Williams hit Quinshad Davis with a 5-yard pass in overtime and No. 12 North Carolina spoiled retiring coach Frank Beamer’s final home game at Virginia Tech. The Tar Heels (10-1, 7-0 Atlantic Coast Conference, No. 17 CFP) won their 10th in a row and wrapped up the Coastal Division title after blowing a 14-point lead in the final 3 minutes of regulation.

UCONN 20, NO. 13 HOUSTON 17

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Noel Thomas caught two touchdown passes, including a 45yarder on a trick play in the fourth quarter, and UConn beat Houston. The Huskies held the previously unbeaten Cougars to 318 yards of offense, almost 200 below their season average. Houston quarterback Kyle Postma, playing in place of Heisman hopeful Greg Ward Jr., threw for 185 yards and a touchdown. Ward came in during Houston’s last drive, but had a pass intercepted by Jamar Summers, and Connecticut (6-5, 4-3 American Athletic Conference) ran out the clock.

NO. 14 MICHIGAN 28, PENN STATE 16

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Jake Rudock threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns for Michigan. Rudock was 25 of 38 and connected with Jake Butt and Amara Darboh for touchdowns. Sione Houma and De’Veon Smith ran for touchdowns for the Wolverines (9-2, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 12 CFP).

NO. 16 FLORIDA STATE 52 CHATTANOOGA 13

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Sean Maguire threw two touchdown passes and Dalvin Cook had his seventh 100-yard rushing game and added two more scores for Florida State. Maguire was 12 of 17 for 152 yards in two-plus quarters, while Cook had 15 carries for 106 yards in a game that was more like a warmup for the Seminoles’ game next week against No. 8 Florida.

NO. 25 MISSISSIPPI 38, NO. 17 LSU 17

OXFORD, Miss. — Chad Kelly threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns and Mississippi beat LSU, giving the Tigers their first three-game losing streak since 1999. Ole Miss (8-3, 5-2 Southeastern Conference, No. 22 CFP) jumped out to a 24-0 in the second quarter. Kelly completed 19 of 34 passes and also ran for 81 yards and two touchdowns.

UCLA 17, NO. 18 UTAH 9

SALT LAKE CITY — Josh Rosen threw for 220 yards and a touchdown and UCLA beat Utah to move a game closer to the Pac-12 championship game. The Bruins (8-3, 5-3) can earn a berth in the conference title game for the first time since 2012 with a win over Southern California next week. UCLA hasn’t won the Pac-12 since 1998.

NO. 20 NORTHWESTERN 13 NO. 21 WISCONSIN 7

MADISON, Wis. — Justin Jackson ran for 139 yards and a touchdown, and Northwestern used a goal-line stand to hold off Wisconsin. The Wildcats (9-2, 5-2 Big Ten, No. 20 CFP) moved into a tie for second in the West Division with the Badgers (8-3, 5-2, No. 25 CFP). Wisconsin had won five in a row. Associated Press

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A.J. Luckey leads Chaps in home opener win 95-78 FROM STAFF REPORTS

A.J. Luckey led Lubbock Christian University with a game high 25 points in its 95-78 defeat of Our Lady of the Lady, the No. 25 ranked NAIA team, at the Rip Griffin Center Saturday afternoon in the team’s home opener. The Chaps connected on over 60 percent of their shots and hit 28 free throws in the win while Tyler Rogers finished the night with 14 points. LCU’s Michael Grant and Isaac Cardona had 12 and 11 points, respectively. Marcus Arrington was the fifth Chap to score in the double digits and totalled 10 points. Our Lady of the Lake’s Joe Jackson combined for 18 points and six rebounds and Dilepso Blanco had 14 points and one rebound. Darion Brown totalled 13 points, one rebound and six assists. LCU hosts Sul Ross State at 7 p.m. Tuesday. n Wayland women GREAT FALLS, Mont. — The 10th-ranked Flying Queens (2-2) fell to No. 11 Great Falls 88-80 Saturday evening at Great Falls. Wayland Baptist will host No. 7 Our Lady of the Lake 2 p.m. Saturday, which will be the team’s third-consecutive contest against a ranked team. The Lady Argonauts’ Erin Legel led the team with 28 points, seven rebounds and three assists and Nneka Nnadi added 24 points, eight rebounds and one assist in the team’s win. For the Flying Queens, guard Shawna Monreal finished the night with 23 points and three rebounds, while Maci Merket totalled 15 points and four rebounds. Stephanie Afunugo had 13 points and five rebounds. n South Plains women Snyder — The Lady Texans improved to 7-2 on the

season, and extended their winning streak to three games, with their 97-32 defeat of Southwest Texas Saturday morning. South Plains’ Ugochinyere Nwarie led the team with 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Evelyn Omemmah totalled 14 points. Taylor Holley recorded 12 points and eight rebounds for the Lady Texans and Jasmyne Martin finished the night with 12 points and five rebounds. South Plains will travel to Garden City Community College on Friday for the 2015 Thanksgiving Classic.

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Texas Tech Football Behind the scenes Texas Tech brought in 18 scholarship newcomers this season, about half of whom have already played. Over the next several days, we’ll update the progress of freshmen who are redshirting and some other young players for whom Tech coaches have expectations. Name: Quan Shorts Class: True freshman Position: Wide receiver High school: Atascocita Background: Shorts caught 39 passes for 706 yards and nine touchdowns last year as a high school senior, earning first-team Shorts all-District 16-6A recognition. In the spring, he ran on the Atascocita 800-meter relay team that qualified for state. Utah and Nebraska were among the

other prominent programs that recruited him. Outlook: Tony Brown, Keke Coutee and Jonathan Giles have gotten their shots to help the Tech receiving corps as true freshmen. Donta Thompson and Shorts redshirted, and Shorts was set back by a groin injury that kept him from doing much until mid-October. He’s training at flanker, the “Z” receiver spot in Tech’s offense. Wide receivers coach Darrin Chiaverini said part of the challenge is getting Shorts to push himself every day, knowing he won’t play each Saturday. “I really think with his size — he’s 6-2, 200 pounds — and he’s got great burst for a big guy, it’s just a matter of he’s got to refine his game,” Chiaverini said. “He’s got a long ways to go — a long ways to go — but he does have the ability if he sets his mind to it and works hard.”

Spending this fall as a redshirt, Shorts has had the opportunity to work on his strength and route running. He could take some time to develop, but the Red Raiders will be patient trying to develop his talent. Upperclassmen Reginald Davis and Dylan Cantrell are slotted ahead of Shorts at the same position, and Cantrell’s season-long absence with back trouble resulted in Coutee getting time there as well. Shorts will need to make progress next year so he can be an option when Davis and Cantrell age out of the program. “He’s very raw,” Chiaverini said, “but raw’s not always a bad thing. He’s got a lot of physical gifts that he can work as long as he has the right mindset. That’s going to be a work in progress with him.” — Don Williams, A-J Media

n South Plains men Levelland — Ibrahima Diagne led the Texans with 14 points and 10 rebounds in the team’s 105-53 rout of the Wayland Baptist junior varsity squad Saturday at South Plains College. The Texans’ Deontae North totalled 12 points and Montell McRae and Jerron Love each scored 11 points apiece. Taelin Webb had nine points and four assists. South Plains travels to Collin County for the Thanksgiving Classic that is set to tip-off on Friday. n South Plains half marathon Levelland — The South Plains College men’s Half Marathon team defended their national championship title capturing the 2015 NJCAA Half Marathon National Championship Saturday. The Texans’ Hassan Abdi earned All-American honors finishing first overall in the men’s division with a final time of 1:04:55.67, which was eight seconds ahead of Iowa Western’s Sylvester Barus. South Plains had three runners place in the top 10 overall, including Kelvin Keter and Nicholas Rotch, who finished with final times of 1:08:58.68 and 1:09:17.79, respectively.

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Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes carries the ball down the field during Tech’s 70-53 loss to Oklahoma State. With six wins, Mahomes and Tech are headed to a bowl game, and Texas A&M might be their opponent.

tech: Red Raiders, Aggies could renew rivalry FROM page B1 said. Bowl selections will be made on Dec. 6. After the College Football Playoff and New Year’s contract bowls are filled, the Big 12 has agreements with, in order, the Alamo, Russell Athletic, Texas, Liberty, Cactus and Heart of Dallas bowls. If the Big 12 champion makes it into the College Football Playoff’s national semifinals, another Big 12 team will play in the Sugar Bowl. No. 4 Oklahoma State, No. 7 Oklahoma, No. 10 Baylor, No. 11 TCU, Tech and West Virginia have achieved bowl eligibility with at least six wins. The Red Raiders have won bowl games at the Houston Texans’ stadium twice recently, against Navy in 2003 and against Minnesota in 2012. “From our perspective, Texas Tech has been to Houston, they have a great alumni base, they have a great tradition up there in Lubbock

Tech dart board Here is a sampling of the latest bowl destinations projected for Texas Tech by writers who cover college football. Erick Smith, USA Today: Liberty Bowl vs. Auburn Stewart Mandel, Fox Sports: Texas Bowl vs. Texas A&M CBS Sports: Cactus Bowl vs. California Mark Schlabach, ESPN: Texas Bowl vs. Texas A&M Brett McMurphy, ESPN: Cactus Bowl vs. Arizona State Zac Ellis, Sports Illustrated: Liberty Bowl vs. Auburn Pete Fiutak, College Football News: Texas Bowl vs. Texas A&M Steven Lassan, Athlon: Texas Bowl vs. Texas A&M Phil Steele, Phil Steele.com: Texas Bowl vs. Mississippi State Bill Bender, The Sporting News: Texas Bowl vs. Texas A&M CollegeSportsMadness.com: Texas Bowl vs. Tennessee Mike Huguenin, GridironNow.com: Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State Dan Harralson, Football.com: Heart of Dallas Bowl vs. Southern Mississippi Jason Kirk, SBNation.com: Texas Bowl vs. Texas A&M Brad Crawford, SaturdayDownSouth.com: Texas Bowl vs. Texas A&M

and have played very well this season,” Fletcher said. “That’s a winning formula, in our opinion.” Two factors could stand in the way of a Tech-A&M game: West Virginia and the SEC. The Mountaineers have a good chance to finish 8-4, in which case they could position themselves as more attractive than Tech based on

a better record and a headto-head victory. The second factor: The SEC’s say-so over where most of its teams go bowling. A Texas A&M-Texas matchup didn’t materialize for last year’s Texas Bowl amid suspicion SEC officials believed the Aggies had too little to gain and too much to lose had they gone to Houston and lost to the Longhorns.

Instead, Arkansas was sent to the Texas Bowl to play Texas, and the Aggies went to the Liberty Bowl to play West Virginia. SEC officials, rather than the league’s bowl partners, now determine where six of their teams go in the postseason under a policy put in place last year. After SEC teams are selected for the College Football Playoff and New Year’s contract bowls, the Citrus Bowl gets to choose. Past that, the next six bowls with SEC agreements are part of a pool over which the SEC league office has control. “We have input,” Fletcher said, “but ultimately, it’s a conference decision on the SEC side.” Two other forecasters apiece projected a TechMississippi State Texas Bowl and a Tech-Auburn Liberty Bowl. The Liberty Bowl, a game in which the Red Raiders have never played, is at 2:20 p.m. Jan. 2 in Memphis, Tennessee.

lady raiders: CookTaylor, Brooks lead Tech to a 113-51 win FROM page B1 two games of this season, it’s averaging 96 per game and it bested last season’s high output with 2:21 left in the third quarter. “I think we played uptempo and I think Ryann (Bowser) did a fantastic job and Japreece (Dean) came in and looked for opportunities to break people down,” Texas Tech coach Candi Whitaker said. “We had clean rebounds and outlets tonight, which lead to fast breaks. “I felt (CookTaylor) was special tonight with the way she was shooting it and how aggressive she was being." CookTaylor, who finished with a career-high 26 points, scored 10 of 11 points in an 11-2 run midway through the third quarter that pushed Tech’s lead to nearly 40 points and gave them 70 points. Brooks hit her first four 3-pointers en route to 15 points, which she scored all in the first half.

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Texas Tech guard Ivonne CookTaylor makes a jumpshot during the Lady Raiders’ game against Southeastern Louisiana. "We were just being patient and finding gaps and I have been working a lot of situational cuts and I

think that helped a lot," CookTaylor said. Also in double figures was Bowser (17), Dean (17)

and sophomore forward Dayo Olabode (12). Southeastern Louisiana (0-4), meanwhile, lost

its fourth straight game to a Power 5 school and was unable to hit the defensive glass against the Lady Raiders. Junior transfer LeeLee Grant again dominated the inside for Texas Tech, scoring 13 points and pulling down 12 rebounds, her second straight doubledouble to open the season. Despite the offensive outburst from the Lady Raiders, for the second straight game they held their opponent to less than 50 points Niagara (45). Overall the Lady Raiders out rebounded the Lions 57-36 and forced 27 turnovers, while holding them to 25 percent shooting. "We shot the ball well and I loved the tempo we played with," Whitaker said. "We had a lot of fun tonight just watching the ball go in and having a lot of fun on offense. “I don’t know if we are going to score this every time out, but I think we have the ability to get hot and put points on the board.”

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TEXAS TECH 56 FG FT REB Min. M-A M-A O T PF A TP Underwood 20 2-11 5-6 1 2 5 2 9 Anderson 24 0-5 0-0 1 2 3 2 0 Hernandez 35 5-13 2-2 0 1 2 2 14 Stewart 19 1-7 1-2 5 8 5 0 3 Pool 29 4-10 3-4 1 5 2 0 11 Deluone 11 0-0 0-0 0 1 5 0 0 Stears 10 0-1 0-0 1 3 1 0 0 Felton 8 1-2 0-2 0 3 2 0 9 Fielder 12 2-9 0-0 2 3 1 0 0 Scholvin 7 0-3 2-2 1 2 5 0 0 Warren 23 2-6 1-2 0 1 1 1 6 Totals 200 17-67 14-20 14 35 32 7 51 TEXAS SEL67 FG FT REB Min. M-A M-A O T PF A TP CookTaylor 22 12-15 1-2 2 4 2 0 21 Bowser 28 6-9 4-5 1 3 2 3 0 Brooks 16 4-5 3-4 1 2 2 0 10 Grant 23 6-11 1-1 3 12 2 2 11 Roe 25 2-5 2-2 1 10 3 4 18 Dean 23 4-11 9-13 0 5 2 0 0 Sanders 20 1-8 0-1 6 8 1 1 5 Olabode 21 3-6 6-8 0 2 0 0 0 Parliament 10 1-2 0-0 1 2 0 0 0 McKenzie 13 1-2 1-3 3 6 0 1 2 Totals 200 40-74 27-39 18 57 14 18113 SE Louisiana 12 17 11 11 – 51 Texas Tech 28 29 31 25 – 113 Records: Texas Tech 2-0, SE Louisiana 0-4. Shooting percentages: Tech 54.1% FG, 42.9% 3-pt. FG, 69.2% FT; SEL25.4% FG, 17.6% 3-pt. FG, 70.0% FT. 3-point goals: Tech 6-14(CookTaylor 1-1, Bowser 1-2. Brooks 4-4, Roe 0-1, Dean 0-2, Sanders 0-3, Olabode 0-1); SEL 3-17 (Underwood 0-4, Anderson 0-2, Hernandez 2-6, Stears 0-1, Warren 0-4). Steals: Tech 17 (CookTaylor 7, Bowser 4, Brooks, Grant, Roe 2, Dan 2); SEL10 (Underwood 3, Anderson 2, Hernandez , Fielder, Warren 3). Blocked shots: Tech 9 (Brooks, Grant 2, Roe, Sanders 2, Olabode 2, McKenzie); SEL 1 (DeLaune). Fouled out: Underwood, Stewart, DeLaune, Scholvin. Technical fouls: None. Officials: Michale Price, Billy Smith, Eric Brewton. Attendance: 3,623

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Northern Iowa’s Wes Washpun celebrates after leading his team to an 71-67 upset of No. 1 North Carolina on Saturday in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Washpun scored 21 points.

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — North Carolina only scheduled a trip to Northern Iowa as a homecoming for Marcus Paige. The Tar Heels could’ve used their injured senior star against the Panthers. Wes Washpun scored 21 points and Northern Iowa stunned top-ranked North Carolina 71-67 on Saturday — just a week after losing to Colorado State at home. The Panthers used a 29-8 stretch over 12 minutes of the second half to turn a 50-34 deficit into a 63-58 lead, and held on for the upset. “Very disappointed in me, more so than my team. We acted like a team that had not been coached very well out there,” North Carolina coach Roy Williams said. We “made a lot of mistakes.” Northern Iowa also got 19 points from Matt Bohannon — whose 3-pointer with 2:51 left gave Northern Iowa the lead for good — and 14 points from Paul Jesperson. Justin Jackson had 25 points for the Tar Heels (3-1), who didn’t force a single turnover in the second half. Paige didn’t play because of a broken bone in his right hand. The Tar Heels missed him badly him, as Paige’s replacement, Joel Berry, had just five points on 2-of-7 shooting. “He’s our best player offensively and defensively and as fine a young man as I’ve ever been around in my life, so I’d like to have him on the court,” Williams said. “But North Carolina still plays.” The Panthers (2-1) also beat the Tar Heels in the paint, 24-22, after Kennedy Meeks scored the first eight points for UNC. Meeks finished with just 10 points, a total matched by Brice Johnson. The 6-foot-10 and 6-foot-9 for-

wards never established the inside game for UNC, and the Panthers were able to exploit that the rest of the way. n No. 9 Wichita State 76 Emporia State 54 WICHITA, Kan. — Ron Baker scored 23 points and Wichita State routed Emporia State. Landry Shamet and Ty Taylor had nine points each for the Shockers (2-1). They played without injured senior point guard Fred VanVleet. He has hamstring and ankle injuries. Joshua Oswald led NCAA Division II Emporia State (0-2) with 16 points. n No. 18 Notre Dame 83 UMass-Lowell 57 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Zach Auguste had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Notre Dame. With no River Hawk taller than 6-foot-8 to challenge him in the post, the 6-10 Auguste found his way to the basket early and often, scoring 15 of his points in the first half on 6-of-8 shooting. Demetrius Jackson had 15 points and five assists for the Irish (3-0). Matt Harris scored 16 points for UMass Lowell (1-2). n No. 19 UConn 83 Furman 58 STORRS, Conn. — Shonn Miller had 18 points and seven rebounds for UConn. Freshman guard Jalen Adams had 14 points and six assists, and Rodney Purvis added 13 points for UConn (3-0). Matt Rafferty had 15 points for Furman (2-2). n No. 21 Purdue 61 Old Dominion 39 UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Center A.J. Hammons scored 12 of his 18 points in the first half for Purdue in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. Kendall Stephens sparked a second-half run with nine of his 12 points for Purdue (4-0). Trey Freeman led Old Dominion (3-1) with 17 points.

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Jeff Gordon is trying to achieve what few sports greats have done before — win a championship in his final season. A surefire future Hall of Famer, Gordon can clinch his fifth career NASCAR Sprint Cup championship on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Here are some other all-time elite athletes who said goodbye by going out on top with a title. n John Elway. Denver Broncos quarterback. Jan. 31, 1999. Elway was named Super Bowl MVP in his final game, closing his career by leading the Broncos to a 34-19 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl. He was 18 of 29 for 336 yards and ran and threw for a touchdown and sparked Denver to its second straight championship. n David Robinson. San Antonio Spurs center. June 15, 2003. Robinson wrapped up a 14-year career with his second NBA championship with the Spurs. Robinson had 13 points, 17 rebounds and two blocks in the clincher against the New Jersey Nets. n Bill Russell. Boston Celtics center. May 5, 1969.

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Four-time NASCAR cup champion Jeff Gordon can add a fifth championship on Sunday in what will be his last NASCAR race. Few athletes have been able to win it all in their last event. Russell was 35 when he grabbed 21 rebounds in Boston’s 108-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Final. Russell retired with his 11th championship in 13 seasons. n Ray Bourque. Colorado Avalanche defenseman. June 9, 2001. Bourque failed to win a championship in two decades chasing the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins. With Bourque’s career winding down, Boston traded him to the Colorado Avalanche and the highestscoring defenseman in

NHL history won the Cup in his final game after 1,612 regular season and 214 playoff games. n Pete Sampras. Tennis. Sept. 8, 2002. Sampras won his final Grand Slam title in his final match, defeating rival Andre Agassi 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 for his fifth U.S Open championship. Sampras never played again in an ATP tournament. n Joe DiMaggio. New York Yankees outfielder. Oct. 10, 1951. Joltin’ Joe won the last of his nine World Series championships when the

Yankees beat the New York Giants 4-3 in Game 6. DiMaggio homered in the Series and walked away a winner at just 36 because injuries had slowed him down. n American Pharoah. Horse. Oct. 31, 2015. American Pharoah capped his spectacular career with a victory in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland. Pharoah won nine times in 11 races and his sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes made him the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years.

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NAPLES, Fla. — Cristie Kerr and Ha Na Jang are leading the tournament. Lydia Ko is leading everything else. And with one round left in the LPGA Tour season, there’s plenty left to decide. Kerr shot a 4-under 67 — her third straight round in the 60s this week — Saturday to match Jang at 13 under at Tiburon Golf Club. Jang closed with a bogey for a 69, a round where she twice had to deal with nosebleeds she thought were brought on by hot, humid conditions. “I feel fresh and kind of ready to perform,” Kerr said. “I don’t feel like this is the last tournament of the year for me. It feels like there’s a couple left. Hopefully that can carry me through tomorrow.” The top-ranked Ko and Gerina Piller were tied for third at 11 under, and 14 players are within six shots of the lead going into the final round. Ko had a 69, and Piller shot 67. But what matters more to the 18-year-old Ko is all the tournaments within this tournament — she goes into Sunday in position to hang on to the world’s No. 1 ranking, plus walk away with the player of the year award, the scoring title, the money title and, for the second straight year, the $1 million Race to the CME Globe bonus. “I mean, it would be awesome,” Ko said. “When you

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Cristie Kerr watches her ball after teeing off the first hole during Saturday’s third round of the LPGA Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla. defend something or do something back-to-back, it’s always cool to do that.” Lexi Thompson (67) and Brittany Lincicome (68) were tied for fifth at 10 under, as was France’s Karine Icher (68). Second-ranked Inbee Park shaved two shots off her score for the second straight day, shooting 67 to get to 9 under, five shots from the lead and two shots back of Ko.

“We both had really, really good seasons and somebody is going to become 1 and somebody is going to become 2,” said Park, who’s chasing Ko in all those year-end races. “That’s just the way it is. I’m just trying to tell myself I had a really good enough season this year. I’ve earned what I wanted to earn, what I wanted to achieve. The rest is just a bonus.”

n PGA RSM ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — Kevin Kisner had a 6-under 64 on Saturday to build a three-shot lead in the RSM Classic as he goes for his first win on the PGA Tour. Already a runner-up four times this year — three in playoffs — Kisner has never had a chance this good. Kisner made his only bogey of the round on No. 14 and failed to make birdie on the par-5 15th to fall into a tie for the lead with Kevin Chappell. He answered with a key shot that set up birdie, a 6-iron into a foot at the par-3 17th and a 30-foot birdie on the 18th to build some separation. n DP World Tour DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rory McIlroy shot a 7-under 65 to move within a shot of leader Andy Sullivan after the third round of the European Tour’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship. Sullivan had a 68 to reach 16-under 200 at Jumeirah Golf Estates. n Australian Masters MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s Matthew Millar shot a 3-under 68 in windy conditions to take a one-stroke lead after the third round of the Australian Masters. Miller had a 7-under 206 total at Huntingdale. Countryman Andrew Evans was second after a 70. Adam Scott, the Australian star who led after the first two rounds, had a 77 to drop five strokes back.

European games largely incident-free under tight security By JEROME PUGMIRE Associated Press

PARIS — Stadiums were on high security alert on Saturday, as domestic leagues around Europe resumed a week after the deadly attacks in Paris that took 130 lives and left hundreds more injured. Security measures were stepped up everywhere in wake of the attacks, which began with explosions outside Stade de France — where France was playing Germany last Friday night — and carried on elsewhere on a brutal night of bloodshed that shocked the watching world. What would normally have been billed as mouth-watering contests on Saturday between Real Madrid and Barcelona, Manchester City and Liverpool, and Juventus and AC Milan were all played amid a tense atmosphere. Fans — and even journalists — were subjected to far more stringent searches than

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Fans are checked by security guards at the entrance of the Lorient stadium before the French League One soccer match on Saturday in Lorient, France. usual and some armed police looked on. But on a somber day of reflection, it was more about doves flying in the air, impeccably observed minutes of silence and moving words scribbled on banners.

Although there was some trouble in Germany and in the Greek city of Athens, this was fan-related and not related to an outside danger. The threat of violence inside stadiums never materialized, al-

lowing fans and players alike to pay their respects to the victims as the French national anthem resonated. Here is a look at how Europe’s top leagues and their legions of fans dealt with increased security on a somber Saturday for football: n France It was a calm, controlled atmosphere as Lorient fans queuing up to enter Le Moustoir stadium for the game against Paris SaintGermain. Both adults and children were stringently searched late Saturday afternoon, although none seemed to object. Bag searches were more thorough, heavy objects were not allowed inside, and some metal detectors were used in stadium around the country, but the attitude was cooperative. There were no away fans present anywhere, so as not to stretch France’s overworked police forces any further.

They would not have been needed anyway, it seems, such was the somber mood of reflection in Lorient, where 11 doves of peace were released and a minute’s silence impeccably observed. “It was important to show the solidarity of France, or Paris,” PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said. “Of course everyone was affected. It was very hard for us, but life must go on.” Thousands of French tricolor flags were waved across France’s stadiums. n Spain The most heavily scrutinized game of the weekend was in Madrid, where Real Madrid hosted archrival Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeau. Unprecedented security measures were in place, with nearly 3,000 policemen and private security officers working to maintain public safety outside and inside the 81,000-capacity venue. But there were no problems reported.

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Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens will dedicate extra patrol hours and manpower to enforcing hunting laws this mule deer season. The season runs through Nov. 29 in most South Plains counties. The nine-day general season is

open to hunters with an appropriate hunting license and permission to hunt on property. Legal harvesting methods include the use of firearms and archery equipment. The bag limit is one buck per legal hunter, and does not allow the take of mule deer unless a special permit is obtained. “We prepare for the increase

in patrol hours every year leading up to the season,” Game Warden Aaron Sims said in a news release. “We’ll be active during normal daytime hunting hours as well as into the night, to deter illegal night hunting.” Violations can also be anonymously reported via the Operation Game Thief hotline by calling 1-800-792-4263 (GAME), or Text

to TIP411. Enter “847411” in the “TO:” box. Preface the text with “TPWD,” then type your message and press send. “A good sportsman knows the importance of protecting the resource, and we get numerous tips from hunters who are in the field and see suspicious activity such as hunting from a county road,” Sims said.

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Central Texas state park begins wildfire recovery SMITHVILLE — Traces of recovery are appearing amid scars of a devastating wildfire in Buescher State Park that raced across more than 5,000 acres in Central Texas last month. No one was hurt in the mid-October fires, but about 70 homes and nearly 80 other structures just outside the park were destroyed. People living in about 400 homes in the rural area were ordered evacuated. Wildflowers now are emerging from ashes left behind after the fire, the second severe wildfire in four years in the popular Lost Pines area near Bastrop, about 40 miles east of Austin. The park has reopened, though the fire destroyed more than five miles of trail, three foot bridges and numerous markers, signs and fencing. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials said the blaze impacted most of the scenic corridor connecting Buescher and nearby Bastrop State Park. The road project was initiated in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The fire was sparked by a piece of farm equipment that accidentally ignited grass and fueled by record-high October temperatures and months of sparse rainfall. “Fire is and can be a good thing, since it is required for maintaining and sustaining the pine forests,” said Jamie Creacy, superintendent at both parks. “However, fire had been suppressed in these forested habitats for the past several decades, allowing incredible accumulation of fuel, which supported catastrophic wildfire.”

Buescher State Park superintendent Jamie Creacy, right, and Stephanie Salinas, with Texas Parks and Wildlife, left, look over damage caused by October’s wildfire. Below, wreckage in the park from the fires.

