Texas most at-risk state for hail damage

Body AUSTIN— Everything is bigger in Texas, including the hail, according to Cotality’s 2026 Severe Convective Storm Risk Report, published in the Statesman.

2026 Community Calendar

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.

Some feel-good things

Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMJoy may seem elusive at times, but I like to think that there are people among us who know just when to write the song, produce the movie, make the podcast, or publish the book that could evoke some smiles.

Grilled cheese three ways

Body CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMThe humble grilled cheese sandwich has made its way to the limelight in recent years with gobs of gooey gourmet offerings from street corner diners to fine dining establishments.

Self-drivers and mattresses

Body Cars and mattresses. They’ve got a lot in common. It’s where most of us spend much of our time.If you think cars have changed significantly through your lifetime (even if you’re just a teenager—unlikely), it’s true. Fully self-driving cars have hit the pavement.

Growing up: Consider a vertical garden

Body For gardens that are running out of growing space on the ground, look up. Vertical gardening saves garden space by training plants to grow upward rather than outward by supporting top growth on structures.Vertical gardening as a technique uses a smaller garden ground footprint.

Wildflower Show to be held on Old Settlers Day

Body Floyd County wildflowers will be on display again this year during the Old Settlers Day Flower Show. The wildflower show will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Judging starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, so please have your arrangements to the museum by 10:45 a.m.

Quilt Show to be held during Old Settlers Day

Body During the 97th Annual Old Settlers Day is Saturday, May 16, 2026, the quilt competition will be held in the Barrow building west of the Floyd County Historical Museum.The quilt show is for all those who like and appreciate quilts.

BACCALAUREATE 2026

Body BACCALAUREATE 2026 Floydada seniors were recognized in a Baccalaureate service Sunday, May 3 at Floydada Methodist Church.

High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets

Body AUSTIN— The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon.