2022 Community Calendar

Body COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD BANKS—FLOYDADA—Spirt 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. PLEASE CALL FOR HOURS DUE TO COVID-19. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S.

Voters back property tax amendments

Body AUSTIN— Texas voters overwhelmingly approved two proposed amendments on Saturday that will provide property tax relief to homeowners.

The art of public service

Body As I write this week’s column, my Internet hotspot is sketchy. That simply means whatever I write will not include anything that requires research or verification. You just got me today, plain and simple. School board elections took place across the state last weekend.

2022 Community Calendar

Body COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD BANKS—FLOYDADA—Spirt 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. PLEASE CALL FOR HOURS DUE TO COVID-19. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S.

1956 Study Club hears “On the Road Again” presentation

Body Floyd County Sheriff Paul Raissez and Sergeant Ruben DeLeon were the guest speakers of the 1956 Study Club on April 12, at the Floyd County Library Meeting Room. With summer travel just around the corner the theme of the program was “On the Road Again.

Muniz and Herrera announce engagement, wedding date

Body Mike and Jana Muniz of Floydada are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Allison Renee Muniz, to Jasen Jay (JJ) Herrera, son of Sammy and Aimee Herrera of Farwell.

Texas challenged by nursing, trucker shortage

Body AUSTIN—Texas has the fourth-lowest nurse-to-population ratio in the country, with only 9.25 nurses per 1,000 residents, according to a recent report by the comptroller’s office.

2022 Community Calendar

Body COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD BANKS—FLOYDADA—Spirt 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. PLEASE CALL FOR HOURS DUE TO COVID-19. LOCKNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 124 S.

Runoff elections in primary races to be held Sat., May 24

Body What’s on the ballot? Voters will make the final call in Democratic and Republican primary races that were left undecided after the March 1 election.

Early voting underway for May 7 election

Body AUSTIN—Early voting began Monday for local elections and two proposed constitutional amendments relating to property tax reductions. Early voting continues through Tuesday, May 3, with election day on Saturday, May 7.