ATHENS — It’s time once again for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s annual winter rainbow trout stocking. Beginning in late November and continuing through March, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will stock nearly 300,000 hatchery-reared rainbow trout at more than 140 sites across the state. Many of the fish stockings will be conducted at small community fishing lakes, state park lakes and popular river tailraces offering easy angling access. TPWD has been stocking rainbows each winter since the 1970s. The program occurs in the winter due to the cooler water temperatures in Texas water bodies the fish require to survive. All anglers 17 years of age and older must have a valid freshwater fishing license as well as a freshwater stamp. The daily bag limit is five fish.

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s fall red snapper season opened Friday and runs seven days a week until the end of the year or until the state reaches its historic take level. NOLA.com/The TimesPicayune reports anglers will be restricted to state waters, and may harvest two fish each per day measuring at least 16 inches. Of the 994,000 pounds of red snapper harvested so far in 2015, 750,000 pounds were during the state season, which closed on Sept. 8. The historic annual take for Louisiana is 1.1 million pounds.

Navajo investigating poaching of 8 raptors TOHATCHI, N.M. — Navajo Nation officials are investigating the deaths of eight predatory birds that were shot and dumped on the outskirts of Tohatchi. The Gallup Independent reports that tribal Department of Fish and Wildlife conservation officer Eddie Benally says he was angry when he found the birds. The hawks and prairie falcon all were missing tail feathers. Benally thinks whoever killed the birds likely is selling the feathers on the black market. He says there’s a demand for the feathers for Native American rituals, which traditionally were collected without killing the birds. They’re legally available through predatory bird repositories, but the waiting list is long. Raptors are protected under tribal, state and federal laws.

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Here is the weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Nov. 18. ALAN HENRY: Water stained; 63-68 degrees; 1.76 feet low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, jigs, Rat-L-Traps and Caroline rigs. Crappie are fair to good on jigs and minnows. Catfish are fair to good on prepared bait. ARROWHEAD: Water off color; 62-67 degrees; 1.08 feet low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs and spinnerbaits. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers. COLORADO CITY: 19.89 feet low. No report available. FORT PHANTOM HILL: Water clear; 64-69 degrees; 4.8 feet low. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits, jigs and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers. GREENBELT: 35.04 feet low. No report available. HUBBARD CREEK: Water off color; 64-70 degrees; 17.44 feet low. Black bass are fair to good on Rat-L-Traps, Texas rigs, jigs and shakyheads. Crappie are fair to good on jigs and minnows. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers and live shad.

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A charred leaf hangs on a tree burned during last month’s wildfire at Buescher State Park, near Smithville. The Central Texas park has reopened although hike and bike trails are being kept closed. More than five miles of trail, three foot bridges and numerous markers, signs and fencing were lost. Overall the blaze damaged nearly 5,000 acres. But traces of recovery are appearing amid scars of the devastating wildfire.

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MACKENZIE: 71.31 feet low. No report available. MEREDITH: 59.47 feet low. No report available. NASWORTHY: 62-68 degrees; 2.08 feet low. Black bass are fair to good on chatterbaits and Texas rigs. No reports on crappie. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers. OAK CREEK: Water stained; 61-68 degrees; 19.92 feet low. Black bass are fair to good on weighted flukes, medium running shad pattern crankbaits, Texas rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on chartreuse (use Worn-Glo) nightcrawlers. O.H. IVIE: Water stained; 63-69 degrees; 45.78 feet low. Black bass are fair to good Texas rigs, jigs, squarebill crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs fished shallow. Catfish are fair to good on live bait. PALO DURO: 49.67 feet low. No report available. POSSUM KINGDOM: Water fairly clear; 64-69 degrees; 0.12 feet high. Black bass are fair to good on medium running crankbaits, Texas rigs, drop shot rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair on live minnows. White bass are fair to good

on slabs. Striped bass are fair on live shad. Catfish are fair to good on live shad and nightcrawlers. SPENCE: 56.61 feet low. No report available. STAMFORD: 1.8 feet low. No report available. SWEETWATER: Water off color; 60-67 degrees; 30.1 feet low. No report available. WHITE RIVER: Water stained; 61-66 degrees; 16.76 feet low. No report available. CENTRAL BASTROP: Water stained; 74-78 degrees. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and chartreuse soft plastics. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and live bait. Yellow catfish are fair on live perch. BROWNWOOD: Water clear; 68-72 degrees; 1.99 feet low. Black bass are fair on medium running crankbaits, buzzbaits, and watermelon worms over brush piles in 8-15 feet. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are good on Li’l Fishies and minnows off lighted docks at night. Crappie are slow. Channel catfish are fair on cut bait and shrimp over baited holes. Yellow catfish are slow.

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JACKSON, Wyo. — A fatal neurological disease that infects elk, deer and moose has been discovered closer to Yellowstone National Park than ever before. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports that the Wyoming Game and Fish Department says a buck whitetail deer killed Nov. 1 in a hunting area about 25 miles east of Yellowstone has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The hunting area comes within 10 miles of the park at its closest point.

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Post ISD is accepting sealed bids for the sale of two used Exmark brand 72" mowers. Model number LZ28KC724, with mulching kits. . Both mowers are in good operating condition. Bids should be submitted, per mower, in sealed envelope marked "Post ISD Mower Bid 006-001" on outside of envelope to at Post ISD Central Administrative Office, 501 South Ave. K, Post, Texas 79356. Bids will be accepted until 2:00p.m., November 30. For more information call 806-495-3343. Invitation to Bid The City of Lubbock is soliciting bids for the following: ITB 16-12640-TF Construction of the Downtown Duct System, Phase Three Pre-Bid: December 1, 2015 @ 10:00 AM, Location: Purchasing & Contract Management, Office Room 204, 1625 13th St., Lubbock, TX 79401

Online Auction Lubbock ISD Auction Opens Monday November 23rd and closes Wednesday December 9, 2015 beginning @ 9:00 a.m. Mahon Building 2010 Cesar E Chavez Drive Lubbock, TX 79415 For all other inquires contact Bill Craft LubbockISD Facilities Office 806-219-0220 Register online at www.renebates.com and click on "Lubbock Independent School District" Two Portable Buildings Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc. 972-548-9636 TX LIC 6644 StarCare Specialty Health Systems is requesting proposals for Commercial/Medical Janitorial Services at our Sunrise Canyon Hospital facility and our Silver Star PACE facility. All interested bidders must attend Mandatory Pre-Bid Conferences a t these facilities as follows: 12/1/15 - 10am - Lobby of Sunrise Canyon Hospital facility, 1950 Aspen Ave, Lubbock, TX. 12/1/15 - 1pm - Business office of Silver Star PACE facility, 4010 22nd Street, Lubbock, TX. A Bidder's packet with specific information and scope of work for each facility will be provided at each respective Pre-Bid Conference. Sealed proposal will be received by 5pm on Thursday December 3, 2015 at the following location: StarCare Specialty Health System ATT: Jay Cornell 3804 Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79412 Or By Mail or Email at the following address StarCare Specialty Health System ATT: Jay Cornell PO Box 2828 Lubbock, TX 79408 jcornell@starcarelubbock.org Bids will not be accepted and bids returned unopened if Bidder does not attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conferences.

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Nothing Is Too Big Or Small To Sell In The A-J Classifieds! Call 762-333 ADVERTISEMENT Sealed proposals addressed to the City of Levelland will be received at Levelland City Hall, 1709 Avenue H, Levelland, Texas 79336, until December 1, 2015 at 3:00 pm for City of Levelland Downtown Paving Improvements. Immediately following the closing time for receipt of bids, proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at Levelland City Hall. Any bid received after closing time will be returned unopened. Bids will be tabulated and presented to the City of Levelland for action at a later date. A pre-bid conference will be held on November 23, 2015 at Levelland City Hall, 1709 Avenue H, Levelland, Texas 79336, 3:00 p.m. local time. Attendance by prospective Bidders is not mandatory. Information for bidders, proposal forms, specifications, and plans are on file at Levelland City Hall and the office of Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 4222 85th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79423. Copies of the plans, specifications, and contract documents may be secured at the office of Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 4222 85th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79423 (Phone 806-473-2200) as follows: 1. Download documents (.pdf file extension format) from PSC’s Info Exchange web site after registering as a plan holder with issuing PSC office. There is no cost or deposit required for this option. 2. One set of paper copies for a non-refundable deposit of $50.00. 3. A digital copy (.pdf file extension format) upon a non-refundable deposit of $20.00 per each CD. Deposit shall be Company check or cashiers’ check made payable to Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. No partial sets will be issued. The City of Levelland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all proposals will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap/disability, familial status, or national origin.

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Muddy Creek Ranch, consists of 672 acres with a diverse mix of 397 in Native Pasture, 56.2 of CRP, and 211.50 acres of Prime Cultivation & is home to Deer, Turkey, Quail, Dove, Bobcat, Coyote, Hogs, Varmints, Fish ing & Recreation Only $1550/Acre & Just 2 Hours From Lubbock. Will Divide. Owner Finance Option. Rhonda Lisle, Agent Bridget Guess, Broker Haskell County Realty rlisle@gmail.com 940-256-1184

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COCHRAN CO - 75 ac expired CRP, 20 mi SW of Morton. Owner financing possible. $550/ac. COCHRAN CO - 700 ac farm located 14 mi SW of Morton. 136 ac pasture, INwater CONTRACT 564 ac cropland. Small well in pasture, along with complete RV hookup. $700/ac. COCHRAN CO - -300.15 ac, IN 288.6 ac in CRP until 2021. Irrigated farms are CONTRACT adjacent. $625/ac DAWSON CO - 282 acres CRP located 3 miles S of Lamesa. Expires in 2022. $1,400/ac. DEAF SMITH CO - 640 ac, located about 35 mi west of Hereford. 559 acres in CRP, paying $22,415/yr through 2022. $850/ac. GAINES CO - 316 ac irrigated farm located 8 miles east of Gaines County Park. 2 pivots, 4 wells. $1,295/ac GAINES CO - 708INacCONTRACT in SE Gaines Co. 705.6 ac CRP. Expires 2021. $700/ac TERRY CO - 640 ac farm 9 mi S of Brownfield. 250 ac irrigated, 365 ac dryland, 25 ac pasture. 3 wells. $985/acre.

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KING CO., TX. - 330 acres +/- with excellent quail & whitetail hunting. Hunting cabin. CRP until 2019. CLOSE TO LUBBOCK! 80 ac. +/-, half dryland farm, half drip irr. w/2 wells, on county maintained road. Possible homesite. JUST LISTED! MOBILE HOME PARK (Dimmitt) - Good investment property with upside potential. 18 useable spaces on 13 city lots, one park owned mobile home, park manager available, city utilities. EQUINE HAVEN - Deaf Smith Co., TX. - 15 ac. +/- of choice property located adjacent to the city limits on Hereford's north side. Homes, barns, saddle shop (no equipment or furnishings), numerous horse stalls w/runs, automatic waterers, 11 lots platted, property zoned for horses & livestock, round pen & large arena, on pvmt. & all-weather road. Owner motivated! MIAMI, TX. - Edge of town, 137 ac. +/- well improved w/home, barns, pens, etc., adj. 1,200 ac. of native grass & 1,089 ac. of native grass adjacent to Miami airport. Can sell tracts together or separately. Please view our websites for details on these properties, choice NM ranches (large & small), choice ranches in the high rainfall areas of OK, irr./dryland/CRP & commercial properties. We need your listings on any types of ag properties in TX., NM, OK & CO. www.scottlandcompany.com www.texascrp.com Ben G. Scott - Broker Krystal M. Nelson - NM Qualifying Broker 800-933-9698 5:00 a.m./10:00 p.m.

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Bailey Co.: 634.7 acres 6 miles N of Muleshoe. Partially irrigated with eight wells and three 1⁄4 mile pivots. Productive soils and mostly level terrain. Minerals. $1,065/ac. Garza Co.: H3,540 acres NE of Post. Rock entrance, landscaped and rocked 7 Bed/7.5 Bath Lodge, landscaped and rocked owner's home, very nice barns, sheds and pipe pens. 20+ miles of new fencing. 13 tanks, some stocked. MLDP Deer Permit through TPWD. Excellent cover, good grass. Working cattle/hunting ranch. Rural waterline. $6,500,000 H996.56 acres adjoining Lake Alan Henry. Very scenic native pasture with +/-110 acres in scattered wheat fields. Abundant water, with Alan Henry covering as much as +/-30 acres and multiple fishing ponds constructed to hold water year around. Improved by a well maintained cabin and excellent fencing. Hunting includes white-tail, mule deer, quail, waterfowl and aoudad sheep. $1,500/ac. H223.87 acres 1.5 miles NW of Post. This small ranch has a rolling terrain and a mostly open appearance. All native pasture. All fenced with 1 windmill, 1 electric sub and several dirt tanks. Scattered oil wells. $975/ac. No minerals. Hockley Co.: 180.1 acres located 3 miles W of Whitharral. 101.1 acres in CRP paying $3,048/yr. exp. 2021. Remainder in pasture. Mule deer frequently seen on the property. $615/ac. Some minerals conveyed. K i n g / K n o x C o . : 636 acres located northwest of Knox City. Combination of cultivated land and native pasture. Highway frontage. Good level farmland. Has electricity and a water well. Planted to wheat/immediate possession available. $925/ac. Mitchell Co.: 746.46 acres located southeast of Colorado City. Highway frontage. Exceptional quail and deer hunting with good grass turf. Electricity available. $975/ac. Potter Co.: 631.92 acres located inside Amarillo City Limits with paved hwy frontage. All pasture. Fenced and 1 water well. Good grass turf. $1,200/ac. No minerals. Stonewall Co.: 19,764.10 acres, NW of Aspermont. One of the best recreational and working ranches in the region. Diverse and scenic topography including productive cultivated fields, rolling mesquite uplands, rugged breaks and river bottoms. Excellent white-tail deer and quail hunting. Approx. 1,100 acres are game fenced with over 100 does and bucks with trophy genetics. The ranch is traversed by the Salt Fork of the Brazos River, Salt Croton Creek and many other named creeks and draws. One of the best watered ranches in the area. The ranch is well improved with a nice modern lodge, brick manager's house, guest house, two hand houses, barns and pens. All of the sellers' minerals and 100% of the wind rights will be conveyed. One of the best ranches currently on the market. Realistically priced at $1,113/ac. or $22,000,000. Owner will consider selling 5,000 to 10,000 acres of the south-half at $1,200/ac. Terry Co.: 320 acres NW of Welch. Partially irrigated with 3 wells. Tenant owns the pivot. $900/ac. No minerals. H155.5 acre CRP farm located W of Brownfield paying $5,907/yr. Expires in 2020. Rolling terrain. $675/ac. No minerals. FARMS & RANCHES ARE SELLING AND WE NEED LISTINGS!

