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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.
FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Body MARCH 31: Rifle Practice 6 p.m. @ UC APRIL 7: Record Book Training 6 p.m. @ CEO 9: District 2 Rifle Contest in Lubbock 8 a.m. 18: 4-H Monthly Meeting, Clover Kids meeting, & Officer Elections 6 p.m.
THF gift to enable displays for WBU Flying Queens Museum

THF gift to enable displays for WBU Flying Queens Museum

THF gift to enable displays for WBU Flying Queens Museum

Body The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation (HFQF) received a generous donation from the Texas Historical Foundation on Tuesday morning in support of the upcoming Flying Queens Museum that will be housed on the Wayland Baptist University campus.
Poling to head Lockney Rotary, welcomes new member Crowe

Poling to head Lockney Rotary, welcomes new member Crowe

Poling to head Lockney Rotary, welcomes new member Crowe

Body NEW ROTARY MEMBER From left, the newly elected president of the Lockney Rotary Club Buster Poling welcomed new member Ryan Crowe at their regular weekly meeting held at the Lockney Senior Citizen’s building. Poling serves as Lockney City Manager.
Soffritto: so good, and so good for you

Soffritto: so good, and so good for you

Soffritto: so good, and so good for you

Body Soffritto is a combination of onion, carrot, and celery. In Italy, soffritto is finely diced, uniformly. But it is very similar to the French version, called mirepoix, which is often diced a bit larger. The threesome is also referred to as the holy trinity by some.
Advisers cowed by dictators

Advisers cowed by dictators

Advisers cowed by dictators

Body It’s no wonder dictators don’t always do the right thing. They’re surrounded by yes men—plus some yes women. Nobody dares tell them they’re wrong. There I go, stereotyping dictators. Some no doubt listen to the counsel of those whose opinions differ from their own.
Wildfire risk remains high in much of state

Wildfire risk remains high in much of state

Wildfire risk remains high in much of state

Body AUSTIN—Much of the state remains at considerable risk for wildfires through this week, largely because of higher-thanusual temperatures and drought conditions. More than 40% of the state is suffering extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZED Plainview will celebrate its new enhanced streetscape with a special night of festivities on April 8, including ribbon cutting, food trucks, wine stroll and music. | COURTESY PHOTO

DOWNTOWN REVITALIZED Plainview will celebrate its new enhanced streetscape with a special night of festivities on April 8, including ribbon cutting, food trucks, wine stroll and music. | COURTESY PHOTO

Plainview Streetscape Celebration set for April 8

Body Folks from all around are encouraged to attend a special event celebrating downtown revitalization in Plainview on April 8, 2022.