Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMI’m not sure I’ve ever met a chocolate chip cookie I didn’t like, but this jazzed-up version is at the top of the list. The texture and depth of flavor are unmatched.

Cyclosporiasis mostly in two regions in state

Body AUSTIN— Nearly threefourths of cyclosporiasis cases detected in Texas have been confined to two regions, The Dallas Morning News reported. The Texas Department of State Health Services provided numbers for each of the state’s eight public health regions.

An open letter to the Citizens of Floyd County:

Body This open letter is to share the concerns and feelings of the Floyd County Commissioners Court with those we represent. The data center issues we are dealing with were thrust upon us, early this year. This certainly was not “on the radar” prior to January.

How to grill shrimp—even far from the coast

Body Growing up so far away from the coast, I didn’t eat a lot of seafood…..until I moved to Biloxi for a bit when I was about 30 years old.

Okra-centric usings, recipe

Body The off-putting name sounds appropriately yucky for something that turns slimy when cooked.Don’t get me wrong. I’m not anti-okra — which sounds a lot like Annie Oakley. I’m not her either. (Forgive my grammar, but I just couldn’t say “I’m not she.

Aug. 8 is National Zucchini Day

Body From the garden ELLEN PEFFLEY Aug. 8 is National Zucchini DaySome West Texas crops have suffered from our many sweltering days of 100+ degrees. Crops shrivel and leaves turn brittle even with plenty of water.

Floydada CISD hosts Meet the Teachers

Body Floydada CISD is scheduled to host Meet the Teachers at A.B. Duncan Collegiate Elementary on Thursday, Aug 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A WHIRLWIND START

Body Floydada Collegiate ISD staff kicked off the 2026–27 school year with their District Convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

NEW ELEMENTARY TEACHERS FCISD

Body Recognized new staff at our FCISD Convocation this week. Pictured are new elementary staff members: Left to right: Lily Campbell, Angelica Martinez, Kayla Luna, Crystal Ascencio, Andrea Cortinas, and Ruben Deleon. 

NEW SECONDARY TEACHERS

Body We recognized new staff at our FCISD Convocation this week. Pictured are new secondary staff members: Front: Ruby Castillo, Emily Jones, Kaitlin Smith, Bertha Barrientos Back: Tyson Jones, Drew Smith, Jennifer Smith, Jonathan Thiebaud, Cathey Turner, Roy Muniz.