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Lamb County Irrigated Farmland*421.72 acres*2 Tracts*7 Wells*3 Sprinklers*Hwy 385 Frontage*4 Miles N of Springlake TX*Purchase All or Separate*$1550/Acre Hale County CRP* 157.58 Acres* 1⁄2 Minerals* $5,008.00 annual payment through 2023* On FM 1914* 1 1⁄2 miles east of Hale Center TX* $1,250.00/acre Swisher County CRP*185.3 Acres* Surface Only* 1⁄2 Wind Rights* $7,118.00 annual payment through 2021*Between Plainview and Kress TX* Small House* 3 Wells*Barn*$1,250.00/acre. Dickens County CRP/Hunting/House* S of Afton*Ponds*2 Wells*Lots of Quail*Deer*Hogs*$5,485.00 annual payment through 2020*Surface Reduced To $164,500.00 XXXX Only*$179,000.00 Dickens County*40 Acres* Exc. Hunting* Septic* Pond*Well*Fences*Electricity 200 Amp*RV Receptacles*10 Miles east of Dickens, 1 Mile North*$120,000.00*Possible Seller Finance* Stonewall County*237.2 Acres*Excellent Cover*Exc. Access*Exc. Hunting*Mesquite and Big Grass*Quail*Deer*Hogs* FM 1646 Frontage*REDUCED $236,500 Hale County Farmland*210.4 Acres*45 Acres in Drip*2 Wells*NE of Plainview*Mostly Flat*1/2 Minerals*1/2 Wind Rights*$294,560.00 Reduced Will be taking bids on Swisher County Land* 1⁄2 section Dryland* plus additional 673+/- Acres Consisting of Native Grass, CRP, and Dryland Farmland* Phone Johnny Street for details*Purchase all or part Starstone Ranch*Floyd & Motley Co.* 260.04 Acre*Hunting* Live Water* Fenced* Roberts Creek* Small Cabin* Storage Shed* 2 Blinds* Feeders* South Of Quitaque, TX* Very Nice * $325,050.00 Swisher/Randall County Native Grass * 796.25 Acres* 3 Windmills * 1 with Electric Pump* Fences* Exc. Cattle Place* Excellent Grass* Ponds At Windmills * Good Water&$880,000.00 Crosby County* 13 Acres Land*3750 SF Equipment Barn*Beautiful Ameristar Steel Horse Barn*5 Stalls*2400 SF*2009 Oak Creek Mobile Home*Nice Place*SE of Lorenzo*$215,000. Hall County Ranch*1202.56 Net Acres*Just NE of Turkey Texas* Heavy Cover Ranch* Lots of Elevation Changes*Excellent Hunting*App. 450 Acres in Cultivation with Remainder in Native Ranch/Hunting*Surface Only*$1,000/Acre*Reduced To $900/Acre. Hale County* 320 Ac* CRP* East of Hale Center Feed Yard* Perfect Cattle Property *$260,000.00 Motley Co*Pease River Ranch*2033 Acres*River*House* Barn*Just E of Quitaque Peak*Some CRP *Beautiful Ranch*Elevation Changes*Exc Hunting*Don't miss this one*Call for Details on Current Leases*REDUCED X $925/acre. FURTHER REDUCED to $875/acre.

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have occurred as early as September. In other words, rather than snow and mistletoe, beach balls and sunscreen might have been associated with Christmas. Fortunately, our days of hope occur at a most opportune time. About the only thing that can spoil it is the bill that comes later! To help prevent this misfortune, the Savvy Shopper will be featuring advice specifically geared toward holiday saving. To give you a better idea of what’s to come, this article will

preview upcoming stories and share some additional ways to get more while spending less: n Black Friday — On the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday), I don’t have to tell you that highly sought items like electronic games, computers and televisions can be had for great prices. With available quantities typically limited, taking advantage requires coming early and moving quickly. Possibly, the biggest challenge is navigating the flood of Black Friday ads. To help readers cope with this informa-

tion overload, a special edition of the Savvy Shopper will be published on Thanksgiving Day to help you plan. Guidance on where to look for particular types of items along with a list of sale hours will be provided to help you quickly find deals and choose your battles wisely. n Gift card bonuses — During November and December, many retailers offer incentives to buy gift cards. For example, Sprouts recently offered $100 gift cards for $90. In addition, SEE SAVVY, page D3

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Rey (played by Daisy Riddle), left, rescues former Stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega) when a TIE fighter attacks on desert planet Jakku in “Star Wars, Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” opening on Dec. 18.

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I have disappointing news and super news, so let me get the former out of the way first. Sometimes I feel that even major studios will dampen our holiday movie buzz. That’s knowing that, despite an inordinate number of buzz-kill titles arriving in recent weeks, movie lovers are bound to be attracted to local cinemas this weekend through Jan. 14. That is when Academy Award nominations will be announced. Even the motion picture academy would prefer that studios more evenly distribute their potential Oscar nominees throughout, at least, the year’s last quarter. Yet most studios feel that their best product has a better chance with voters if released between Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas Day. Don’t forget that films need only be shown in Los Angeles for at least two weeks to be considered Oscar eligible. The 10 films highly thought of as Best Picture contenders at awardscircuit.com include “Spotlight,” “The Revenant,” “Bridge of Spies,” “Room,” “Brooklyn,” “The Martian,” “Steve Jobs,” “Son of Saul,” Pixar’s “Inside Out” (also a certain Best Animated nominee) and “The Hateful Eight.” Of those 10, only four — “Bridge of Spies,” “The Martian,” “Steve Jobs” and “Inside Out” — have played in Lubbock. The masterful “Steve

Jobs” was unjustly ignored and departed quickly. The next 10 on the awardscircuit.com odds list include “The Danish Girl,” “Joy,” “Black Mass,” “Anomalisa,” “Straight Outta Compton,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Carol,” “The Big Short,” “Sicario” and “In the Heart of the Sea.” Lubbock has seen “Black Mass,” “Straight Outta Compton,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” and “Sicario,” meaning eight of this website’s top 20 have visited Lubbock, less than 50 percent. Just to balance things out, the so-called “experts” at goldderby. com give their highest odds for Best Picture nominations to “Spotlight,” “The Martian,” “Joy,” “The Revenant,” “Room,” “Carol,” “Steve Jobs,” “Bridge of Spies,” “Brooklyn” and “The Hateful Eight.” There are several reasons why Lubbock will not welcome all Oscar hopefuls by year’s end — despite this city boasting more than 50 first-run screens. Of course, it does no one any good to crowd any weekend with too many good choices. Plus, finances dictate that certain films fill multiple screens in the city. But as Gage, aka The Boy, my grandson and often film-watching partner, likes to tell me with a grin when I dislike a movie, “Don’t be such a Debbie Downer.” So I won’t.

The good news The holiday season’s most anticipated release is “Star Wars, Episode VII: The Force Awakens” (PG-13) It arrives on

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Familiar Wookiee Chewbacca (played by Peter Mayhew), left, and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) remain partners in director J.J. Abrahms’ “Star Wars, Episode VII: The Force Awakens.” The story takes place 30 years after the action in 1983’s “Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.” The movie opens on Dec. 18. numerous screens Dec. 18. New characters Finn (John Boyega), Rey (Daisy Riddle) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), among others, take their place alongside familiar characters from prior chapters. Directed and co-written by J.J. Abrams, the cast includes Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max von Sydow. The story wisely is set 30 years after the events in 1983’s “Return of the Jedi.” Movie fans are aware that the

first major holiday film, storycloser “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2,” opened Friday. So did the very highly thought of “Suffragette.” While “The Revenant” and “The Hateful Eight” open in a few major cities on Dec. 25, expect both to open wide, including in Lubbock, on Jan. 8. Alejandro G. Inarritu, the first Mexican filmmaker to be Oscarnominated as Best Director, directed “The Revenant” (R) as his follow-up to last year’s Oscarwinner “Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).” His new film is inspired by the

life of frontiersman Hugh Glass, and stars, with Leonardo Di Caprio, Tom Hardy, Will Pulter and Domhnall Gleeson. The plot: After being mauled by a bear, scout and fur trapper Glass (Di Caprio) is left for dead by a companion (Hardy), who also kills Glass’ half-Native American son. Glass survives, then sets out on a 200-mile pursuit for revenge. Note: Di Caprio for “The Revenant,” and Michael Fassbinder for “Steve Jobs,” are considered neck-andneck in the Best Actor race. SEE MOVIES, page D2

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Savvy Shopper: Featuring 20 great deals with 11 freebies SEAN FIELDS

SAVVY SHOPPER This Sunday’s highlights features 20 great deals that include 11 freebies! On top of all this, many more specials can be accessed at the provided links in our online article and on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ LubbockSavvyShopper or log on to Facebook and enter “Lubbock Savvy Shopper” in the search tool). To make things even easier, “Like” our page to get the deals delivered right to your news feed! If you know about additional offers or have ideas to share, write us at SavvyShopperLubbock@gmail. com and let us know your thoughts. In addition to highlights, look out for these opportunities: n Bealls — 40 percent off coupon. n Chuck E Cheese — today’s Smart Source coupon insert. n JC Penney — 20-25 percent OFF coupon. See page 1. n Michaels — 25 percent OFF transaction coupon including sale items. n Michaels — 40 percent off regular-priced item coupon.

n Sears fashion coupon — 15 percent OFF clothing, accessories, sleepwear and lingerie. See page 1. n Target — 40 percent coupon for sleepwear pur-

chases. See page 3. n Target — 20 percent coupon for kitchen purchases. See page 3. n Target — 20 percent coupon for toy. See page 11. n Target — 10 percent

coupon for electronics and entertainment purchases. See page 3. n Walgreens Points Booster — Sun.-Wed. get 5,000 Balance Rewards points when you spend $30

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movies: Watch in local cinemas this weekend through Jan. 14 FROM page D1 Director Quentin Tarantino opens “The Hateful Eight,” aka “The H8ful Eight” (R) in a 70millimeter format in lucky cities on Christmas, and in digital format on Jan. 8. Filmed near Telluride. Colorado, the western drama focuses on eight strangers seeking refuge at a stagecoach stop-over on a mountain pass during a blizzard. Stars are Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Demian Bichir, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen and Bruce Dern. Original music is by Ennio Morricone, no stranger to westerns. The following films have firm Lubbock opening dates:

Opening Wednesday n “Brooklyn” (PG-13) — A period drama directed by John Crowley, “Brooklyn” stars Saoirse Ronan, who was Oscar-nominated for “Atonement.” The picture focuses on Irish immigrant Ellis Lacey (Ronan) as she leaves her homeland and makes her way to 1950s Brooklyn. Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson and Julie Walter also star. n “Creed” (PG-13) — Opening on the 40th anniversary of the date of the opening scene in the original “Rocky,” this seventh “Rocky” movie — the first not written by Sylvester Stallone — finds elder boxer Rocky Balboa (Stallone) asked to train the late Apollo Creed’s son, Adonis (Michael B. Jordan). Archive footage shows Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed. Directed by Ryan Coogler. n “The Good Dinosaur” (PG) — Last year, Pixar/ Disney released no movies. This year is the first to offer two Pixar films, with the wonderful “Inside Out” already considered the favorite to win Best Animated Film. The story: In an alternate time-line, Earth never was struck by an asteroid and dinosaurs never became extinct. An orphaned Apatosaurus named Arlo befriends a human cave-boy, whom he names Spot. Trivia: John Ratzenberger voices a character in each Pixar film; here, he is cast as a Velociraptor named Earl. n “Trumbo” (R) — Writer Dalton Trumbo, played by Bryan Cranston, was one of Hollywood’s top screen-

writers until he and other artists were blacklisted for their political beliefs. This film biography reveals how Trumbo won two Academy Awards anyway, exposing injustice. Jay Roach directs. Co-stars include Diane Lane as Cleo Trumbo, Helen Mirren as Hedda Hopper, David James Elliott as John Wayne, Michael Stuhlberg as Edward G. Robinson, Dean O’Gorman as Kirk Douglas and Christian Berkel as Otto Preminger. n “Victor Frankenstein” (PG-13) — Told from Igor’s perspective, this new origin film finds James McAvoy in the title role and Daniel Radcliffe as Igor.

South America, intent on staying alive without rescued rations. Chris Hemsworth stars as first mate Owen Chase. Benjamin Walker is the ship’s captain, Cillian Murphy the second mate and Tom Holland plays cabin boy Thomas Nickerson.

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(PG-13) — What would the holiday season be without horror, this time directed by Michael Dougherty? Legend reveals Santa brings gifts to the nice, but Santa allows Krampus to handle the naughty. When his family argues during the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) turns his back on Christmas, in effect unleashing the wrath of Krampus. His well-armed family fights back. n “A Royal Night Out” (PG-13) — A comedic drama which finds a king allowing princesses one night incognito with the public, provided they return by 1 a.m. with a report on what the people think of him. Princess Elizabeth (Sarah Gadon) and Princess Margaret (Bel Powley) enjoy the Victory over Europe Day celebration on May 8, 1945. The princesses wind up separated; neither makes her curfew.

(in addition to “Star Wars VII:”) n “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip” (PG) — The fourth film co-starring Dave Seville (Jason Lee) with animated Alvin, Simon and Theodore. The story: The Chipmunks believe Dave will propose to his girlfriend in Miami and then get rid of them. Hoping to stop him, they embark on a road trip. n “Sisters,” (R) — I am unsure where wrestler John Cena fits in director Jason Moore’s comedy about a party that gets out of hand. The story: Two sisters decide to throw one last bash at their childhood home, being sold by their parents. Katie (played by Tina Fey) is loose and childish; Maura (Amy Poehler) is divorced and more uptight. At least at the beginning. n “Dixieland,” rating unknown. — Kermit (played by Chris Zylka) is a goodnatured kid sent to prison after he attempts to shoot the strip club owner sharing a hot tub with Srleta, his mom. Arleta is played by Faith Hill, stripped of all superstar glamor. Recording artist Steve Earle appears in support as Uncle Randy. The story finds Kermit, released from the pen, falling for Rachel (Riley Keough), but their poverty leads to more violent crime.

