Let them be kids

Ten girls. Ten daughters. Ten sisters. Ten students.Ten young women who have spent countless hours practicing, supporting one another, and proudly representing their school and community as members of the Whirlwind Wranglers Dance Team.Yet simply being on that team has made them targets.

2026 Community Calendar

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.

Texas hospitals could lose $27 million daily in Medicaid funding

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAUSTIN— With the state’s new fiscal year beginning on Sept. 1, Texas hospitals are expected to lose $27 million per day in additional Medicaid funding, according to the Texas Standard.

Pass the pasta salad!

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMPasta salad makes the perfect side dish for end-of-summer barbeques, fried chicken and many other entrées you find yourself serving this time of year.There really isn’t much of a recipe to follow when we mix together cooked pasta, fresh vegetables, a...

The 501

COMMENTARYDaddy always carried a chain in the trunk of the car. If we needed towing, we had the chain.Mother always said it was there mainly because Daddy liked to help people. Yes, we towed a few broken- down vehicles. He loved it.

Plant Color in September

CUISINE & CULTUREWest Texas still has 6 to 8 weeks of seasonal growing weather before our average first frost date.

PUBLIC AND CIVIC MEETINGS COMING UP

FLOYDADA CISD Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., FCISD School Administration offices, 226 W. California St., FloydadaFLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m., County Courthouse, 100 Main St., FloydadaLOCKNEY CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, Sept. 15, 7 a.m., City Hall, 218 E. Locust St.,...

2026 Community Calendar

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 ISD approves handbooks for new school year

The Lockney ISD school board held their regular meeting on July 28, 2026 with members Heath Rexrode, Justin Graves, Tyler Duniven, Cecilia Alvarado, Shaney Brewer and Superintendent Steve Reynolds in attendance.

Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority approves long-term RV site request

PADDLECRAFT RACE COMING UP SEPT. 5; HAUNTED TRAIL RIDE IN OCTOBERThe board of directors of the Mackenzie Municipal Water Authority held its regular meeting on July 21, 2026, at the Administrative Office board room.Members present were Bill Marten and Cory Hoelting of Tulia, Justin Graves and KayCee...