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Soccer singers kick things off

Soccer singers kick things off

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Soccer singers kick things off

Hanaba Munn Welch
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Body Soccer singers kick things offOh, say can you see if anybody is singing our national anthem at the World Cup games?I love watching the guys on the various teams singing their countries’ respective theme songs. If only I could hear them!
Texas first state to mandate Bible reading in school

Texas first state to mandate Bible reading in school

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Texas first state to mandate Bible reading in school

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade level and also passed a rewrite of the state’s social studies requirements for kindergarten to eighth grade, the Austin American-Statesman...

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2026 Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Body Updates? Email us at fchb.editor@yahoo.comCOMMUNITY SERVICESFOOD BANKS— FLOYDADA— Spirit of Sharing (SOS), 925 Crockett St., Floydada, Mon. and Thurs.. 2–4:30 p.m. (806) 983-5874.LOCKNEY— Lockney Salvation Army, 108 S. Main, Lockney. (806) 652-2488.
Micronutrients are essential

Micronutrients are essential

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Micronutrients are essential

Ellen Peffley
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTUREThe macronutrient group of the essential elements nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium was discussed in last week’s column.
TARTED UP Freshen up your summer menu with recipes featuring the tart, tangy taste of lemons. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

TARTED UP Freshen up your summer menu with recipes featuring the tart, tangy taste of lemons. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Lemon meringue cake a summer showpiece

Angelina L
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMNothing says summer like the flavor and scent of fresh lemons. A thirst-quenching sip of tangy lemonade simply shouts summer. And what could better than a tart, lemony dessert?This recipe was developed with just that in mind.
Degrees of disappointment

Degrees of disappointment

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Degrees of disappointment

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Body The most regretted college degree choice is journalism. I read that on Facebook.Sociology is second. Today’s journalism majors apparently find it hard to get their dream jobs. Alas.In my college days, I was in awe of all journalism majors. They wrote for the school newspaper!
Lockney grad Sanchez earns leadership award

Lockney grad Sanchez earns leadership award

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Lockney grad Sanchez earns leadership award

Staff Reports
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Body Lockney High School Class of 2026 standout Kara Sanchez was recognized as a Teens Serving Texas Award Winner by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals. She additionally graduated as valedictorian of the Lockney High School Class of 2026.
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