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the Heart of the Sea” (PG-13) — An attack on whalers by a giant bull sperm whale in the trailer for director Ron Howard’s film promises excitement. The story is based on Nathaniel Philbrick’s nonfiction account of the sinking of American whaling vessel Essex in 1820, an event that reportedly inspired Herman Melvilles to publish fictional “Moby Dick” in 1851. The Essex sinks after being rammed and split in half by an enraged sperm whale. Shipwrecked at sea for three months, drifting a thousand miles from land, survivors sail for

n “Concussion,” (PG-13) — This sports thriller stars Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalum, a forensic pathologist racing against time to inform the public about chronic traumatic encephalopathy he discovers in American football players. The film also reveals attempts by the NFL to disparage Omalum and deny the existence of such concussions. Directed by Peter Landesman, the picture co-stars Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. n “Joy” (PG-13) — I expect great things from biographical comedy-drama “Joy,” with gifted screen-

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Leonardo Di Caprio is expected to receive his fifth Oscar nomination for his work in “The Revenant.” He portrays a fur trapper who, after being mauled by a bear, travels 200 miles in search of the former partner who left him for dead and killed his son. The movie arrives on Jan. 8. writer and director David O. Russell again working with Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. Plus, Robert De Niro is along for the ride this time. Lawrence stars as Joy Mangano, a single, struggling mother of three children. She invents the Miracle Mop and builds her own company, Ingenious Designs. De Niro and Virginia Madsen portray Joy’s dad and mom; Isabella Rossellini is Joy’s father’s girlfriend and her financier. Cooper is the Home Shopping Network executive who gives a new product called Miracle Mop a needed boost. n “Point Break” (PG-13) — I attended a Los Angeles premiere for 1991’s “Point Break,” interviewing filmmakers Kathryn Bigelow, Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves and Gary Busey. I never would have predicted that, after earning $80 million-plus at theaters, the film’s video release would find “Point Break” skyrocketing to more success as a cult film. Director Ericson Core took his crew to North America, South America, Europe and Asia to film criminals involved

in snowboarding, wingsuit flying, free rock climbing, high-speed motocross and, yes, surfing 70-feethigh waves. Once again young FBI agent Johnny Utah (Judah Lewis in the Reeves part) infiltrates a gang led by Bodhi (Edgar Ramirez in the Swayze role), who masterminds corporate heists. Ray Winstone has the Busey role. n “Daddy’s Home,” not yet rated — Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, co-stars in 2010’s “The Other Guys,” reunite in a comedy directed by Sean Anders. A radio executive (Ferrell) struggles to be accepted as a good stepfather to his wife’s (Linda Cardellini) two children. Complications arise when the children’s father (Wahlberg), who is much more cool, competes for the children’s affection. So much for confirmed film bookings. That means Lubbock moviegoers still eagerly await local opening dates for especially “Spotlight,” but also “Anomalisa,” “The Big Short,” “Carol,” “The Danish Girl,” “Room” and “Son of Saul.” Not to worry. I believe

most, if not all, will arrive. Yet I do become that Debbie Downer, at least for a little while, when Oscar hopefuls arrive late. After all, my list of the year’s Best Films must see print earlier. william.kerns@lubbockonline.com l 766-8712 Follow William on Twitter @AJ_WilliamKerns

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Holiday meal mediation is thankless task Savvy: Use online Dear Miss Manners: I am caught between two people in a question of holiday meal etiquette. When my mother, the host, asks my longtime boyfriend whether/how he’d like a certain food, and he responds that he doesn’t like something, she reacts with shock. She drags out her exclamations of surprise, even when she has already been told about a certain food quirk. “I’ve never known anyone who doesn’t like such-and-such!” she cries out, as if there must be something wrong with him. “You want such-and-such PLAIN? Oh-kayyy ...” she says with raised eyebrows. At our last holiday meal, this made him very uncomfortable, and his conversational skills were somewhat lacking for most of the visit. His subsequent one-word answers, looks of annoyance and little sarcastic witticisms didn’t help. I feel conflicted. Some-

times being a good guest means taking a few bites of something you don’t really like. But being an adult should mean that you can choose what goes into your body. I’m sure my mother just isn’t thinking when she reacts like this. It can’t be fun to be a host who knows that one guest won’t eat some of the offerings, but it can’t be fun to be a guest who is asked what he likes, only to be treated like he’s a weirdo when he answers. I have tried to smooth things over as well as possible. When my mother asks me for holiday meal suggestions, I mention foods my boyfriend will like, and when these awk-

Local Briefs

Community Service

South Plains Quilters’ display at library

Meyers honored with new teacher award

The South Plains Quilters’ Guild annual quilt display is being held at the Mahon Library, 1306 Ninth St. This display of 32 quilts will be available for viewing until early January.

Texas Tech associate professor Courtney Meyers was recognized Nov. 15 when she was honored by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities with the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Agriculture Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award in the “new teacher” category. Meyers was honored during an awards ceremony at the APLU’s annual meeting in Indianapolis, receiving a $2,000 award designated for use in supporting and strengthening instructional programs in the area of her choosing. The new teacher award is presented to a professor who has seven or fewer years of experience at the collegiate level, with two teachers chosen each year from a large pool of candidates from across the country. Candidates are selected from four regions of the U.S. based on their commitment to a career in teaching, and they must exhibit meritorious service in the teaching profession.

Littlefield-Studdard Mr. and Mrs. Robert Littlefield III are pleased t o a n n o u n c e t h e engagement of their daughter, Ellie Kate Littlefield to Cameron Ray Studdard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Studdard of Sweetwater, Texas. The future bride graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences and is currently a Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate at the University of Texas, College of Pharmacy in Austin, Texas. The future groom graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor o f B u s i n e s s Administration degree in Management and Management Information Systems and is currently employed as an account manager with CalTech in Austin, Texas. The couple will marry January 9, 2016 in Waco, Texas at Seventh and James Baptist Church on the campus of Baylor University.

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ments. That is always a bad idea, and it would be good if you could get her to stop — but Miss Manners does not hold out much hope. You might head her off if you could persuade your beau to issue a compliment — a general one or, failing that, an enthusiastic response to something he does like. Perhaps you could teach him a little speech, such as, “I was never a sophisticated eater, Mrs. Neffen, but you are a wonderful cook and I’m learning.” Too hard? Tell him to put something — anything — into his mouth quickly, smile at her question, and say a long, drawn-out “Mmmmm!” MISS MANNERS accepts your questions at her website, www. missmanners.com; her email, dearmissmanners@gmailcom, or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.

routine. Members include Kolbi Yanzuk, Megan Holeman, Macy Thompson, Suzanne Crow, Rachel Clifton, Tatum Lee, Jessica Holeman, Braxton Alvey, Gracie Watson, Sarah Crow and Cali Garcia.

Lisa Carson awarded by Comfort Keepers Lisa Carson, franchise owner of Comfort Keepers, was recently awarded the Operational Excellence award by CK Franchising, Inc., franchisor of Comfort Keepers in-home senior care franchise network, for consistent delivery of exceptional service. Awardees are selected for compliance with stringent quality standards that result in overall client satisfaction for exemplary service and quality of care. They are also rated on their level of community involvement.

Jennifer Michelle Yepez and Nicholas John Blundell were united in marriage at 2PM, October 17, 2015, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Dallas, Texas. Fr. Donald J. Ours officiated the ceremony. Jessica Yepez, sister of the bride, served as Maid of Honor. Ben Blundell, bother of the groom, served as Best Man. Jennifer is the daughter of Jesus and Linda Yepez of Lubbock. Nicholas is the son of Brent and Mary Blundell of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The bride graduated from Lubbock High School, West Texas A&M University, and received her Master of Arts degree in Media Communications from the University of North Texas. She is employed by Interbrand as a Verbal Identity Consultant for AT&T. The groom graduated from South Milwaukee Senior High School. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration, with an emphasis in Marketing and Human Resources Management from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. He is employed by ARG, LLC. After a wedding trip to Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, the couple will reside in Dallas Texas.

The LongHorn Steakhouse will be participating in National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The restaurant will donate fresh fish and other highquality fresh meats to the homeless, as well as baked potatoes, soups and vegetables. LongHorn Steakhouse has participated in this program since 2013 and has since donated more than 10,000 pounds of food to the South Plains Food Bank.

Porter receives nurse practitioner award Darla Porter, MSN, APRN, FNP-BE, a nurse practitioner at the Covenant Joe Arrington Cancer Research Center, received the Outstanding Nurse Practitioner 2015 award. Porter received her master’s degree from Texas Tech.

rewards programs FROM page D1 toward the end of the year, many restaurants offer incentives like $5 bonuses when you buy $20 cards. To help you take advantage, I will publish an article detailing which places are dealing and what the offers are. For businesses you normally go to, it only makes sense to cash in when the payoffs are as high as 25 percent! n Food — By now, I hope that most readers are saving money with the grocery deals articles that run in the Wednesday A-J. However, I wanted to point out that this is an especially good time to get certain products at a discount. In particular, the deals are excellent for holiday items such as almond bark, chicken broth, canned pumpkin, cranberry sauce and condensed milk. Since these are essentially nonperishable, only discounted at this time of year, and useful any time, it’s a great idea to stock up. To receive notifications on your Facebook newsfeed, be sure to “Like” the Savvy Shopper Facebook page (Click https://www.facebook. com/LubbockSavvyShopper or log on to Facebook and enter “Lubbock Savvy Shopper” in the search tool). n Online rewards — Make sure to use online rewards programs to maximize your savings when buying gifts. By doing so, you can save up to 15 percent on your purchases. Specifically, programs like Ebates (www.ebates.

com), Main Street Shares (https://mainstreetshares. com/), Fat Wallet (www. fatwallet.com), and Mr. Rebates (www.mrrebates. com) serve as a portal to online retailers. When you access these retailers using a program like Mr. Rebates, you earn money. To help select an online program, there is a website called Ev’Reward (evreward. com/store). This is a really exceptional page that summarizes all the saving possibilities for a variety of stores. If you use this site, I am convinced that you will max out your savings. Hopefully, the above information will help you have a fuller yet affordable holiday. If you haven’t tried some of the above ideas, I encourage you to give them a try. Ifyou have additional thoughts for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other time, let us know about it by visiting our Facebook site (Click https://www.facebook. com/LubbockSavvyShopper or log on to Facebook and enter “Lubbock Savvy Shopper” in the search tool) or writing us at SavvyShopperLubbock@gmail.com. Put the “u” in our community. Why miss out? SEAN FIELDS is the A-J’s Savvy Shopper. Read his columns Sundays and Wednesdays. Email him at SavvyShopperLubbock@gmail.com, like his Facebook page at Facebook.com/LubbockSavvyShopper, or see previous columns and deals at lubbockonline.com/savvyshopper.

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Scott_McCall Lori and Ricky Scott of Lubbock, Texas are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Nicole Scott of Dallas, Texas to Mason Lee McCall of Mansfield, Texas. Mason is the son of Jana and Miles McCall, of Nacogdoches, Texas. The bride-elect graduated from Monterey High School in 2008. She then attended Texas Tech University and received a Bachelors of Architecture in the Fall of 2011. She went on to get her Masters of Architecture and Masters of Business Administration in the Fall of 2013. She is employed by HKS, Inc. in Dallas. The future bridegroom g r a d u a t e d f r o m Nacogdoches High School in 2008. He then attended Texas Tech University and received a Bachelors of Wildlife Management in the Fall of 2011. He is employed by DFW Heavy Duty in Arlington. The couple will marry December 19, 2015 at The Legacy.

ward back-and-forths take place, I try to distract from my mother’s shock or laugh it off. It occurs to me that for the next meal, I could ask if I can bring a dish or two that I know my boyfriend will like. I feel like all the pressure is on me to keep everyone happy. My mother and my boyfriend are wonderful people (especially when apart), but lately I’ve been fantasizing about taking a trip away from both of them for the rest of the holidays — obviously not a realistic option. Gentle Reader: These people are speaking different languages, and Miss Manners is afraid that you will have to translate. Your beau understands your mother to be asking for a critique of various dishes, perhaps with the thought of learning his likes and dislikes so she can please him in the future. This is not the case. Your mother is asking for compli-

Mr. and mrs. Smith

Eldon and Betty Smith will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Tuesday. They are the parents of Mike Smith of Pampa and Terry Smith of Highland Haven. Eldon Smith and Betty Hamilton were married on Nov. 24, 1955, in Jayton.

Mr. and mrs. Shelton

John and Jackie Shelton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday. They are the parents of Guy and Stephanie Wells of Lubbock and John and Jennifer Shelton of Mansfield. John and Jackie Shelton were married on Nov. 22, 1965, in Tahoka. They have five grandchildren.

