2026 Community Calendar

Updates?

Some feel-good things

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.Recording artist Amy Grant’s new album was...

Grilled cheese three ways

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.No matter the fancy ingredients, there are but a few common elements needed...

Self-drivers and mattresses

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

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

Floyd County wildflowers will be on display again this year during the Old Settlers Day Flower Show.

Quilt Show to be held during Old Settlers Day

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

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

High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets

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.

Rethinking the summer vacation

This summer may be a bit trickier to slip off with the family for a vacation. Fuel prices, whether driving or flying, are becoming an issue that one cannot ignore unless you are driving an EV. In our parts, this is not the vehicle of choice.