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New Christmas romance set in Twilight, Texas GLENN DROMGOOLE

TEXAS READS Twilight, Texas: Prolific Texas romance author Lori Wilde, with 78 titles to her credit, has produced another Christmas novel from her fictional town of Twilight, Texas, loosely based on the real town of Granbury. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” features runaway law student Gabi Preston, who is served a piece of chocolate cake at a Twilight coffee shop and blurts out, “Oh my gosh! This is better than sex!” To which a deep voice responds: “As delicious as Maddie’s cakes are, if you think cake is better than sex, then you’ve been doin’ something all wrong, darlin’.” Gabi has just encountered Joe Cheek, probably the best-looking guy in town. Other books in Wilde’s hot-

BestSellers Best-selling books week ended Nov. 15. FICTION 1. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School” by Jeff Kinney (Amulet Books) 2. “Rogue Lawyer” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 3. “The Bazaar of Bad Dreams” by Stephen King (Scribner) 4. “Winter” by Marissa Meyer (Feiwel & Friends) 5. “Dork Diaries 10” by Renee Rachel Russell (Aladdin) 6. “The Crossing” by Michael Connelly (Little, Brown) 7. “See Me” by Nicholas Sparks (Grand Central Publishing) 8. “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” by Mitch Albom (Harper) 9. “The Promise” by Robert Crais (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 10. “Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner” by Rush Limbaugh and Kathryn Rogers Limbaugh (Threshold Editions) NONFICTION 1. “Fallout 4: Vault Dweller’s Survival Guide” (Prima Games) 2. “The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime” by Ree Drummond (Morrow Cookbooks) 3. “Killing Reagan” by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard (Henry Holt and Co.) 4. “Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates” by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yeager (Sentinel) 5. “Destiny and Power” by Jon Meacham (Random House) 6. “Troublemaker” by Leah Remini and Rebecca Paley (Ballantine) 7. “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo (Ten Speed) 8. “Guinness World Records 2016” (Guinness World Records) 9. “Crippled America” by Donald J. Trump (Threshold Editions) 10. “The Witches: Salem, 1692” by Stacy Schiff (Little, Brown) FICTION E-BOOKS 1. “The Promise” by Robert Crais (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 2. “Rogue Lawyer” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 3. “Crimson Shore” by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (Grand Central Publishing) 4. “The Crossing” by Michael Connelly (Little, Brown) 5. “Winter” by Marissa Meyer (Feiwel & Friends) 6. “November Nine” by Colleen Hoover (Simon & Schuster) 7. “Reaper’s Fall” by Joanna Wylde (Berkley) 8. “Sweep in Peace” by Ilona Andrews (NYLA) 9. “Easy Melody” by Kristen Proby (Kristen Proby Publilshing) 10. “Pretend You’re Mine” by Lucy Score (Lucy Score) NONFICTION E-BOOKS 1. “Troublemaker” by Leah Remini and Rebecca Paley (Ballantine) 2. “Destiny and Power” by Jon Meacham (Random House) 3. “Learn JavaScript VISUALLY” by Ivelin Demirov (Ivelin Demirov) 4. “Clara’s War” by Clara Kramer (HarperCollins) 5. “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow (Penguin) 6. “Killing Reagan” by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard (Henry Holt and Co.) 7. “The Healthy Pressure Cooker” by Janet A. Zimmerman (Arcas Publishing) 8. “Year of Yes” by Shonda Rhimes (Simon & Schuster) 9. “Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates” by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yeager (Sentinel) 10. “Slow Cooker Central” by Pauline Christie (HarperCollins) Wall Street Journal

selling Twilight series include last fall’s “Christmas at Twilight” as well as “The First Love Cookie Club,” which has been optioned for a TV movie. Read more at loriwilde.com. Karen Witemeyer: The newest novel from Abilene’s Karen Witemeyer, a popular Christian historical romance author, is “A Worthy Pursuit” (Bethany House, $14.99 paperback). The story, set in Texas in 1891, involves Stone Hammond, who is hired to find a wealthy man’s abducted granddaughter, and Charlotte Atherton, a teacher entrusted with the little girl’s care after her mother’s death. All is not as it seems to either major figure in the book — the teacher on the run and the bounty hunter pursuing her. Can the two adversaries learn to trust — even love — each other? “I wanted to play with the idea of opposites attracting,” Witemeyer said. “So I chose a refined, educated headmistress who doesn’t trust men and paired her with a man of action and intrigue who practically walks off the pages of a dime novel.”

“A Worthy Pursuit” is Witemeyer’s seventh full-length historical romance; she’s also had two novellas published. Read more on her website — karenwitemeyer.com. Max Lucado: San Antonio min-

ister and Christian author Max Lucado may well be Texas’ bestselling writer of all time. I say “may well be” because I haven’t been able to find any such listing. But with about 100 titles and an estimated 80-100 million copies in print, Lucado certainly ranks high on the ladder. His newest book, released this fall, is “Glory Days: Living Your Promised Land Life Now” (Thomas Nelson, $26.99 hardcover), with 16 essays or chapters or sermons inspired by the biblical book of Joshua and accompanied by a study guide. Lucado’s theme is that most Christians don’t fully claim all the powers and opportunities available to them. Most are content to be in the “wilderness” instead of moving on to the “promised land.” “With God’s help,” he writes, “you can close the gap between the person you are and the person you want to be.” GLENN DROMGOOLE, who writes about Texas books and authors, is co-author of “101 Essential Texas Books.” Contact him at g.dromgoole@suddenlink.net.

Local Briefs All-volunteer clinic treats sick children

The Sick Children’s Clinic is a free, all-volunteer clinic that treats sick children up to age 16 at 10th Street and Avenue A. Prescriptions at the onsite pharmacy are free, too. The days and hours of operation depend upon doctors’ schedules. Call 762-1805 to hear the hours for the week. The clinic does not do well-baby checks, school physicals or immunizations. It is a ministry of Second Baptist Church.

Mommy’s Morning Out on first Saturdays Mommy’s Morning Out is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St. Children play games, learn arts and crafts and interact with other children. Ages 3 to 8 may attend. The cost is $5. For more information, call 767-2704.

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Man working with wife takes attitude too far

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Were you seen? From left, Debra Liles and Alice Smith and Robert and Susan Holtman attended the annual LISD reunion. See them and dozens of others in the November/December Issue of Lubbock Magazine, on stands now.

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Dear Abby: My husband and I have a great relationship. We work in the same school system. He’s an administrator; I am a counselor. We sometimes go to joint meetings, but when we do, he always acts awkward, like he doesn’t even know me. I understand we have to behave professionally, but not as if we don’t know each other. Recently, we were leaving a meeting and no one was around. I was going to give him a peck on the lips to say goodbye, and he turned away as if he wanted nothing to do with me. What is the proper etiquette when spouses work together? — More than a co-worker in Georgia Dear More: Demonstrations of physical affection are not appropriate in a workplace situation if other people are present. You say you and your husband have a “great” relationship, so I’m advising you to discuss this with him and tell him how it made you feel. Because no one was around, there should have been no harm in a simple “peck” goodbye. Personally, I think he owes you an apology. What he did wasn’t nice. Dear Abby: My calico cat, Rosie, seems to be fixated on my nextdoor neighbor Ron. Every morning Rosie grooms herself for an hour, then jumps in the window to watch for Ron to go for his morning run. She sits there until Ron comes out of his house. He exercises a lot and has kept himself in shape, while I admit I have let myself go. As soon as she sees him, Rosie starts purring. I have to say that I resent this. I provide her with room and board and brush her regularly, but while I’m doing it, she watches the window intently and then bolts to her lookout post if Ron appears. I bought new window treatments, which she scratched her way through, damaging the blinds and shades. Filling her food dish strategically before Ron goes out doesn’t deter her. I love my cat, but I feel she is being unfaithful. What should I do?

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DEAR ABBY P.S. I’m happily married (my wife thinks I’m crazy) and Rosie has been fixed. — Larry in Delaware Dear Larry: What a sad situation. Few things are more painful than feeling rejected by a love object. You didn’t mention how sedentary you are, but it’s possible that Rosie watches Ron because he is a MOVING OBJECT. Consider joining Ron on his runs and you may find Rosie is watching you, too. However, if that doesn’t work, you may have to share the affections of your cat. Accept it. Dear Abby: My wife and I host many holidays, Thanksgiving, Passover, etc. Invariably, everyone gathers in the family room and several people put their legs up on the ottoman with their shoes on. It drives me crazy! I view it as no different than walking on someone’s furniture. My wife thinks I should say something. I actually have done that in the past, but not for years. When I did, it made me look like the bad guy. Is this a weird fetish of mine or am I right? — Paul in Buffalo Grove, Ill. Dear Paul: If you prefer that your guests not put their feet on your furniture with their shoes on, speak up and say so. Doing that doesn’t make you a bad guy or a fetishist. It’s your home, your preference, and it isn’t rude to address something that bothers you, especially since it’s something that you have mentioned before. DEAR ABBY is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Holiday Escapes Forget your winter coats: These 11 warm-weather destinations can help put the “vacation” back into your Christmas vacation — and they won’t break the bank.

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By Dustin Turner Where

Home for the holidays is a nice sentiment for many, though some would rather lounge on a tropical beach or visit somewhere warm. Switchfly Inc., the traveltechnology company that powers travel search/booking and loyalty program engagement, recently released data about the travel habits of Americans who will head overseas this holiday season. The data reveal that the overwhelming majority of those Americans traveling internationally for the holidays will be headed toward warmer climes. Top destinations include Brazil, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. We scoured the guidebooks and the Internet and came up with these affordable warmweather destinations in the U.S. and abroad.

Key West, Florida Key West has a party-hearty reputation, and it won’t disappoint those who go seeking the hard-drinking spirit of Ernest Hemingway. But it also offers Victorian homes, kayaking, art galleries and beautiful beaches. Excellent prices can be found at many Key West resorts during the winter.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico The weather during Christmastime is pretty much perfect for anyone wanting to escape the cold, and the large international airport also has good deals on flights from many North American cities as well. Hotels for well under $100 U.S. per night per couple are easy to find, although if you want a well-located chain hotel you’ll be paying a bit more.

spa treatments and golf before the crowds hit the resorts and prices go up after the holidays.

have the urge to move any faster. Many hotels are incredibly reasonable during winter months.

Cancún/Cozumel/ Riviera Maya, Mexico

Roatán Island, Honduras

Cancún, Riviera Maya and Cozumel are all basically the same travel market, which includes nearly 1,000 hotels served by the huge Cancún Airport with cheap flights from all over. Holiday room rates for well under $100 per night are easy to find. Wheretraveler’s guide to Riviera Maya.

Punta Cana/Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic has a reputation for its large allinclusive hotels at great prices, and its two most popular resort areas are Punta Cana (on the eastern tip) and Puerto Plata (on the northern shore). Each has about 200 hotels from which to choose.

Montego Bay/Ocho Rios/ Negril, Jamaica Jamaica has three busy resort towns that are all served by the same large airport. Montego Bay has the airport, so it’s the easiest to reach, but it has fewer affordable four-star hotels, so Ocho Rios and Negril might be better options if you are interested in that category.

Catalina, California Catalina is about 20 miles off the Southern California coast. A ferry will drop you in Avalon for browsing and relaxing, and you can rent a golf cart if you

There are only about 60 hotels on the island at this point, and holiday rates are still surprisingly reasonable. Still, booking early is probably wise.

Big Bend National Park, Texas The gorgeous Santa Elena Canyon in the park is right on the border between the U.S. and Mexico. Visit in winter for a temperate climate and sparse rain — and even sparser crowds.

Costa Rica Costa Rica has a wide variety of resort towns along both its Caribbean and Pacific coasts, and all of them will be warm and sunny in late December. Most of the northwestern area is new and quite luxurious, so four-star resorts and rental properties aren’t much cheaper than in Hawaii, but there are still some really good three-star bargains.

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Top: Scottsdale, Ariz. Above: Big Bend, Texas Below: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Cartagena, Colombia The entire country of Colombia has been rediscovered by the tourism world in recent years, but the historic beach city of Cartagena has been popular for much longer. Along the country’s Caribbean coast, Cartagena is popular with international tourists in the winter months. For more travel inspiration, visit http://www.wheretraveler.com

Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale is a steal in December. Enjoy the desert sun,

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Shopper Sean Fields will give a runIn the A-J Thursday: Savvy down of some of the best Black Friday deals. On The Web:

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Business Bulletin Lubbockite Pinson set to retire at 85

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David R. Pinson is retiring on Dec. 8, his 85th birthday. Pinson is currently a pharmacist with several of the Wal-Marts in Lubbock. He owned his own pharmacy business for more than 40 years in AbPinson ernathy, after taking over the store from his father. Pinson is a native West Texan, born and raised in Lubbock. He loves all things Texas Tech and is active in the Second Baptist Church in Lubbock.

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New comic book store, restaurant, yogurt shop In West Lubbock, new stores have opened like crazy, and GRACO Real Estate Development Inc. officials said more is in store for the West End shopping center. There is a new frozen yogurt shop in the works, along with the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory opening on Milwaukee Avenue. A new comic book store also opened near Texas Tech and a new restaurant is up and running on 82nd Street.

West End shopping The West End shopping center celebrated its grand opening Saturday, with several stores opening. Here are a few more that are in the works at the new shopping center. Chick-fil-A will open at the West End, along with Toni & Guy, Aloft Hotel and a Verizon store. Michael Brian with GRACO Real Estate Inc. said more retail stores and restaurants can be expected next year, as well. “We have a lot of great tenants that are out there right now, but there is more to come,” Brian said. “The fact that these restaurants and retailers are so interested in West Texas really speaks to our market and how strong it is. Lubbock’s presence in West Texas is strong.”

Frozen yogurt shop The new Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory opening at 6616 Milwaukee Ave. will also house a U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt store. U-Swirl offers frozen yogurt in 20 nonfat flavors, including tart, traditional and no-sugar options, along with more than 60 toppings. Customers serve themselves and pay per ounce, instead of by cup size.

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Stores across the Hub City are preparing and stocked up for the holiday shopping season with a plethora of Black Friday deals.

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Lubbock businesses ready for holiday shopping By Denise Marquez

Calvert Home Health among top in nation

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Calvert Home Health Care in Lubbock was recently recognized as one of the country’s top providers in quality outcomes, quality improvement and patient satisfaction scores. The designation was given to each of Calvert’s 12 locations for the seventh consecutive year. The 2015 HomeCare Elite list was released at the 2015 National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) annual meeting in early November.

The holiday shopping season is here and local stores are prepped to fill up, especially on Black Friday. Many retail store managers said the holiday shopping rush tends to start on Black Friday eve. For stores that are sticking to tradition and staying closed on Thanksgiving, customers can expect giveaways, hot chocolate and coffee, and Christmas movies while they wait in line for doors to open early Black Friday morning.

Cabela’s Cabela’s, located at 3030 W. Loop 289, will open its doors at 5 a.m. Black Friday, but store representatives anticipate hundreds of people will be waiting in line Thursday night. “We ended up having over 600 people in line as we opened the doors (last year),” Alex Mauppin, Cabela’s media representative, said. “We started seeing a line growing around 1 to 2 a.m. The earliest person was there Thursday morning.” Those waiting in line at the Cabela’s parking lot will SEE SHOPPING, page E4

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Anna Cruz, right, and Kawaina Deary waited in line at Target for the best early deals during Black Friday shopping in Lubbock last year.

Comic book store and new restaurant Monster’s Lair Comics is now open at 2416 19th St., across the street from McAlister’s Deli. The new store offers various vintage and modern comic books, toys and games. The Timeless Cafe & Cocktails is now open at 6015 82nd St. in the River Crossing Shopping Center. The menu includes bourbon meatballs, sweet potato cakes, salads, Reuben sliders, shrimp tacos and salmon burgers. Denise Marquez is the business reporter for A-J Media. Contact her at denise.marquez@lubbockonline.com.

Guar Resources, LLC in Brownfield announced it has concluded a financing package that will facilitate the company’s program to more than double its capacity and become the first and only fully integrated producer of guar powder in the United States. Alex Muraviyov, Guar Resources general manager, said the company is also in the final stages of construction of a new plant that will produce guar powder Guar Resources expects to have its new powder plant operational in the first quarter of 2016.

Local Comfort Keepers recognized Lisa Carson, Lubbock Comfort Keepers franchise owner, was recently awarded the Operational Excellence award by CK Franchising, Inc. — the franchisor of Comfort Keepers in-home senior care franchise network, for consistent delivery of exceptional service. Award recipients are selected for compliance with stringent quality standards that result in overall client satisfaction for exemplary service and quality of care. They are also rated on their level of community involvement. Comfort Keepers, a growing franchise offering in-home care and services for seniors and other adults needing assistance, allows clients to live comfortably in their homes and maintain their independence.

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Shoppers make their way through Best Buy during Black Friday shopping last year in Lubbock.

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Business Profile

Patrick Curry selling homes and making booze

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Name: Patrick Curry Age: 48 I am from: Hobbs, New Mexico, and Lubbock Occupation: Co-owner of REAL BOOZE Vodka and real estate broker Website: www.boozeproducts.com How I ended up in this business: Two workout partners hitting the gym several days per week were brainstorming about the benefits of relieving stress in a variety of ways, in addition to fitness. That is when we were reminded that alcohol in moderate and responsible amounts has health benefits, according to the Mayo Clinic. From there, my business partner called upon my experience in bartending as to how we could use this approach while providing something fun for the public that is not usually seen in the local sector.

The one thing I enjoy most about my work: I enjoy having a great cocktail while making connections and meeting new people. My business philosophy is: Always work hard and produce the best product or service possible. My tips on buying, leasing or selling property in Lubbock: The best tip that I can provide is to hire a licensed real estate agent. They are up to date with the trends and market values. What Lubbockites may not know about REAL BOOZE vodka? Most people don’t know that our product is made from corn. It is distilled six times. It is gluten free and handmade. The best advice I’ve ever received: Luke 6:31 — Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The person I most admire is: My mom and

dad. They were good about teaching my sister and me a strong work ethic as well as strong Christian values. My family: My wife, daughter and two stepsons. If I could be anything, I’d be: A better person and servant than I was yesterday. I wish I knew how to: Be that person who provides the perfect service for everyone I meet. If I could change one thing about Lubbock, it would be: I dream of the day when Lubbock has a thriving downtown. I hope to be instrumental in the revitalization process. When I retire, I plan to: Start another business here in Lubbock. I want to always contribute as much as possible to the community that has been so good to me and my family.

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Construction Around Town Commercial Construction Contractor

Location

Project

Value

Contreras Construction

Toni & Guy, 2910 W. Loop 289

$74,000

Time and Ally Financial to honor Lubbock auto dealer

G. Greenstreet Inc.

Salvation Army remodel, 1111 16th St.

4,290 sq. ft.

$360,000

Collier Construction LLC

Burn Barn addition, LFD, 1515 E. Ursuline St.

1,344 sq. ft.

$35,000

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CMS Properties

Interior remodel for hair salon, 3446 W. Loop 289

$23,000

A Lubbock auto dealer was recently nominated for the 2016 TIME Dealer of the Year award. John Zwiacher, ScogginDickey dealer operator, is one of 50 dealer nominees in the U.S. who will be honored at the 99th annual National Automobile Dealers Association Convention and Exposition in

Residential Construction Contractor

Location

Project

Value

Scott Lane Homes

Fox Ridge, 10106 Vernon Drive

1,647 sq. ft.

$170,000

Depot Hill, LLC Homes

Carter-Coffey addition, 503 A E. Rice St.

1,111 sq. ft.

$94,000

Depot Hill, LLC Homes

Carter-Coffey addition, 503 E. Rice St.

1,111 sq. ft.

$94,000

Depot Hill, LLC Homes

Carter-Coffey addition, 505 E. Rice St.

1,111 sq. ft.

$94,000

The System Fund

North Pointe, 4917 Marshall St.

1,603 sq. ft.

$136,500

The System Fund

North Pointe, 4909 Marshall St.

1,603 sq. ft.

$136,500

The System Fund

North Pointe, 4921 Marshall St.

1,603 sq. ft.

$136,500

The System Fund

North Pointe, 4913 Marshall St.

1,603 sq. ft.

$136,500

Dan Wilson Homes

Enclave at Kelsey Park, 3805 138th St.

3,694 sq. ft.

$420,000

Celebration Homes of Lubbock

The Trails at Regal Park, 6208 91st St.

2,821 sq. ft.

$380,000

Mosser Homes Construction

Castelina, 4501 19th St.

2,616 sq. ft.

$349,000

Edge Homes

Day Estates, 6206 96th St.

2,880 sq. ft.

$280,000

Betenbough Homes

Milwaukee Ridge, 3632 Ridgely Ave.

2,022 sq. ft.

$184,325

Betenbough Homes

Quincy Park, 9610 Ross Ave.

2,069 sq. ft.

$175,950

Betenbough Homes

Milwaukee Ridge, 3712 Rochester Ave.

1,610 sq. ft.

$149,725

Mystique Homes

North Pointe, 5014 Jarvis St.

1,558 sq. ft.

$166,350

Mystique Homes

Northe Pointe, 5016 Jarvis St.

1,654 sq. ft.

$176,970

Juniper Home Co.

Fox Ridge, 9906 Uvalde Ave.

1,762 sq. ft.

$229,000

Sales Tax Licenses New sales tax licenses issued in Lubbock by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the week ending Nov. 13: n Max Martial Arts Academy, 1320 19th St. n Ranch House Restaurant, 1520 Buddy Holly Ave. n Benjamin Lee Donuts, 811 50th St. n Inhale-Exhale Fashion Boutique, 1913 PR 7330 n Russel Cellular, 2910 W. Loop 289 n Southwest Auto Sales, 7301 U.S. 62 n Sparkle Cleaning Service, 8008 24th St. n Donovan J Feller, 3114 29th St. n Industriosity, 4426 34th St. n Maxey Community Center, 4020 30th St. n Simply Birdies, 4419 28th St. n Courtyard Antiques, 6409

Indiana Ave. n Designer’s Group Salon, 3824 50th St. n Kierstynn Cheyenne Braziel, 3213 66th St. n KK’s Corner Mall, 6409 Indiana Ave. n Luxus Wholesale LLC, 3423 61st St. n My Roommate’s Closet, 3225 50th St. Ste. A5 n Rachel Placencia, 1808 Clovis Road n A Little Boutique, 509 N. Inverness Ave. n Amber Lee, 5504 Amherst St. n Blazing Grill, 3701 N. Frankford Ave. n Don’s International Auto Services, 4306 16th St.

n Gym Princess Customs, 4110 17th St. n MK Designs, 6204 Sixth St. n Christina Paul, 9807 Louisville Ave. n Red Barn Antiques and Gifts, 2528 CR 7670 n Reinhart Fine Arts, 2407 94th St. n Sandoval Landscape, 3006 CR 7540 n Rock Solid Rock, 3531 150th St. n All Things Penn, 6304 77th St. n Cabi, 6710 72nd St. n Klash Boutique, 5836 101st St. n Lubbock Blue Line Gear, 4812 73rd St. n Sasha Austin Photography, 10012 York Ave. n Sisters Ink Publishing, 5413 79th St.

Bankruptcy Filings U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Robert Jones CHAPTER 7 Chuck Alen and Melanie Fleming Rankin, filed Nov. 16. Eunjenia R and Santos R Borjas, filed Nov. 16.

Christopher Eric Gregorcyk, filed Nov. 18. CHAPTER 13 Martha B. Flores, filed Nov. 12. Keri Jeanne Karnes, filed Nov. 13. Brent Haden and Stephanie Lynn Hogan, filed Nov. 17.

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Las Vegas on April 1. Zwiacher, 63, was nominated by Bill Wolters, Texas Automobile Dealers Association president, to represent the Texas Automobile Dealers Association in the national competition. TIME Dealer of the Year nominees are honored for being the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a

long-standing commitment to community service, according to a news release. Ally Financial will contribute $1,000 to each nominee’s 501(c) charity of choice. Nominees will also be recognized on AllyDealerHeroes.com, which highlights the philanthropic contributions and achievements of TIME Dealer of the Year nominees.

chase tickets is noon Nov. 30. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit LubbockChamber. com, call 761-7000 or email sheri.nugent@lubbockbiz. org.

For more information and a list of hotels that participate, visit TMIHospitality.com/RoomintheInn. Participants must contact the hotel to make a reservation. TMI has offered free rooms through its Room in the Inn program since 1988.

Business Briefs Chamber to host awards luncheon The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting and awards luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 3. The luncheon will be held at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, and will recognize annual award winners. The featured speaker will be James Olson, former CIA chief of counterintelligence and author of “Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying.” The cost of the luncheon is $50, or $35 for chamber members. A table of eight may be purchased for $400 for a silver-level sponsorship, $550 for gold-level and $1,000 for platinumlevel. Deadline to pur-

Business Calendar December 1, 3, 8, 10 Starting Your Own Business Four-Part Workshop Series — 6-9 p.m., the TTU Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289, Ste. 114. Cost: $45; first 15 people to sign up pay $10. This is an observationonly workshop in a four-part series. Sponsored by SBDC. Topics: Starting a business, The business plan, Management, Financing, Marketing, Organi-

Lubbock hotels offering free rooms Some Lubbock hotels are offering free hotel rooms during the holiday season for those who have loved ones in hospitals, nursing homes or treatment centers. The Lubbock Courtyard, the Lubbock Fairfield Inn & Suites and the Lubbock Hampton Inn are all part of TMI Hospitality’s Room in the Inn program. During the holidays, TMI helps families by offering a place to stay while they are away from home.

zational structure. Registration: Elaine, 745-1637. Deadline: Wednesday.

Convention Calendar Sunday — Junior League of Lubbock 2015 Holiday Happening. Expected attendance: 20,000. Sunday — Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 2015 Texas 65S Circuit Assembly. Expected attendance: 1,100. Thursday-Saturday — Gulf

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Join the chamber for Ireland trip The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has announced it will be hosting a trip to Ireland from March 13-21. The chamber is inviting members, family and friends to join in the trip. For more information, call 761-7000 or email Haily Assiter at haily.assiter@lubbockbiz.org.

Latin American District Assemblies of God 2015 Youth Convention. Expected attendance: 1,000.

Beautification The Heights Fellowship, 6108 66th St., South Plains Church of Christ, 6802 Elkhart Ave., and Calvary Baptist Church, 5301 82nd St., were recognized by the City-Wide Pride Committee for beautification.

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MONEY&MARKETS EXTRA National Averages, Friday:

Money Matters

Money Market Account 0.26%

1-year CD 0.62%

5-year CD 1.39%

$30K home equity loan 5.01%

60-month new car loan 3.31%

30-year fixed mortgage 3.92%

3 startups that want to get millennials saving money

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WHAT IT DOES: The app automatically puts money away for users by rounding up every credit or debit card purchase they make. For example, a $9.95 purchase at a grocery store will get savers 5 cents in an Acorns account. HOW IT WORKS: Users link their credit or debit cards to the app for the round-up feature or can set up recurring automatic deposits to

Millennials, it’s time to pick up the phone and start saving. That’s the message from digital saving companies such as Acorns, Digit and Stash that cater to people under 35. They offer services for the smartphone that aim to be easy to use, have low fees and don’t require large deposits. Stash, for example, lets users invest in the stock market for as little as $5. Digit and Acorns, meanwhile, do the work for savers by automatically transferring small amounts from a checking account to saving or investment accounts.

Saving money can be a challenge for millennials because many are saddled with student loan debt. “I think that these apps are useful,” says Paul Golden, a spokesman for the nonprofit National Endowment for Financial Education, because they teach people the habit of putting small amounts of money into savings. The startups, all of which launched in the last year and a half, say they are targeting young people that have been ignored by traditional banks and brokerage firms. Many of them charge fees or require a minimum opening deposit that may be too high for some millennials.

“By and large big banks and brokerage firms are not focused on millennials,” says Douglas A. Boneparth, a certified financial planner and partner at Life and Wealth Planning, which advises many millennials. “They are more focused on baby boomers that have assets today.” Saving money can be a challenge for millennials because many are saddled with student loan debt, says Boneparth. But he warns that those who want to use the apps still need to come up with financial plans and goals, like knowing what they are saving for and a plan to reach that goal, instead of just setting their savings on autopilot and forgetting it. Here’s a look at how some of the services work:

Acorns. Money is invested in a portfolio of exchange traded funds, which are a basket of stocks or bonds. WHAT IT COSTS: $1 per month for balances below $5,000 and 0.25 percent per year for balances above $5,000. CHASING MILLENNIALS: College students can use Acorns for free.

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WHAT IT DOES: Digit links to a checking account and its algorithm looks at account activity to figure out how much you typically earn and spend. Based on that, it transfers small amounts into a Digit account. HOW IT WORKS: Sign up is done on its website and Digit communicates with users through text messages. An app for Digit is in the works. WHAT IT COSTS: Nothing, but

since Digit communicates though text messages you may rack up texting fees. CHASING MILLENNIALS: Digit tries to bring some fun to saving by sending users animated images, known as GIFs, when they reach a savings milestone. The first time money is deposited into a Digit account, for example, it sends a GIF of cartoon character Scrooge McDuck diving into a pile of gold coins.

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WHAT IT DOES: The app lets users invest in about 30 different ETFs of their choosing. HOW IT WORKS: Users link their checking accounts to invest in the ETFs. WHAT IT COSTS: $1 per month for balances below $5,000 or 0.25 percent per year for balances above $5,000. CHASING MILLENNIALS: Stash

tries to simplify the stock market for first-time investors. ETFs, for example, have been renamed. The Global X Social Media Index ETF is called Social Media Mania on Stash and invests in LinkedIn Corp., Facebook Inc. and other stocks. Stash also has a glossary throughout the app, explaining what a ticker symbol is or what historical performance means.

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NARCISSISTS DRONE ON AND ON AND ON ... What if the most photogenic view of you is from above? Way above? A Silicon Valley production company has partnered to bring selfie “drone zones” to nine North American ski resorts. Cape Productions is expected to charge between $100 and $200 for a photo shoot that includes three runs. Within 48 hours, customers get a one-and-a-half- to two-minute, professionally edited video that incorporates aerial and landscape footage, music and shots from stationary cameras. “Video is almost the new

currency. Everyone wants pictures of themselves,” Cape Productions co-founder Louis Gresham said. Cape Productions, which is backed by more than $10 million in venture capital, received permission from the Federal Aviation Administration in October to fly the drones, which cost about $4,000 each and are about the size of a large crow. Gresham said only one drone would be in the air at a time on one designated run. As far as privacy is concerned, it would be unlikely any other skiers or snowboarders would be in the shot.

ARE TRAVELING REWARDS KEEPING UP WITH THE TRAVAILS? The hits keep coming for loyal-traveler programs. First, Marriott International announced plans Monday to

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reward system. Marriott’s program, for example, offers nicer rooms to its top-tier guests, but it rarely gives them suites like Starwood does. It also requires more stays to reach Marriott’s top status level. On Tuesday, American Airlines said it would become the latest carrier to have passengers earn miles based on how much they spend rather than how far they fly. That will likely make it more difficult for infrequent fliers to earn miles, particularly if they’re flying on a cheap ticket. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have already made similar changes.

DON’T SAY WE DIDN’T WARN YOU If the Federal Reserve raises interest rates at its next meeting, absolutely no one should be surprised. Central bankers keep talking about how they want to pull short-term rates off their record lows, where they’ve sat since 2008, and the latest signal came Wednesday. That’s when the Fed released the minutes of its last policy meeting. The minutes of the October meeting showed that Fed officials believed that the economic conditions needed to trigger a rate increase could "well be met" by their next meeting in December. Job growth has strengthened, helping the economy to withstand slowdowns abroad. The minutes also showed something else central bankers have been echoing: Any rise in rates is likely to be gradual.

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Tips for keeping your spending — and emotions — in check By Sarah Skidmore Sell

Nothing induces the urge to overspend quite like the holidays. But before you pass out in a pile of shopping bags amid the twinkling lights, review these tips (and you can use many of them year round): Budget It seems like a no-brainer, but most people do not have a household budget or keep track of their spending, says Bruce McClary, spokesman for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. Budgets don’t have to be a chore. If you aren’t ready to track all your spending, consider trying it out just for the holidays. First, figure out how much you are comfortable spending on holiday goods. Then write down your expenses as you go, to ensure you are staying in line with those goals.

Distance The holidays are full of emotional triggers. Even people who are financially practical the rest of the year can get tripped up at this time, according to McClary. “The expression of love through giving of gifts, that whole association is used in marketing to fuel spending,” he says Before joining in the celebrating, take a step back from the frenzy and make sure you’re spending what you should.

Pause If you get tempted to overspend, play out the whole scenario in your head, including what happens

after the purchase. Think about what happens when the credit card bill arrives. Or what you’d have to give up to pay for these goods.

Ignore The NFCC advises people to look for savings and find discounts all year for holiday gifts. Another option: Ignore the sales. Markdowns are plentiful this time of year, but they only save you money if you were already planning to buy the item. Sales often lure people to buy something they hadn’t planned on. This is particularly true for the “limited time only” sales popular near the holidays. “When you imagine there is this clock ticking down to zero and you’ll miss out...that does fuel impulsive buying,” says McClary.

Unsubscribe Your email inbox will tell you about this week’s latest, greatest sale. But do you need to hear about them every day? That inbox full of “deals” may only get you to shop more often. Once the email to your favorite retailer has served its purpose, simply unsubscribe.

Fly solo People tend to spend more when they are with others who are spending, McClary says. So if you have a tendency to overindulge, consider shopping alone this year. It may help you focus on what you are buying and why.

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Celebrate Small Businesses Saturday

Squished between Black the day. Instead, American Friday and Cyber Monday is Express says it has another shopping holiday, increased its support and one just for small business- resources for business es. owners,whether that’s American Express highlighting businesses in created Small Business specialty publications or Saturday in partnering 2010 to with indepenencourage dent book shopping at store small, local associations businesses. to help As part of the publicize the event, event. American American Express Express says provides roughly 88 small million AmEx provides businesses shoppers personalized ads, social spent an with personalized ads, estimated media help and other social media $14.3 billion free marketing help and last year on materials. other free Small marketing Business materials to encourage Saturday. The effort has the consumers to “Shop Small.” backing of the Small It’s all a boon for Business Administration small-business owners, but and the National Federation American Express has of Independent Businesses. dropped one big incentive While the details of the from this year’s iteration: a program have changed over credit that it used to give the years, it is consistently customers for shopping at held the Saturday after select small businesses on Thanksgiving.

By Michael Liedtke

Investing in gifts that keep giving Here’s a holiday gift idea that recipients may appreciate: something with the potential to appreciate in value. SparkGift has made it possible to buy stock in more than 6,000 companies and funds in a similar way to buying gift cards for specific merchants. The big difference: SparkGift’s recipients could end up with something worth a lot more than its original cost. For example, a gift of $50 in Apple stock purchased in 2005 would be worth about $2,000 now, including reinvested dividends. Here’s how it works: A buyer designates an

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Consumer confidence Economists project that a key gauge 1985 = 100 of consumers’ confidence improved 105 this month. 102.6 101.3 The Conference Board’s consumer est. 99.8 99.0 confidence index for November, due 97.6 out Tuesday, is expected to be 91.0 slightly higher than last month. The 95 October reading fell to 97.6, down from a nine-month high of 102.6 in September. The survey found that consumers still rated current 85 conditions favorably, but they did not J J A S O N anticipate the economy strengthening 2015 much in the near-term. Source: FactSet

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New home sales Sales of new U.S. homes have seasonally adjusted annual rate soared 17.6 percent during the 550 thousand first nine months of 2015. Still, new-home sales plunged 529 sharply in September to a 513 est. seasonally adjusted annual rate of 503 503 468,000, the slowest pace in 10 500 months. The decline snapped a two-month streak of accelerating 468 469 sales. Economists predict that the Commerce Department will report 450 on Wednesday that the pace of M J J A S O new home sales accelerated last 2015 month. Source: FactSet

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2015 LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL

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Crop concerns help cotton regain half of recent fall Crop and lint quality issues amid slow harvest progress offered support as U.S. cotton futures pushed higher last week in contracts beyond the soon-tomature December delivery. Most-active March gained 96 points for the week ended Thursday to close at 63.12 cents, in the upper quarter of its 190point range from 61.56 to 63.55 cents and a 13-session high finish. March finished just above a 50 percent retracement (63.03) of its decline from the Oct. 22 high of 64.50 to the Nov. 13 low at 61.56. A close above or below either end of that 294-point range would be expected to attract some follow-through momentum. December, where first notice arrives on Monday, eased off 26 points to finish at 61.58 cents, widening its settlement discount to March to 154 points. The widened carry prompted conjecture about whether it would attract a commercial stopper or stoppers of any December deliveries. World cotton futures, which started trading Nov. 2 alongside U.S. cotton futures, gained 76 points for the week to settle at 71.56 cents in the May delivery, the first to trade.

The premium to the U.S. May contract narrowed by 26 points to 7.69 cents. Volume for the five-day trading period totaled only 133 lots. For perspective, daily turnovers on U.S. futures ranged from 22,455 lots to 62,774 lots and totaled 189,836 lots. The base grade and staple for the world contract is middling (color 31) 11/8 inches (staple 36), with stipulated differentials for other qualities. For the U.S. contract, the base is strict low middling (color 41) 11/16 inches (staple 34). Cash grower sales jumped to a crop year high of 63,514 bales on The Seam from 18,663 bales. Prices averaged 58.33 cents, up from 58.03 cents, reflecting premiums over loan repayment rates of 10.84 cents, up from 10.56 cents. Daily price averages ranged from 57.42 to 58.87 cents. Spot market quotations on the base quality finished the program week at 125 points “on” March

futures in the Southeast, 25 points “on” in the Delta, 312 points off in East Texas-Oklahoma and West Texas, 325 points off in the Desert Southwest and 225 points off in the San Joaquin Valley. Crop quality and yield concerns continued to mount as thunderstorms moved from the Far West, through the Texas Plains and into the Delta and Southeast. Producers in the hardest-hit areas of the Southeast already had indicated that some cotton remaining on the stalk might be abandoned. U.S. harvesting progressed six percentage points to 64 percent complete during the week ended Nov. 15, 10 percentage points behind the five-year average, USDA reported. Harvesting edged up three points in Texas to 56 percent complete and seven points in Georgia to 54 percent, behind averages of 65 percent and 72 percent, respectively. Picking lagged the averages by 21 points at 54 percent in South Carolina and 12 points at 74 percent in North Carolina. Delta harvesting hit 99 percent in Arkansas and Louisiana, 94 percent in

Mississippi, 88 percent in Missouri and 78 percent in Tennessee. U.S. upland classing slowed to 966,530 running bales during the week ended Nov. 12 from 982,017 bales the prior week, according to USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. This brought the season’s total to 4,865,905 bales, down 24 percent from 6,369,229 bales graded a year ago. The USDA had classed 39 percent of the November upland crop estimate, compared with 42 percent of final production at the corresponding point a year ago. Cotton tenderable on U.S. futures accounted for 57.6 percent for the week and 58.1 percent for the season, down from 73.4 percent and 73.6 percent, respectively, a year ago. U.S. 2015-crop upland loans outstanding increased 548,379 running bales during the week ended Nov. 9 to boost the total to 1.286 million. Entries were 569,432 bales and repayments totaled 21,053 bales. The upland cotton under loan included 86,032 bales of Form A issued to individual growers and 1,200,452 bales of Form G issued to marketing cooperatives or

loan servicing agents. On the demand front, net U.S. upland export sales for shipment this season climbed to 194,400 running bales during the week ended Nov. 12, up 52 percent from the prior week and 74 percent from the four-week average, USDA reported. Sales went to 16 destinations, headed by Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and China. Net sales of 5,300 bales for shipment next season, up from the prior week’s 1,100 bales, were reported for Mexico, El Salvador and Japan. Upland shipments fell to a marketing year low of 53,800 bales, down 24 percent from the prior week and 41 percent from the four-week average. The primary destinations included Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, China and Turkey. Net Pima sales for shipment this season posted a marketing year high of 15,900 bales, up from the prior week’s 7,900 bales. Shipments of the extra-long staple cotton rose to 7,200 bales, up 47 percent from the previous week and 54 percent from the four-week average. Combined upland-Pima weekly sales for 2015-16 of

210,300 bales were the highest of the marketing year, edging above the prior high of 209,900 bales sold during the week ended Oct. 1. Sales averaging roughly 154,690 running bales a week now would match the USDA export forecast, while weekly shipments of approximately 225,500 bales are needed to achieve the projection. Meanwhile, trendfollowing funds reduced their net longs by 10,526 lots to 22,251 in U.S. futures-options combined during the week ended Nov. 10, according to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s supplemental traders-commitments data. They liquidated 5,600 longs and added 4,926 shorts, cutting their net longs to a five-week low. Index funds nudged their net longs up 167 lots to 65,314, while traders with nonreportable positions hiked theirs by 301 lots to 979. Commercials shaved their net short position by 10,058 lots to 93,545, covering 8,963 shorts and adding 1,095 longs.

the Trans-Pecos and the Cross Timbers. High winds experienced in areas of the Southern High Plains caused minor delays. Cotton harvest is currently at 56 percent, 11 points above the previous year, and 9 points behind normal. Corn and sorghum harvest progressed in the areas of the High Plains. Corn harvest is currently at 92 percent, 4 points behind hte previous year and 6 points behind normal. n Fruit, vegetable and specialty crops: Vegetables continued to progress in areas of East Texas and the Lower Valley. Pecan harvest was active in areas of the Cross Timbers, the Edwards Plateau and SouthCentral Texas.

n Livestock, range and pasture: Livestock remained in good condition across the state, with some supplemental feeding taking place in areas of the Northern Low Plains, the Edwards Plateau and Southeast Texas. Range and pasture conditions showed improvement with increased moisture in many areas of the state. n South Plains: Bailey County producers continued the cotton harvest, but grades were poor. In Cochran County, soil moisture levels declined due to high winds. The corn, pea and peanut harvests were completed. Cotton, sorghum and sunflower harvesting was ongoing. High winds slowed the cotton har-

vest. Pasture and rangelands were in fair to good condition. Winter wheat was being planted. The first official freeze of the season was recorded. Unsettled weather hampered harvest due to sustained high winds and high humidity. For the most part, the area remained dry, with only a trace of rainfall recorded. Cotton and grain producers made good harvest progress. The cotton harvest continued in Garza County with better than expected yields in some fields. Drip-irrigated cotton fields were averaging 2.5-3 bales per acre, center pivot irrigated fields were averaging from 1.5-2 bales per acre and dryland yields ranged from 0.75 to 1.5 bales per acre.

Rangelands and pastures were in mostly good to excellent condition and cattle were in mostly good to excellent condition. In Scurry County, producers were harvesting cotton fields that were treated with harvest aids. Wheat was growing well, but still needed rain. n Panhandle: Daytime temperatures were slightly above average, with cooler nights. Soil moisture was rated mostly adequate and some areas received their first freeze. Collingsworth County harvest activities were in full swing before moisture and a cool system moved in. Yields were average to above average for cotton. The peanut harvest was near completion though

yields were below average for the most part. Winter wheat was emerging and producers said it looked to be a potentially solid year for the wheat crop. Dallam and Hartley counties had seasonable weather, allowing for good harvest progress. The corn and grain sorghum harvest was winding down. The sunflower harvest made good progress with only about 25 percent remaining in the field. The cotton harvest began. Corn yields were mostly average and grain sorghum yields were mostly better than expected. Sunflower yields were varied in yield and oil content, but generally yields ranged from 1,8002,200 pounds per acre.

DUANE HOWELL

COTTON

DUANE HOWELL is retired farm editor of the AvalancheJournal. His email address is duane.howell@sbcglobal.net.

Texas Ag Report Scattered showers and cooler temperatures were experienced across the state. Areas of the Trans-Pecos, the Edwards Plateau, the Blacklands and East Texas received the highest measurable rainfall of upward of 0.5 of an inch. Meanwhile, the rest of the state ranged from no measurable precipitation to trace amounts. n Small grains: Winter wheat and oat seeding continued in many areas of the state. Areas of the Northern Low Plains experienced delays due to wet field conditions. Armyworms caused damage in some areas of South-Central Texas. n Row crops: Cotton harvest continued in areas of the Plains,